Late last week, Vietnam handed over some assistance to Laos and Cambodia as the two fellow Southeast Asian states continue to manage the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Laos officials review Covid-19 prevention measures
Laos officials met in the capital Vientiane to review the measures in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in Laos. ( read original story ...)
Laos discharges 1st COVID-19 patient from hospital
The patient was confirmed as the 12th COVID-19 case in Nepal on April 6 after returning to Laos from Britain, according to center of information and education for health under Lao Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
On a mega reserve in Laos, rescued moon bears find a new home
Animal charity Free the Bears has opened a mountain-top reserve in Laos for animals that have been saved from the illegal wildlife trade. The charity had a record year of rescues and now has 77 bears ... ( read original story ...)
Israel political deadlock persists with unity deal still out of reach
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz were nearing a deal on Tuesday to form a national emergency government to battle the coronavirus crisis ... ( read original story ...)
Israel rivals resume unity govt talks with two-day deadline
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz held new talks on forming an emergency unity government Tuesday, with a deadline less than two days away. A deal would give ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s coronavirus death toll spikes to 119, no. of infected at 11,868
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the government would reimpose strict lockdown measures from Tuesday afternoon until Thursday morning, as Jewish families across Israel prepare to ... ( read original story ...)
Steepest Deflation Awaits Israel With Rate Already Stuck at Zero
The economic wreckage of the coronavirus pandemic in Israel may include a bout of deflation, according to the International Monetary Fund. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Rival Leaders Get Extension on Power-Sharing Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz have received a two-day extension to try to seal a power-sharing deal.President Reuven Rivlin agreed to extend Gantz’s manda ... ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan soccer season opens, Istiklol wins Super Cup
Tajikistan started a new soccer season on Saturday, joining a small group of countries around the world where play has continued despite the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)