Torrential rain pounded most of South Korea over the weekend, leaving six people dead and seven others missing, officials said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines virus cases top 100,000 in ‘losing battle’
Coronavirus infections in the Philippines surged past 100,000 Sunday in a troubling milestone after medical groups declared that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the virus The ... ( read original story ...)
The week in TV: Anthony; Panorama: China’s Coronavirus Cover-Up; Prodigal Son; Escape to the Chateau
Jimmy McGovern’s brave imagining of Anthony Walker’s lost life leaves the viewer bereft ... ( read original story ...)
US House passes missile-defense budget for Israel valued at $500m.
The US House of Representatives passed on Friday an aid package to Israel valued at $500 million designated for assistance to Israel in missile-defense, JNS reported. The financial aid will mostly go ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Economy Grew for First Time in Three Years: South Korea
The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear ambitions kept factory ... ( read original story ...)
Ensuring social harmony through sport and play: KfW is providing EUR 25 million of financial support to Syrian refugee children
Social cohesion between the Turkish population and Syrian refugees to be strengthened In cooperation with the European Union (EU), KfW has committed around EUR 25 million for the construction of sport ... ( read original story ...)
New leader of Japan’s FSA well versed in global affairs
TOKYO -- Ryozo Himino is set to take the initiative in updating the administration and regulation of Japanese finance in line with global trends as new chief of the Financial Services Agency. ( read original story ...)
Never looked at Kuwait with any kind of hatred: Advani
It’s been three decades to the day on Sunday when Saddam Hussein’s tanks rolled into the Kuwait leading to the start of the Gulf War. Pankaj Advani knew nothing about it and was intrigued by his ... ( read original story ...)
Column:“I want to help others.”
Everyone has a desire to help others in one way or another. Your desire can be to simply give to someone in need or it can be inspired by a ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Business Circle Sri Lanka calls on outgoing Ambassador
President of the Swiss Business Circle Sri Lanka, Cubby Wijetunge, with founding members Anselm Perera and Thomas Daetwyler, visited the outgoing Ambassador of Switzerland, Hanspeter Mock, and ... ( read original story ...)