GOP Sen. David Perdue rakes in funds from outside groups to fight strong Democratic challenge from Jon Ossoff; talk of a payroll-tax cut raises Social Security as an issue, and more in Washington Wire ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks ‘quality over quantity’ when it comes to foreign workers, trade minister says
Chan Chun Sing insisted Singapore will remains ‘open and connected’ despite tightening restrictions of foreign workers to protect local jobs. ( read original story ...)
Consultations to name new PM in Lebanon to begin on Monday
The office of Lebanon’s president said Friday that binding consultations with members of Parliament to designate a new prime minister will begin early next week. Monday’s consultations will coincide ... ( read original story ...)
Laos govt urges people to stay vigilant against Covid-19 and dengue
The Laos Ministry of Health on Friday urged people to remain vigilant against the coronavirus, even though no new Covid-19 case has been reported for 13 days. ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Laos remains high, says govt
VIENTIANE, Aug. 28 (Xinhua): The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remains high in Laos despite the Laos government stepped up measures to curb rising prices at Laos markets. ( read original story ...)
Laos to lose 483 mln USD in export revenue over COVID-19
The value of exports in July is better compared to March, April, May and June as the Lao government initiated measures to reopen businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic, local daily Vientiane Times ... ( read original story ...)
Hamas, Israel trade fire as Gaza flareup shows no sign of abating
Israeli tanks and warplanes bombed Hamas positions in Gaza on Friday and the group retaliated with rockets as a three-week flareup showed no sign of ending despite international mediation efforts. ( read original story ...)
Israel lists first commercial passenger flight to UAE
Israel has listed an El Al flight taking off Monday for Abu Dhabi, which would be Israel's first commercial passenger flight to the United Arab Emirates after the two countries agreed to a U.S.-broker ... ( read original story ...)
El Al to Fly Israel’s First Flight to UAE by Commercial Carrier, Airport Timetable Shows
El Al Airlines on Monday will fly Israel's first flight to the United Arab Emirates by a commercial carrier, a timetable on the Israel Airports Authority's website showed, as the countries forge ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan Turkey’s largest gas exporter in 2020
Azerbaijan remained Turkey’s largest gas exporter in 2020, local media reported with the reference to Energy Market Regulation Authorities of Turkey. ( read original story ...)