Blasphemy is legally punishable by death. No-one has been executed for it by the state but accusations can often lead to violent attacks. The victim, Tahir Ahmad Naseem, was accused of blasphemy in ... ( read original story ...)
Umar Akmal: Pakistan batsman’s suspension halved after appeal
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal's three-year suspension for failing to report corrupt approaches is halved to 18 months, following an appeal. ( read original story ...)
A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why
A new report accuses China of using malicious software to slip into the Vatican's internal networks as part of a plan to seize control of the country's underground Catholic church. ( read original story ...)
China Hacked Vatican Ahead of Negotiations, U.S. Cybersecurity Firm Says
A Chinese-state-backed group recently hacked into Vatican computers on the eve of important negotiations with Beijing, according to a U.S. cybersecurity firm. ( read original story ...)
Economic sentiment further improves in Cyprus following easing of restrictions
It added that the consumers' contribution to the rise of ESI resulted from upward revisions in consumers' expectations about their future financial conditions and the future economic conditions in ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s Jumblatt says country needs new prime minister: newspaper
Lebanon needs a new prime minister to help it exit a deep economic and financial crisis, one of the country's leading politicians said in an interview published on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Friends of Zion Hosts Leaders From Around The World To Promote The Relations Between Israel And Christian Communities Across The Globe
The Friends of Zion Museum hosted the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus for the relaunch for the 23rd Knesset, which was broadcast worldwide to millions of followers on social media. ( read original story ...)
Update: Consolidated Multilateral COVID-19 Socio-Economic Response & Recovery Offer for Uzbekistan
English Appeal on Uzbekistan about Education, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 23 Jul 2020 by ADB, EBRD and 20 other organizations ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan- Afghan-American Naim Ismail Charged with Ponzi Scheme Targeting Afghan Bank in USA
Naim Ismail, 60, a native of Afghanistan and a United States citizen, was arrested last week in Los Angeles in connection with his participation in various investment schemes that defrauded victims of ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank of the Philippines is considering issuing its own digital currency
The central bank of the Philippines, locally called the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is looking at the feasibility of issuing its own digital currency.The post Central bank of the Philippines is ... ( read original story ...)