The Iranian navy held the vessel for some five hours before releasing it Wednesday, said a U.S. military official. ( read original story ...)
Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment posts US$361 million loss for first half of 2020, blames coronavirus restrictions
Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group reported a HK$2.8 billion (US$361 million) loss for the year’s first half on Thursday, reversing a profit of HK$6.7 billion made in the same period a ... ( read original story ...)
Arrested media mogul predicts Hong Kong crackdown will subside to ‘appease the business people’
Jimmy Lai, the founder of pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, believes that recent arrests in the city, including his own, are likely more of an effort to chill dissent than an indication ... ( read original story ...)
India announces $500 mn for Maldives project to counter China influence
The plan linking Male to the islands of Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi would be the largest civilian infrastructure project in the Maldives ... ( read original story ...)
The countries most reliant on tourists, and how they are coping post-lockdown
It is hard, therefore, to understate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on these economies, and why these countries have been prepared to open their borders as soon as possible to countries with ... ( read original story ...)
Flight to Maldives from Aug 18, Cargo Ferry Service: New Delhi & Male’s New Agreement May Have Impact on China
Sources said, India looks to bolster trade ties with the Maldives, which are not commensurate with its potential. Importantly, sources pointed out that a direct cargo ferry service presents an ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinian official slams deal between US, Israel and UAE
A senior Palestinian official has slammed the U.S.-brokered deal establishing formal ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates in exchange for Israel dropping its planned to annex West Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s trade surplus nearly doubles in May 2020
Brunei's trade balance for May 2020 increased to 427.6 million Brunei dollars (311.7 million U.S. dollars) from 145.5 million Brunei dollars in May 2019, according to the latest International ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan imposes first nationwide coronavirus lockdown
The government's statement said the lockdown would be enforced from five to 21 days to identify and isolate all positive cases, immediately breaking the chain of transmission. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Dental Association Responds to World Health Organization Recommendation: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) in conjunction with the American Dental Association (ADA) respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation to delay ... ( read original story ...)