Croatia reports a record 358 new cases; Lebanon’s caretaker PM warns over state of pandemic following Beirut blast; Belgium deaths slightly lower than thought ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful photo show reveals a Lebanon in turmoil
Photography From 2006 to 2020,” an exhibition organized by the Middle East Institute’s art gallery, couldn’t be more timely. Originally planned as a physical show but re-envisioned as an online ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan’s Political Parties, Paperwork Problems, and a Looming Election
Seventeen parties submitted documentation to run candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election, set for October 4, but not all will get to run. ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan: President Rahmon confirms new run for office
Tajikistan's authoritarian president has put paid to months of speculation he was to hand over power to his son by announcing another run for office ... ( read original story ...)
ADB Plans $323 Million in Grants for Tajikistan in 2021-2023
Given the devastation of the pandemic, the bank’s increased grants plans for Tajikistan are critical. But will it be enough? ( read original story ...)
Two major changes that made the Israel-UAE peace deal possible
UAE deal resulted from a vastly changed Middle East political context – and rejection of long-held U.S. political and value judgments. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Feared Only One Player Inside The Court, Former Teammate Says
Hornets assistant GM Buzz Peterson, who also played for North Carolina in the '80s, revealed that Michael Jordan was intimidated by only one player inside the court. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka is seeking JV opportunities, investments from Qatar
Sri Lanka is seeking joint venture opportunities and investments from Qatar, especially for its Port City Colombo's infrastructure, as part of strategies to strengthen the bilateral trade between the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s AirAsia X seeks creditor help
AirAsia X needs creditors' support to ride out the coronavirus crisis, the Malaysian long-haul budget airline said on Wednesday, as it posted a quarterly loss and revenue plunge. Francis Maguire ... ( read original story ...)
‘Enormous opportunity’: how Australia could become the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy
The remote Western Australian town of Kalbarri could find itself at the bleeding edge of a renewables revolution ... ( read original story ...)