Angelina Jolie is one of the world’s biggest movie stars, a talented star who has appeared in both major blockbusters as well as independent dramas. She has worked as a director, producer, and writer, ... ( read original story ...)
UN: Syria needs $10bn in aid to combat impact of war and coronavirus
Economy faltering with half the population out of work and 80% living below poverty line ... ( read original story ...)
Donors: $7.7 billion to tackle Syria humanitarian crisis
The European Union and dozens of donor nations pledged a total of $7.7 billion Tuesday to help tackle the humanitarian crisis deepening in Syria and neighboring countries hosting millions of Syrian re ... ( read original story ...)
Canada failing to bring home 26 children stuck in Syria: report
The report, published by Human Rights Watch, accused Canada of abandoning its international obligations and failing to provide consular assistance because of the Canadians' alleged ties to IS. "If ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea reopens upscale Pyongyang Golf Club
North Korea has reopened the Pyongyang Golf Club, following renovations. North Korean propaganda service Naenara released a new promotional video on Tuesday, claiming the golf course, which first ... ( read original story ...)
Villagers near Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand use Nepalese SIM cards to beat network blues
Villagers say they are forced to use Nepalese SIM cards as the network of the Indian telecom service providers is very poor in comparison to that of the Nepalese. ( read original story ...)
IMF Economic Forecasts More Pessimistic Than Saudi Arabia’s: Central Bank Governor
Saudi Arabia's central bank governor said the International Monetary Fund's economic contraction forecast for Saudi Arabia was "more pessimistic" than Saudi Arabia's own forecasts. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Less Pessimistic Than IMF as Economy Shrinks Again
Saudi Arabia doesn’t share the pessimism of the International Monetary Fund about the outlook for its economy even as it heads for a recession following a contraction to start the year. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia calls for extending UN arms embargo on Iran
Saudi Arabia has joined the United States in urging the international community to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran, alleging that letting the ban expire would allow Tehran to destabilise the region ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Central Bank Governor Calls for More Lending From Commercial Banks
Saudi Arabia's central bank governor said it was encouraging commercial banks to lend more to sustain businesses during the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)