Speaking at the launch, Indian High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir said the projects are transparent and demand-driven in nature with full ownership of the Government of Maldives ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways to resume flights to Helsinki Wednesday
The Helsinki route will be operated by the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900 offering 36 seats in Business Class and 247 seats in Economy. During the pandemic, in addition to scheduled ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s KIPIC starts operation of gas line feeding long-delayed Al-Zour refinery
Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Co (KIPIC) has begun operating the gas line that will feed its long-delayed Al-Zour refinery, state news agency KUNA said on Tuesday. Originally planned more ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan: Drama about mining protests banned from cinema screens
A film in Kyrgyzstan telling the tale of a clash between villagers and a Chinese mining company has been banned because it showed scenes of "corruption and bribery" ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus czar: Israel needs to do better with masks, distancing
He pushes the wearing of masks, rolling out charts that he claims showing how effective they can be. The chart shows that some 70 percent of Israelis are using masks, which he says is good “but not ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon accuses Israel of provoking border escalation
Lebanon’s prime minister Tuesday accused Israel of provoking a “dangerous escalation” along the border in an attempt to modify the mandate of a U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, cautioning ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea given green light for solid-propellant rockets
South Korea has been permitted to develop solid-fuel space rockets after missile guidelines were revised with the United States. ( read original story ...)
South Korea donates COVID-19 test booths, masks, kits
South Korea has donated to the Philippines walk-through test booths for COVID-19, protective masks and testing kits to boost the government’s response against the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Curbside Chronicles: Kin Dee Thai Cuisine in the Heights
So do fun ideas such as fresh mango with pandan leaf tinting its coconut sticky rice; and a delightful version of Thai toast in which grilled milk bread gets a fluff of pandan cream on top. Loethamfu ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey considering the establishment of logistics centres in Ghana-Ambassador
The Turkish government is considering the establishment of a bilateral chamber of commerce in Ghana to facilitate sustainable trade between the two countries. ( read original story ...)