LONDON: Saudi Arabia on Monday reported its lowest daily death toll from COVID-19 in two weeks, with 20 people dying from the virus in the past 24 hours. The Kingdom’s daily new case figure also ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia permits Eid Al-Adha prayers with coronavirus measures
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would permit worshippers to perform Eid Al-Adha prayers at mosques. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, directed ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon: U.S. soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan
The Pentagon announced Monday that a 24-year-old soldier was killed in a non-combat-related incident in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
Once Upon a Time in Iraq review — a compelling look at war from street level
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Pandemic Has Silver Lining For Iraq: Food Self-sufficiency
That helped Iraq's agriculture ministry accelerate a campaign to make Iraqi food markets self-sustainable, after they had spent years relying on foreign imports for half of their supply. The land fit ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to spend $95 billion of government funds by 2025 on green projects
South Korea plans to spend 114.1 trillion won ($94.6 billion) of government funds by 2025 to promote environmentally friendly industries powered by digital technologies, including hydro cars, smart ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: Myanmar kicks off school enrollment for 2020-2021 academic year
Students wearing face shields and masks walk in social distancing at a school during school enrollment day in Yangon, Myanmar, July 13, 2020. (Xinhua/U Aung) YANGON, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Back to school ... ( read original story ...)
6 Myanmar men detained after fatal brawl
SAMUT PRAKAN: Six Myanmar men were arrested on Monday night after a compatriot died following a brawl at a department store in Muang district on Sunday, police said. Pol Col Arthit Simcharoen, chief ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar man, cow killed as train smashes into their pickup in Thailand
A Myanmar national died as his pickup truck loaded with a cow was hit by a train in Ratchaburi’s Ban Pong district. The poor animal was also killed but another passenger had a narrow ... ( read original story ...)
Venezuela’s fuel shortages persist despite Iran deliveries
Long queues at gas stations around the country underscore Venezuela's continuing fuel shortages, despite Iran stepping in to help its Latin American ally with a major fuel shipment last month. ( read original story ...)