World Health Organization officials have renewed praise for China in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, citing its “openness” to the prospect of scientific inquiries involving foreign experts into the ... ( read original story ...)
China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers
China has demanded that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar has ‘solid line-up’ of infrastructure, hospitality projects in preparation of 2022 influx of visitors
Qatar still has a “solid line-up” of infrastructure and hospitality projects to prepare itself for the large influx of visitors in 2022, although the tournament’s flagship projects ... ( read original story ...)
Link between Lebanon and Syria’s economies spells disaster for both
Lebanon’s and Syria’s economies are inextricably linked, and now a deepening economic crisis in Lebanon is spurring similar consequences across the border where the value of both local currencies is ... ( read original story ...)
BERNAMA: Azerbaijan continues to progress and develop despite past difficulties
The Malaysian national news agency BERNAMA has published an article on 28 May-the Republic Day of Azerbaijan.Headlined “Azerbaijan continues ... ( read original story ...)
Azeri journalist wins third case at ECHR, but few expect Azerbaijan to change
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has made a third ruling in favour of Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova (pictured above). The Azerbaijani government has been ordered to pay 6, ... ( read original story ...)
First Airlines Removed Economy Seats For Cargo. Now Business Seats Are Being Swapped For Medical Freight At Air Astana During Coronavirus
It is no longer surprising to see empty aircraft – not flights without passengers, but planes stripped of seats so medical cargo can be carried in the cabin. The latest airline to modify passenger ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan eyes Europe-China air freight market
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirzioyev has instructed the government to enter the Europe-China air cargo market to overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the president's press service ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq encourages Saudi Companies to enter Iraqi Market
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Ali Allawi, on Saturday concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia, during which he delivered a message from Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to King Salman bin ... ( read original story ...)