The Syrian regime has tried to ensure that those in opposition-held areas are more vulnerable to the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter. ( read original story ...)
The Radical Remake of Saudi Arabia:
The grand plan to transform society and the economy defines the controversial leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. ( read original story ...)
Iraq War redux: Trump turns the screws on US intelligence agencies over China and the coronavirus
Trump is picking up the Bush administration's playbook to beat the drum on China, according to investigative journalist Bob Dreyfuss. ( read original story ...)
Turkey backs firms in their digital transformation
Trade minister says gov't will bear companies' membership expenses with e-commerce platforms by 80% in 2020 - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey: Soldier killed in explosion in Syria’s Idlib
Turkey’s defense ministry has announced the death of a Turkish soldier in Idlib, the last rebel-held territory in northwest Syria ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says it shot down Indian drone inside Kashmir
Pakistan’s military says it has shot down a small Indian spy drone flying in the country’s airspace over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city’s special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants pre-1997 treatment
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had certified on Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer warrants special treatment under U.S. law in the same way as when it was under British rule, a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s pride in Covid-19 response spurs hopes of political change
We’re Taiwan!”, a crowd of young people responds enthusiastically, “We’re proud!” Chen Shih-chung, the man in the flower shirt, is Taiwan’s health minister. The slogan he led hundreds of beachgoers in ... ( read original story ...)