On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, news from the protests in Lebanon and a fire in Abu Dhabi ... ( read original story ...)
UAE attracts 1,047 trademarks in July
UAE - Mubasher: The UAE has registered 1,047 trademarks during July 2020, reflecting the sector's continuous growth and the country's leading position as a regional business centre, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 crisis: 114 Indians brought back from UAE in Air India flight
"A total of 114 passengers were on board this aircraft," she said. Meanwhile, nodal officer of Indore district for COVID-19 prevention, Amit Malakar, said that none of the 64 passengers, who got down ... ( read original story ...)
114 stranded Indians brought back from UAE
An Air India flight carrying 114 Indians, who were stranded in UAE due to the coronavirus- induced lockdown, reached here on Sunday night, an official said. Of the total number of passengers, 64 ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia: Hun Sen stresses international cooperation for Covid-19; three cases reported on Aug 10
Addressing global leaders at a virtual summit calling for international cooperation in the fight against the pandemic on Sunday (Aug 9), Prime Minister Hun Sen said only if nations worked together ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of volunteers to help North Korea cope with virus, floods
In Kaesong, volunteers are providing 2100 families most at risk with relief items including tarpaulins, kitchen sets, quilts, hygiene kits and water containers. ( read original story ...)
Nepal strongly objects to S Jaishankar’s reference to Buddha as Indian, MEA issues clarification
Jaishankar, during an interaction with the Confederation of Indian Industries on Saturday, referred to Buddha while discussing India’s soft power. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ex-finance minister charged again in graft case
Malaysia's former finance minister pleaded not guilty Monday to a second corruption charge related to a $1.5 billion undersea tunnel project and slammed the case as ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban to start peace talks
Afghanistan agreed on Sunday to release 400 "hard-core" Taliban prisoners, paving the way for the beginning of peace talks aimed at ending more than 19 years of war. ( read original story ...)
Oil prices rise 1% on Saudi Aramco’s upbeat demand view, Iraq output cut
Saudi Arabian Aramco's Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Sunday he sees oil demand rebounding in Asia as economies gradually open up after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns. ( read original story ...)