Singapore pledged its commitment to globalization despite the coronavirus pandemic inspiring a rise in protectionist trade policies worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Israel approves funding for new ‘Trump Heights’ settlement
Settlement "expresses gratitude" to Donald Trump for his work for the State of Israel and the Golan Heights, Israel's cabinet said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
As Israel Vows Annexation, Palestinian Leaders Embark On Risky Form Of Protest
Palestinian leaders have stopped coordinating with Israel on matters of daily Palestinian life, from tax collection to policing and medical care. Some Palestinians see the move as self-defeating. ( read original story ...)
American tourist instructed to leave Israel after violating quarantine
Landing in Israel on Friday morning, it appears that Korff violated the predetermined quarantine conditions by meeting his girlfriend, Israeli fashion model and actress Yael Shelbia. ( read original story ...)
‘She’s a KILLER’: Kazakhstan’s Mariya Agapova announces UFC arrival with dominant debut win in Las Vegas
Kazakhstan's Mariya Agapova served notice to the UFC women's flyweight ranks as she produced an impressive first-round submission win in Las Vegas, becoming the first fighter from her country to ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka holds coronavirus-proof test vote ahead of election
Sri Lanka postponed parliamentary elections, originally scheduled for April, because of the virus. The vote is due to be held on 5 August. Sunday's trial run was held in four of the country's 22 ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka holds mock election to test virus measures
Sri Lanka staged a mock election on Sunday to test measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus during a parliamentary vote in August. The election commission said Wednesday the vote ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia calls for compliance as coronavirus cases rise
Saudi Arabia called on people to comply with health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus on Sunday, as its daily tally of cases rose above 4,000 for the first time. The Saudi Arabian ... ( read original story ...)
‘All lies’: how the US military covered up gunning down two journalists in Iraq
Former Reuters journalist Dean Yates was in charge of the bureau in Baghdad when his Iraqi colleagues Namir Noor-Eldeen and Saeed Chmagh were killed. A WikiLeaks video called Collateral Murder later r ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq PM pledges to overcome security challenges
Kadhimi, right, arrives in Mosul, Iraq. (File/AP) Short Url LONDON: Iraq will not accept attacks on the country’s security services, prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said on Sunday. Speaking about ... ( read original story ...)