A potential worsening in the coronavirus pandemic remains the top threat to the Singapore economy, according to economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Hamas’ Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniya Greets Palestinians During a Visit Refugee Camps in Lebanon
Palestinians refugees take a photo with Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniya (R2) during a visit to the Ain el-Helweh camp, Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp, near the southern coastal ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s annual budget soars above NIS 110.5 billion, breaking records
The central cause of the major increase was largely attributed to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and related expenses. ( read original story ...)
Alert: Expired UAE visit visa holders have only four days to leave the country without fines
ICA calls upon holders of expired visas to change their status or leave the country Dubai: Holders of UAE visit or tourist visas expired after March 1, 2020, have only four days to leave the country ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Welcomes Opening of Saudi Airspace to Israel-UAE Flights
U.S. President Donald Trump told Saudi Arabia's King Salman in a phone call that he welcomed the opening of Saudi airspace to flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and discussed ways to ... ( read original story ...)
GCC News Roundup: UAE, Israel normalize ties, Qatar reforms labor laws (August 1-31)
Saudi Aramco income falls by 50 percent Saudi Aramco’s net income plunged by 50 percent in the first half of the year, according to figures published August 9, offering a revealing glimpse into ... ( read original story ...)
Bahraini movie star talks UAE-Israel deal, says Jews part of Middle East
Beyond praising the recent deal, Alshareef highlighted an important shift in perception among Arabs in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan ambassador receives Friendship order from Vietnamese President
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong awarded Azerbaijan Ambassador to Vietnam Anar Imanov with the “Friendship Order” in acknowledgement of the ambassador's efforts in promoting ... ( read original story ...)
‘World’s loneliest elephant’ set to start a new life in Cambodia where it will find companionship
Rescuing Kaavan from the zoo’s dire conditions attracted the attention of animal activists around the world, and celebrities including U.S. singer Cher, who lobbied for his relocation. ( read original story ...)
Schools in Cambodia reopen after COVID-19 situation eases
Schools in Cambodia reopened on Monday after a six-month closure due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron said in an earlier statement that schools must strictly ... ( read original story ...)