The Bahrain health ministry has reported 438 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 552 recoveries. Of the new cases, 135 were among expatriate workers, 299 were contacts of active cases, ... ( read original story ...)
Sims powers Georgia Tech past fumble-prone Louisville, 46-27
Louisville running backs lost three fumbles while Georgia Tech did not commit a turnover. Javian Hawkins ran for 155 yards for the Cardinals but his fumble in the fourth quarter was costly. Jordan ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s new crown prince takes oath before parliament
Kuwait’s new crown prince has taken the oath of office, ascending to the post after the country’s parliament unanimously approved the ruling emir’s choice of successor ... ( read original story ...)
New 3,500-unit residential community coming up in Oman
A new residential community project is coming up in Liwa region of Oman, which will feature 3,500 homes along with other key amenities. The project, which is being built to provide accommodation to ... ( read original story ...)
Joint Statement on Afghanistan – Turkmenistan – United States of America Trilateral Meeting
English News and Press Release on Afghanistan and 2 other countries about Protection and Human Rights and Recovery and Reconstruction; published on 09 Oct 2020 by Govt. Afghanistan and Govt. USA ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon: Beirut fuel tank explodes in building basement, killing four
Blaze erupts inside bakery shaking city, two months after a massive blast at port killed nearly 200 people ... ( read original story ...)
Laos gets rail boost from China
Laos railway is giving confidence that the mega infrastructure will be on track for completion in December next year, and Laos will reap vast economic benefits from the project. Last month, the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Trump sell F-35s to the UAE? Congress wants him to show his work.
Trump administration studies how to structure a deal without running afoul of American ally Israel. That news came on the heels of an agreement normalizing relations between the UAE and Israel. Story ... ( read original story ...)
UAE mums’ COVID mental health crisis – and where to turn for help
Out of the Blues is an active UAE-based Facebook group dedicated to those suffering from pre and postnatal depression (or any kind of depression and anxiety) and is full of advice, links to free ... ( read original story ...)
UAE hopes Grylls camp boosts pandemic tourism
JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates – The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure camp showcasing its wi ... ( read original story ...)