Chinese wearing protective face masks cycle past a poster of the Temple of Heaven as the government announced the Covid-19 threat is basically over in Beijing on Monday, May 4, 2020. China's capital ... ( read original story ...)
Scotland Launched an Invasion During the Black Death. Does History Tell China to Attack Taiwan?
Put simply, coronavirus may put Taiwan in China’s crosshairs as much as the bubonic plague put England in Scotland’s sights. ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste’s Coronavirus Response
Timor-Leste’s COVID-19 state of emergency is a twin effort to save people’s lives and their livelihoods. The Timorese people and their government are about to combat a historic shock to our struggling ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain opens second field hospital on man-made island
After turning a car park into an intensive care unit for coronavirus patients, Bahrain has set up its second field hospital -- on a man-made island. Last month, Bahrain opened its first field hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Bailed-out Bahrain may need more Gulf support as soon as this year
Bahrain may need more financial aid from fellow Gulf Arab states as soon as this year but its wealthier neighbours could themselves be hamstrung by low oil prices and the economic impact of the new ... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Bahrain Bay brings its Ramadan menu to your home
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is bringing its renowned culinary craftsmanship to customers’ doorsteps with the launch of its new ‘Ramadan at Home’ menu and delivery service. The at-home Iftar ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain opens up second Covid-19 field hospital
After turning a car park into an intensive care unit for coronavirus patients, Bahrain has set up its second field hospital - on a man-made island. The facilities are among five that the authorities ... ( read original story ...)
S&P downgrades Bahrain’s Al Baraka Banking Group
S&P Global Ratings has lowered Bahrain’s Al Baraka Banking Group’s long-term rating to BB from BB+, with a stable outlook. “The rating reflects the agency's view that the Bahrain-based group's ... ( read original story ...)
‘Virtual mall’ in Bahrain opens for shoppers on lockdown
The government of Bahrain has launched a “virtual mall,” allowing local businesses to sell their products online to shoppers who are isolating at home. Featuring items from more than 100 brands, the ... ( read original story ...)
DOD Spokesman Briefs on COVID-19 Ops, Bahrain Command, 5G Problems
Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, discussed COVID operations, Freedom of Navigation moves and more during a Pentagon news conference. ( read original story ...)