Speculation remains that France will be removed from the list later this week due to concern over a rise in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan in virus lockdown for the first time
Bhutan has been largely shielded from coronavirus but on Tuesday, the remote Himalayan kingdom famous for measuring gross national happiness went into lockdown for the first time. The lockdown ordered ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Air Ban Matter of National Emergency, Say Saudi-Led States
A Saudi-led group of countries has told the United Nations’ aviation agency that “emergency conditions” justify a three-year diplomatic impasse with Qatar that prevents that nation’s planes from ... ( read original story ...)
3 races to watch Tuesday in Minnesota and Georgia
Democratic freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive Democratic "squad," is fighting to keep her seat in a Minnesota primary election on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Two Georgia police officers under investigation for opening fire on car carrying Black siblings
A pair of Georgia police officers are under investigation after one of them opened fire on a vehicle full of Black minors over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait mulling plan that could see 360,000 expats deported in the ‘short-term’
A new plan proposed by Kuwait’s government to ‘rebalance’ its population could see as many as 360,000 expatriates deported in the “short-term”. The plan, which outlines short-term, medium-term and ... ( read original story ...)
100,000 expats set to leave Kuwait by end of 2020
As many companies face security restrictions and illegal permits are confiscated, many expats find themselves without a job, therefore unable to stay in Kuwait. Image Credit: Supplied Kuwait City: By ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Oman’s infection tally at 82,050
Total fatalities rise to 533 as recovery rates reach 93.5% Cairo: Oman said on Tuesday that its total infections have risen to 82,050 and recovery rates have reached 93.5 per cent. The Health ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Insurance strings together Dh110.2m in first-half 2020 profit
Gross premiums are up to Dh2.1b, while solvency ratio is now at 250% plus Dubai: Oman Insurance Company, one of the heavyweights in the UAE insurance space, recorded net profits of Dh110.2 million in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore crushes massive ivory haul on eve of World Elephant Day
Singapore began destroying nine tonnes of seized ivory Tuesday, the largest such action globally in recent years, including contraband tusks that came from more than 300 African elephants. ( read original story ...)