China, along with the United States and Russia, had previously declined to join the World Health Organization-led program. ( read original story ...)
China tourism rebounds over Golden Week but still below last year
Chinese domestic tourism saw a robust rebound over the just-ended Golden Week holiday, encouraged by China's success in stamping out the novel coronavirus, although levels were still well short of ... ( read original story ...)
Iran foreign minister on China visit following US sanctions
China says Iran's foreign minister will visit the country from Friday to Saturday, a day after the Trump administration blacklisted virtually all of Iran’s financial sector in ... ( read original story ...)
Negative views about China soared to record highs in many countries, Pew survey shows
Negative opinions about China soared to record highs for nine out of 14 countries polled, according to a survey by Pew Research Center. ( read original story ...)
Armenian community mourns Canadian killed in fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh
Members of Toronto’s Armenian community are mourning the death of a Canadian-Armenian businessman and community activist who was killed in Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Citywide Fall cleanup set for November
Palestine residents needing to get rid of their unwanted items will have the opportunity to do so at the next citywide fall cleanup day in November. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman shoppers can now buy on Amazon.ae
Customers in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman can now shop on Amazon.ae and have items shipped to them from the UAE. The pricing for the ‘International Shopping Experience’ from Amazon covers shipping costs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore forges ahead despite the impact of the pandemic by focusing on rebuilding and reinventing
With its constant investment in its citizens and local businesses, along with digital transformation, Singapore's economic outlook is positive. ( read original story ...)
‘There’s Distress On the Surface’: UAE Lawyers Are Bracing For a Second Wave
“That loss has severe consequences.” Tim Taylor QC, managing partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Dubai says the airline business in particular “is bloody difficult—particularly business travel.” “I would ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan crisis: No clear leadership after days of unrest
Amid political impasse, Russia describes situation in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, as ‘messy and chaotic’. ( read original story ...)