Over the recovery period, UNDP will advocate for and support the implementation of socio-economic protection measures aimed at protecting the people of Beirut affected by the impacts of the blast and ... ( read original story ...)
Announcing BI Global Trends Festival 2020 speakers: Don’t miss Reed Hastings, Carlos Watson, Nouriel Roubini, Jennifer Jordan, and more!
The Business Insider Global Trends Festival will take place virtually from October 19-23. Here is our exciting speaker lineup so far. ( read original story ...)
Dodging minefields, armed escorts and a climb ‘tougher than going up Everest’: An extraordinary account of how a Welsh and American team conquered Afghanistan’s highest peak
As tough climbs go, there are few more gruelling than getting to the top of 24,580ft Mount Noshaq - the highest mountain in Afghanistan. As Welshman James Bingham and his team discovered. ( read original story ...)
Top militant linked to beheadings of Canadians, Malaysian surrenders in Philippines
Anduljihad Susukan gave up after negotiations with police in southern Davao city, where he was served warrants for at least 23 cases of murder, six ... ( read original story ...)
‘Philippine economy to lose P2.4 trillion this year’
The Philippine economy stands to lose P2.4 trillion in revenue this year as a result of months of community quarantine measures implemented during the coronavirus disease pandemic, an ... ( read original story ...)
A faltering U.S.-China trade deal is now the nations’ strongest link
Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials are expected to recommit to a Phase 1 trade deal during a review on Saturday, even though China's promised purchases of U.S. exports are far behind schedule. ( read original story ...)
Google To Stop Accepting Data Requests From Hong Kong Authorities After New Law Passed
Following the passage of the controversial national security law by the mainland government in Beijing, Google has stopped accepting direct user data from authorities in Hong Kong, the Washington Post ... ( read original story ...)
China’s live-fire war games raise stakes for Taiwan
The Chinese military sent out a warning to Taiwan by declaring that exercises in its surrounding waters are aimed at secessionist forces on the island that Beijing regards as a renegade province.The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US Pledge Health Partnership, Possible Trade Agreement After Azar Visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar concluded a three-day visit to Taiwan on Wednesday, during which he met with President Tsai Ing-wen along with senior officials including Health ... ( read original story ...)
Police investigate racist hate crime at British Army base in Cyprus
Military police have been called in to investigate a racist hate crime carried out at a British Army base in Cyprus. A black soldier found racist graffiti sprayed on his car at Dhekelia camp, ... ( read original story ...)