As Singapore earns global praise for mitigating its spread of the coronavirus -- migrant workers there are facing a different reality. Infections are mounting among them, and it may expose a weak link ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Virus Latest: South Korea Election Win; Singapore Cases Surge
Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic: South Korea's left-leaning ruling party won a landslide election victory, results showed, after the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Live Updates: Singapore Sees Record Number of New Cases
The city-state has seen a sharp increase in infections among migrant laborers. In South Korea curbing the pandemic came with a trade-off: Big Brother. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s factions fail again to form government, raising possibility of fourth election
JERUSALEM — Israel ran into another wall — actually, the same wall — in its quest to break a year-long political impasse early Thursday when another deadline passed without the country's warring ... ( read original story ...)
Israel MPs tasked with ending deadlock over unity govt
Israel's parliament was tasked with forming a government on Thursday after speaker Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin missed a deadline to seal an alliance, but both sides said negotiations would ... ( read original story ...)
Israel heading for fresh elections as coalition talks collapse
Israel’s opposition leader ran out of time to form a new government today after talks with his rival Binyamin Netanyahu failed to reach an agreement.Reuven Rivlin, the president, refused to extend ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s ‘Happiness and Positivity Council’ debuts new high-tech police helmet for coronavirus combat
Saif bin Zayed, said the bulbous helmet with a large mirrored visor will be used by specialized police teams. It has night vision and facial recognition cameras and can process car license plates, but ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Skipped White House Visit to Play Golf With Man Later Convicted For Money Laundering, ‘The Last Dance’ Reveals
Long before visiting the White House became a thorny political issue for championship-winning teams, Michael Jordan skipped team receptions at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to play golf. After the Chicago ... ( read original story ...)
James Jordan’s dad tests positive for coronavirus
James Jordan's father has tested positive for coronavirus. The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' pro revealed his dad - who was recently hospitalised following a stroke - urged his followers to follow ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc on Yemen
A major clean-up operation is under way in Yemen's rebel-held capital of Sanaa following days of heavy rain. This resulted in floodwaters sweeping through parts of the city, overturning cars and ... ( read original story ...)