Mustapha Adib, Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany, was named as the country’s next prime minister, as the nation’s ruling class faces growing pressure to roll out long-delayed reforms. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Designates New PM As Macron Visits
Macron had demanded "deep change" and warned then he would check on progress when he returned for the September 1 centenary of Greater Lebanon, expected to be a glum commemoration. On the eve of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Kyrgyzstan Marks Independence Day, Poet Calls Out Corruption
At Kyrgyzstan’s muted independence day celebration, a poet-singer called out government corruption in his performance. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan Again Boasts Multiparty Vote In Unpredictable Parliamentary Elections
At least 16 political parties are slated to compete in the upcoming Kyrgyz parliamentary elections after some frantic activity and the dismantling of many previously established parties in Central ... ( read original story ...)
Laos: 2,709 people being isolated amid Covid-19 concerns
The Laos National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said on Monday that it has been monitoring 2,709 people across the country amid Covid-19 concerns. ( read original story ...)
Chinese hydroelectric investments in Central Asia: A snapshot
This strategy is acceptable to all, while not overtly aiding Washington’s efforts to link Central Asian energy to development in South Asia. Any upstream Chinese assistance is multilateral, as the ... ( read original story ...)
Megafon Tajikistan opens new shop in Bokhtar
Operator Megafon Tajikistan has opened a new shop in the city of Bokhtar, in the Khatlon region. The operator has launched its first retail store there under its new envronment-focused style. Similar ... ( read original story ...)
First direct Israel-UAE flight sets stage for normalizing ties
Israel and the UAE have agreed to work toward normalization, making UAE the third Arab nation to have full relations with Israel, after Egypt and Jordan. The Trump administration sees the deal as a ... ( read original story ...)
What they said: ‘historic’ Israel to UAE flight
Israel and the UAE made history on Monday when an El Al jet flew from the Jewish state to Abu Dhabi, the first time an Israeli commercial flight made the journey. ( read original story ...)
Israeli business seeks new chapter in UAE trade after historic deal
The first time we did this, they brought out the champagne,” said one traveller who visited this year to hawk an array of cyber-surveillance software from at least six Israeli manufacturers. On Monday ... ( read original story ...)