Ahmad al-Sabah, a Gulf Arab elder statesman who helped steer his nation through some of the region's most turbulent decades, in funeral rites closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns. ( read original story ...)
BP Singapore Oil Traders Leave After Probe Into Disputed Deals
Four Singapore-based crude oil traders from BP Plc left the company after the conclusion of internal investigations into their involvement in several disputed deals, said people with knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)
What’s happening at Singapore’s Changi Airport during Covid
Singapore Airlines, which flies out of Changi airport, is unveiling several activities, including a meal served inside of a parked Airbus A380. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Singapore to allow travelers from more countries
Singapore will allow entry to travelers from Vietnam and Australia, excluding its coronavirus hot spot Victoria state, beginning next week. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Singapore to allow entry from Vietnam, Australia
Singapore will allow entry to travelers from Vietnam and Australia, excluding its coronavirus hot spot Victoria state, beginning next week. The tiny city-state last month welcomed visitors from Brunei ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan set for election as vote-buying fears rise
Kyrgyzstan goes to the polls to choose a new parliament on Sunday with voters and smaller parties afraid vote buying will spoil a rare competitive election in former Soviet Central Asia. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan Could Ultimately Vote ‘Against All’ in the Parliamentary Polls
On October 4, Kyrgyzstan will elect a new national parliament, and survey data shows that more than three quarters of the 3.5 million eligible voters are planning to exercise their democratic ... ( read original story ...)
UAE records highest daily COVID-19 tally since outbreak
The United Arab Emirates saw on Wednesday its highest daily total of coronavirus infections since the start of the outbreak, with 1,100 new cases. ( read original story ...)
Insurance company in UAE refuses to pay damages in factory fire. What now?
Question: I am the owner of a factory in the UAE. A month ago, the factory was exposed to a big fire, which resulted in huge losses. The factory was insured. It was found from the report of a ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: UAE police chief accused of presiding over torture of British academic running to be head of Interpol
The Telegraph has seen campaign material for Major General Nasser Ahmed Al-Raisi, who is thought to be one of the frontrunners for the job ... ( read original story ...)