It was only in 1989 that the first Bhutanese feature film hit theatres. The first official entry to the Oscars was in 1999. Now, 21 years later, a second film Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, released ... ( read original story ...)
North Cyprus reopens ‘ghost town’ beach resort for first time since 1970s
Northern Cyprus has reopened part of the beachfront Varosha resort, which had been abandoned since Turkey invaded the Mediterranean island decades ago. ( read original story ...)
Anger as Turkish army reopens Cyprus resort turned ghost town
Turkish troops Thursday reopened parts of a Cyprus seaside resort that became a ghost town amid war in 1974, sparking controversy days ahead of an election in the breakaway Turkish north. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s global aid budget falls – but Pacific and Timor-Leste get a Covid fighting fund
Official development assistance declines to $4bn, boosted by $304m over two years to help region recover ... ( read original story ...)
Food everywhere, but nothing to eat: Timor-Leste is going hungry and the answer may be innovation
When Filipe da Costa started to learn about the health of his nation, he was confused. By most measures, Timor-Leste was falling into the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 456 Covid-19 cases, 805 recoveries
The Bahrain health ministry has reported 456 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 805 recoveries.Of the new cases, 121 were among expatriate workers, 329 were contacts of active cases, ... ( read original story ...)
WEC reveals smallest-ever entry list for Bahrain
The FIA World Endurance Championship has issued a 25-car entry list for the Bahrain 2019/20 season finale in November, which marks the series' smallest grid in its eight-year history. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain-Based Naval Supply Systems Command Hosts Third Annual Diversity, Inclusion Event
Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Bahrain hosted its third annual Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) program off-site event, virtually, Sept. 14 – 30. ( read original story ...)
‘The worst is not behind any airline’: Qatar Airways CEO warns more collapses coming for industry
The CEO urged government bailouts for airlines, warning that "the worst is not behind any airline, not only Qatar Airways." ... ( read original story ...)
Talking to the Taliban: Qatar peace summit lays bare the huge challenges ahead
Despite all the bloodshed there were striking gestures of goodwill between the Taliban and the Afghan government as they began their historic peace talks last month, aiming to end decades of war.At ... ( read original story ...)