Police in northwestern Pakistan have arrested a man accused of killing his two teenage cousins after a video of the sisters surfaced on social media showing them kissing a man ... ( read original story ...)
‘Super cyclone’ Amphan batters Bangladesh, India
The strongest cyclone in decades slammed into Bangladesh and eastern India on Wednesday, sending water surging inland and leaving a trail of destruction as the death toll rose to at least nine. High ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Amphan Slams India and Bangladesh
Millions fled, and several deaths have been reported, but for the moment, at least, residents say it appears it could have been much worse. ( read original story ...)
New Coronavirus Outbreak in China Prompts Limited Lockdown
The emergence of dozens of new coronavirus cases around a northeastern Chinese city has prompted authorities to lock down the area and replace some officials, a limited return to strict controls at a ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens ‘Countermeasures,’ Says U.S. Will Bear Consequences After Pompeo Congratulates Taiwan President
China policy after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the Taiwan president's leadership "an inspiration to the region and the world." ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo calls China virus response ‘paltry’ compared to damage done
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took fresh aim at China over the coronavirus on Wednesday, calling the $2 billion that Beijing has pledged to fight the pandemic "paltry" compared to the hundreds ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus to open airports again on June 9: deputy tourism minister
Cyprus will reopen its airports on June 9 as it gradually lifts restrictions imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus, the island's Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
VeChain and I-Dante Co-developed E-HCert, A Blockchain-based COVID-19 Records App For the Citizens of Cyprus
As the leading public blockchain platform, VeChain furthers the collaboration with I-Dante to co-develop E-HCert App, which provides an archival solution for COVID-19 RT-PCR (real time-polymerase ... ( read original story ...)
US-Qatar Business Council webinar focuses on food security
Qatar’s Vision for Sustainable Food Security', organised by the US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) on Tuesday. “Post-blockade, Qatar’s food security has focused on four main pillars: international ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar 2022 organisers promise World Cup ‘will be an affordable tournament’
Qatar has pledged to put on an “affordable” World Cup in two-and-a-half years’ time with a post-pandemic global recession looming. The tournament is due to kick off in November 2022, something which ... ( read original story ...)