Singapore's open and trade-dependent economy has taken a hard hit following lockdown measures around the world aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-backed group in talks over Newcastle United takeover deal
The Bellagraph Nova Group (BNG) said a letter of intent and proof of funds have been provided as they eye a takeover of Newcastle United. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Boosts Stimulus by S$8 Billion Amid Recession
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced additional support measures of S$8 billion ($5.8 billion) to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic, extending wage subsidies and ... ( read original story ...)
Proof of life: Duterte pictured with family to debunk rumored ‘medevac’ to Singapore
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, erstwhile aide of President Rodrigo Duterte, posted a photo on Monday of his former boss to debunk "fake news" that the latter ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp rise in virus cases in Lebanon after deadly port blast
Lebanon is facing a surge in coronavirus cases after a devastating blast at the Beirut port earlier this month killed scores and wounded thousands, prompting medical officials ... ( read original story ...)
UN-backed court to issue verdicts in Lebanon’s Hariri case
More than 15 years after the truck bomb assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Beirut, a U.N.-backed tribunal in the Netherlands is announcing verdicts ... ( read original story ...)
Post-blast Lebanon Says Hospitals Nearly At COVID-19 Capacity
Lebanon's health minister warned Monday that hospitals are reaching maximum capacity to treat coronavirus patients after the deadly Beirut blast overwhelmed clinics and as COVID-19 cases have mounted. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon judge to open inquiry into deadly Beirut explosions
A Lebanese judge is expected to start an investigation Monday to the explosions this month that leveled a port in Beirut and killed at least 200 people. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Needs Two-Week Lockdown After ‘Shocking’ COVID-19 Rise, Minister Says
Rise, Minister Says "We declare today a state of general alert and we need a brave decision to close (the country) for two weeks," Hamad Hassan told Voice of Lebanon radio. Lebanon on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan reports 211 new COVID-19 cases
Kyrgyzstan reported on Sunday 211 new COVID-19 cases, Trend reports citing Kabar.kg . He also reported 2 deaths from the novel coronavirus over the past day, bringing the death toll to 1,495, ... ( read original story ...)