British foreign minister Dominic Raab told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi that Britain would be watching Hong Kong Legislative Council elections in September closely and stressed that China needed to ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is China Offering A ‘Package Solution’ To Bhutan To Solve Border Dispute?
Beijing reiterated its claims over Bhutan’s eastern sector and advocated a "package solution", which reports say is likely similar to the 1996 offer. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Welcomes New Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilios Demetriades
The President of the Republic of Cyprus has officially announced the new Ministers of the Government following a mini cabinet reshuffle, and has appointed Mr Vassilios Demetriades as the new Shipping ... ( read original story ...)
Can I go on holiday to Cyprus? Latest coronavirus travel and quarantine advice
CYPRUS is due to reopen to British tourists on Saturday August 1. However, as of July 23, the UK is classed as an ‘increased risk’ country, meaning there are extra precautions like ... ( read original story ...)
Kingdom of Bahrain purchases stake in French club Paris FC
The Kingdom of Bahrain has bought a 20% stake in French side Paris FC, the newest reflection of the Middle East's growing influence in European football. ( read original story ...)
Where reindeer roam: Life among Mongolia’s nomadic herders
Mongolia’s capital city, the coldest national capital on Earth, is choked with coal dust in winter and construction debris in every other season. It was the summer of 2016, and I’d just spent a year ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund sues London boss over UK bonuses
Kuwait Investment Authority alledges that three former London managers 'blew the whole budget' on raises and bonuses. ( read original story ...)
Oman asks ministries to identify 2021 spending priorities to reduce deficit
Oman has already trimmed its budget expenditure and announced liquidity support in an effort to provide some relief from the Covid-19 shock ... ( read original story ...)
Oman: 43 people arrested for selling drinking water in public places
A total of 43 labourers have been arrested in Oman for illegally selling drinking water in public places and roads, the Omani Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said today. The Joint Inspection Team arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s sultan pardons 433 prisoners, including 217 foreigners
MUSCAT, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Tuesday issued a royal decree to pardon 433 prisoners ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday. The pardoned prisoners include 217 ... ( read original story ...)