Lebanon’s coronavirus lockdown has sent an economy already in deep trouble into freefall, and many are struggling to survive. Gino Raidy is an activist who was prominent during the October 2019 street ... ( read original story ...)
Annexing the West Bank Would Hurt Israel
A conservative American commentator on Middle Eastern affairs gives six reasons to believe that taking over Palestinian territory would harm both U.S.-Israel relations and Israel’s status as the ... ( read original story ...)
Massive India repatriation to begin with flights from UAE
The first wave of a massive exercise to bring home hundreds of thousands of Indians stuck abroad was under way Thursday, with two flights preparing to leave from the United Arab Emirates. India banned ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan, UAE mull cooperation amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Akbar Mammadov Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov discussed the the perspectives of the further development of bilateral relations with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of ... ( read original story ...)
Several local officials arrested in Azerbaijan for COVID corruption
The Azerbaijani authorities have been rounding up local officials accused of corruption. Among the alleged crimes: improperly giving out permissions to leave home amid a strict COVID-19 stay-at-home r ... ( read original story ...)
Minister: Slovenia, Azerbaijan must unleash untapped opportunities in services, investments
By Trend Slovenia and Azerbaijan should unleash the untapped opportunities not only in trade cooperation but also in services and investments, Minister of Economic Development and Technology Zdravko ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Met His Wife, Yvette Prieto, In a Very Relatable Way
The limited series follows Michael Jordan's time with the Chicago Bulls during its final championship season of 1997-98. Since most of the programs I usually watch, like sporting events, are on hold, ... ( read original story ...)
Syria postpones election for second time over virus
Syria postponed a parliamentary election for a second time Thursday as part of measures to protect the war-battered country from the coronavirus pandemic. The Syrian government has recorded 44 cases, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 39 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
Malaysia reported 39 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,467 infections. ( read original story ...)
US announces $49m settlement in Malaysia 1MDB scandal
US authorities have reached a deal to recover another $49 million in assets bought with money looted from Malaysia's 1MDB state investment fund and laundered through the global financial system. More ... ( read original story ...)