A herdsman lassoes horses during a cultural demonstration at a horse-breeding center in West Ujimqin Banner, Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Georgia: Surge beds set up, health emergency extended
Georgia’s governor says one of the nation’s largest convention centers will reopen on Monday with “surge beds” to treat COVID-19 patients as critical care units across the state remain nearly full. ( read original story ...)
Schools in bucolic North Georgia town opened Friday, masks optional
Jefferson Elementary School staff greet students for their first day back to school in Jefferson on Friday, July 31, 2020. More than 1,500 students and 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Kuwait reports 428 new Covid-19 cases
The Kuwait health ministry on Friday reported 428 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 602 recoveries. Two new deaths were also reported. This takes the total number of reported cases in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM’s Nephew Fined $11,000 for Scandalising Court
Singapore's high court fined the prime minister's nephew S$15,000 ($10,884) on Wednesday for scandalising the judiciary, in a long-running case related to a feud between the city-state's first family. ( read original story ...)
Laos: Govt continues to take precautions against Covid-19 and dengue
Laos Prime Minister's Office has released a notice urging everyone to continue to take precautions against the Covid-19 pandemic and dengue fever even as many lockdown measures were lifted. ( read original story ...)
PM lauds China-Laos railway construction achievements
Laos railway construction achievements when inspecting the construction of the railway’s Vientiane station. “This is the sixth time I have come to the Laos-China railway construction sites, ” he said ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia arrests prominent union leader for ‘incitement’
Cambodia police have arrested a prominent union leader for alleged incitement over long-running border demarcation issues with Vietnam, they said Saturday, the latest crackdown against opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan reports 1,289 new Covid cases
Kazakhstan has reported 1,289 new COVID-19 cases over the past day, bringing the overall count to 90,367, the country's interdepartmental commission on the coronavirus said on Saturday. "We have ... ( read original story ...)
China, Sri Lanka’s historical ally in many fronts – Defence Secretary
Kamal Gunaratne said historical relationship between China and Sri Lanka had been growing on the mutual trust built on pillars of political, economic, cultural, educational and most importantly in ... ( read original story ...)