Asia looks at the pandemic numbers inside the little Himalayan kingdom. Bhutan’s initial strategy relied on localised containment and mass testing. A nationwide lockdown was later imposed on August 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Seeks Reversal of ‘Provocative’ North Cyprus Move to Reopen Varosha
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus' reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and seeking ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus scandal exposes EU ‘golden passport’ problem
Media sting against island’s politicians highlights failed efforts to crack down on citizenship-for-sale schemes ... ( read original story ...)
Threats to anti-Erdogan candidate on eve of northern Cyprus poll
The president of northern Cyprus has received threats from Turkish officials warning him to withdraw from elections tomorrow that threaten to widen divisions on the island.Mustafa Akinci will face ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus: The Not So Avoidable End Of The Golden Passports Scheme
Recent events regarding the Cyprus Investment Program (CIP) of golden passports did not leave much room for its survival. ( read original story ...)
Greece, Cyprus told to wait for EU action on ‘provocative’ Turkey
Greece and Cyprus pushed for a tougher European Union response to Turkey's natural gas exploration in contested Mediterranean waters at an EU summit on Friday but were essentially told to hold off ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Ends ‘Golden Passport’ Program Amid Corruption Accusations
An investigation into an initiative that grants citizenship to wealthy foreign investors appeared to show lawmakers helping to arrange a passport for a businessman despite being told he was a ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo calls Northern Cyprus move to reopen Varosha provocative
U..S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus' reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and ... ( read original story ...)
Spain’s Qatari Ambassador on reinforcing sports culture through Aspetar, Aspire and Qatar 2022 projects
Spain's Ambassador to Qatar has prasied the preparatory efforts being made for Qatar 2022, while highlighting Spain's contribution to strengthening sports culture in the Middle East state. ( read original story ...)
Qatar progresses North Field expansion with Northern Offshore rig
Qatar Petroleum has progressed its North Field expansion project, commencing drilling operations utilizing Northern Offshore’s Energy Enticer. The jack up unit mobilized to the field in early ... ( read original story ...)