I want plastic bags and containers for food to be changed to something more environmentally friendly, although it may not be so easy." Visitors to Japan are often surprised by the amount of packaging ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Blocks Online Game PUBG Over ‘Negative’ Impact
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said it had received "numerous" complaints from people saying the game has a "serious negative impact on (the) physical and psychological health of the ... ( read original story ...)
China could prevent Hongkongers moving to UK, says Dominic Raab
Foreign secretary admits there is not much Britain could do to force China to let citizens leave ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Central Bank issues QR600mn treasury bills for June 2020
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Wednesday treasury bills for three, six and nine months, for the month of June 2020 with a value of QR600mn. ( read original story ...)
Georgia to Spend Additional $5 Million on Online Education
With COVID-19 affecting schools across the state, enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School has already risen 30% and officials think it could go much higher, overwhelming the 250 teachers for the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait mulls cutting subsidies for citizens
Kuwait City's skyline ... During the weekly cabinet meeting, Barrak Ali Barrak Al Shitan, Minister of Finance, proposed raising the cost of electricity, water and fuel by 25 to 30 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Israel FinMin opposes return to lockdown despite spike in infections
Israeli Finance Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday he opposed returning to a nationwide lockdown despite a surge in new coronavirus cases, citing the economic pressures of a prolonged closure. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Finance Min. warns of new elections if two-year budget not scrapped
Israel's Finance Minister warned on Wednesday that if Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn (Blue & White) does not allow a change to the government's coalition agreement shortening a two-year budget ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO says he’s stepping down
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Nimrod Sheffer announced July 1 that he is stepping down after two years in the position. ( read original story ...)
Aliyev signs laws on preferential trade, military-financial agreements with Turkey
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has signed the laws on the military-financial cooperation and preferential trade agreements between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the presidential website reported on ... ( read original story ...)