The British prime minister says the move would be illegal and contrary to Israel's interests. ( read original story ...)
Rights Groups Urge Tajik Leader To Reject Amendments On ‘Fake’ News
Rights activists and media watchdogs have urged Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to reject proposed legal amendments that they say threaten freedom of speech in the Central Asian nation. ( read original story ...)
Jordan bans smoking and vaping in indoor public spaces
Decision follows recent revelation country has highest rates of tobacco use in the world ... ( read original story ...)
Why West Bank annexation poses an existential threat to Jordan
While the immediate timetable for West Bank annexation might be slipping a bit, Israel still appears to be on the verge of unilaterally proclaiming sovereignty on a patch of land that is a critical ... ( read original story ...)
Palace: POGOs leaving for Cambodia amid order to settle taxes
Malacañang said Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are leaving for Cambodia following the order for them to settle their tax liabilities before they are allowed to resume operations during ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter users call out Filipinos for stalking Cambodia students online
Local Twitter users on Wednesday called out Filipino online users who “stalked” some students of a school in Cambodia on Facebook. The name of the school called American Intercon School (AIS) located ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan plans two-week lockdown from July 5 over COVID-19
The Kazakh government has proposed starting the Central Asian nation's second lockdown from July 5 and maintaining it for at least two weeks, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Wednesday, after a ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Plans Reimposing Lockdown Amid Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Kazakhstan's government has presented a plan to reintroduce lockdown measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus after a sharp rise in infections. ( read original story ...)
North Korea praises Xi Jinping after signing of Hong Kong security law
North Korean state media said victory awaits Chinese President Xi Jinping following China's imposition of a national security law in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia may raise August crude oil prices to Asia: survey
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may raise its August official selling price (OSP) for crude sold in Asia, hiking for a third straight month due to rising Middle East benchmarks and a rebound in Asian ... ( read original story ...)