Nine new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Jordan on Friday, including three local cases, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis to 1,329, a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Amid heat and COVID-19, Japanese visit Yasukuni on WW2 anniversary
Men and women of all ages braved scorching heat amid the COVID-19 pandemic to pay their respects at Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender ending ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s retail sector set for double digit growth, strong growth online
Pakistan is transforming into one of the world's fastest growing retail markets, driven mainly by the country's young population ... ( read original story ...)
The Corridor to Pakistan’s Prosperity
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will open gate of vast economic opportunities not only to Pakistanbut also connect China to Asia, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Time is our weapon’: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai speaks after arrest – video report
The media tycoon and prominent pro-democracy figure spoke to the Guardian's Helen Davidson after being arrested on suspicion of being in breach of Beijing’s national security law. ( read original story ...)
‘I do not trust the police’: Hong Kong minorities battle for equal treatment following suspect’s death in police custody
At around 5pm on May 7, Yau Tsim Mong district police officers subdued a man on Hong Kong’s Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui for “five to seven minutes, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Plight Casts Shadow Over Taiwan’s Diplomatic Coups
China's crackdown on democratic freedoms in Hong Kong has generated strong reactions in Taiwan, where senior officials are mourning Hong Kong's losses even as they revel in a rare surge of diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s trade surplus nearly doubles in May 2020; Covid-19 total remains at 142
Brunei recorded a 193.9 per cent year-on-year rise in trade surplus for May 2020 due to a major decrease in imports and an increase in exports. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 326 new Covid-19 cases
Of the new cases, 143 were among expatriate workers, 182 were contacts of active cases, and one was travel related. ( read original story ...)
UAE-Israel deal a ‘historic step for peace’: Bahrain king tells Abu Dhabi crown prince
King Hamad made the remarks during a phone call he made to congratulate Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on the landmark peace deal. — Courtesy BNA Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Bahrain ... ( read original story ...)