The UAE non-oil private sector returned to growth in June, as the country continued to lift restrictions implemented to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit ... ( read original story ...)
UAE economy turns around as demand growth restored after lockdown
The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit UAE Purchasing PMI rose to 50.4 in June, to signal the first improvement in operating conditions for six months. The upturn was also the strongest since ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus funerals: Sri Lanka’s Muslims decry forced cremation
Fathima Rinoza, a 44-year-old mother of three from Sri Lanka's minority Muslim population, was admitted to hospital with a suspected case of Covid-19. Fathima, who lived in the Sri Lankan capital, ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s tourism to lose of $332m due to coronavirus
Although the Nepali government on June 10 relaxed lockdown, allowing most of the economic activities to operate, the tourism sector, particularly hotels and airlines sectors have not been allowed to r ... ( read original story ...)
Najib’s Alliance Wins First By-Election Since Malaysia Turmoil
The alliance which former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak once led secured victory at the first by-election since the country was plunged into political turmoil in February. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ruling coalition wins first by-election
Malaysias ruling Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition won its first by-election by a landslide since coming to power in March. ( read original story ...)
Army Specialist Killed in Afghanistan Vehicle Rollover Accident
A 21-year-old soldier from Texas was killed Friday in southwestern Afghanistan, Pentagon officials announced Saturday night. ( read original story ...)
Soldier killed in Afghanistan vehicle rollover accident
Spc. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, 21, from San Antonio, Texas, died as the result of a vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
San Antonio Army soldier dies in rollover accident in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced Saturday the death of a soldier from San Antonio who was supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Farah,Afghanistan. Spc. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, 21, died as ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Quarantine Hotel Is Targeted by Angry (and Noisy) Protesters
South Korean hotel, hundreds of quarantined foreigners are enduring noisy daily protests from local residents, who want them out. ( read original story ...)