BEIJING — China reported 46 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the highest daily tally in more than a month, as it took steps to stem recent outbreaks that have infected more than 160 people ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon central bank governor inflated assets as liabilities grew, says audit
Lebanon’s central bank governor inflated the institution’s assets by over $6bn in 2018, its audited annual accounts show, underlining the extent of financial engineering used to help prop up the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman’s 1MDB Fiasco Nears End With $3.9 Billion Malaysia Pact
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has reached a $3.9 billion pact with Malaysia, marking a big step in the Wall Street giant’s efforts to resolve its worst scandal since the financial crisis.The settlement ... ( read original story ...)
6,500 Pakistan terrorists present in Afghanistan, most belong to TTP: UN report
The United Nations Security Council report stated that TTP, which is a large terrorist group present in Afghanistan, is led by Amir Noor Wali Mehsud, supported by his deputy Qari Amjad and ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Stocks Slump After First Possible Local Case Since April
The coastal city will continue checking and isolating people and areas as needed. Vietnam Isolates Dozens in Da Nang on Suspected Covid: VnExpress “The news triggered the sell off in the market ... ( read original story ...)
India flips to gold discount, silver gains favour in top hubs
BENGALURU/MUMBAI (Reuters) - Physical gold rates flipped to a discount in India this week as local prices surged while China's discounts slipped further on weak retail demand, with silver emerging ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian school, community center in San Francisco vandalized
Vasbouragan (KZV) Armenian School in San Francisco was vandalized Friday during the overnight hours. The vandalism comes amid a series of global attacks following conflict between Armenia and ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Jewish Agency official: Impact economics can help Israel amid COVID-19
Former Jewish Agency official and Social Finance Israel founder Yaron Neudorfer thinks that the country should adopt corporate social responsibilities values amid the corona crisis. ( read original story ...)
California man charged with smuggling mosaic from Syria
A Southern California man has been charged with smuggling an ancient mosaic that authorities believe was looted from war-torn Syria and falsely underestimating its value to avoid import duties. ( read original story ...)
SDRPY, UNDP and Key Developmental Actors in Yemen Highlight Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus
Grande thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, together with the World Bank, for having "stepped forward right at the start and provided urgent funding to the teams on the ground here in Yemen at the ... ( read original story ...)