German authorities on Tuesday arrested a woman accused of traveling to Syria with her four young children to join the Islamic State group, as well as her brother-in-law, who ... ( read original story ...)
Syrian refugees grow crops from old mattresses
Syrian refugees, working with experts from University of Sheffield and the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR, are using hydroponic farming to grow vertical gardens. ( read original story ...)
India may add up to $216 billion to GDP in 4 years, thanks to small businesses; here’s how
Shortage of digital skills and talent, lack of enabling technologies, and lack of commitment or budget from management were the top three digital challenges for Indian SMEs. ( read original story ...)
China holds first FMs meeting with Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan on COVID-19, BRI
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held the first joint virtual conference with his counterparts from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal during which he mooted a four-point plan to contain the ... ( read original story ...)
Tele2 Russia reports increase in financial services revenue
Mobile operator Tele2 Russia announced that its revenue from financial services grew in the first half ... 13.5 percent of transfers went to Armenia and 10 percent were sent each to Uzbekistan and ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Immediate Humanitarian Funding Gaps, August to October 2020
English Situation Report on Afghanistan about Agriculture, Contributions, Epidemic and more; published on 24 Jul 2020 by OCHA ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Telecom Stocks Wobble After Duterte Warns of Closure
Philippine telecommunications stocks, a bright spot in the nation’s equities amid the coronavirus pandemic, are facing headwinds after President Rodrigo Duterte warned of closure and expropriation. ( read original story ...)
House panel OKs bill providing financial assistance to enterprises
A special House panel approved Tuesday a substitute bill seeking to provide financial assistance to distressed enterprises through programs and initiatives to be ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 1,678 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths
The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,678 new coronavirus infections, reporting more than 1,000 new daily cases for a 14th successive day. In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Reactions to Guilty Verdict of Malaysia’s Ex-PM Najib
I never expected much from those years, but I did feel that all the heartbreaks were well worth it today. Well done Malaysia." Peter Mumford, Practice Head, Southeast & South Asia, Eurasia Group: "The ... ( read original story ...)