Social media users falsely claimed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was defaced by graffiti following the death of George Floyd, Bob Oswald says in his Facts Matter column. ( read original story ...)
Shaadi in the times of Covid-19: Band, baaja and (low) business
The pandemic has taken a toll on the Indian wedding industry turning the big fat celebrations into small, intimate affair. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong windsurfer drowns off public beach closed due to coronavirus
A windsurfer in Hong Kong drowned off a closed public beach while typhoon standby signal No 1 was in force on Sunday. Dozens of beaches remain without lifeguards after the government suspended service ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officer rebuked for chanting ‘Black lives matter’
A Hong Kong riot police officer who was filmed chanting "Black lives matter" and "I can't breathe" on patrol during a demonstration on Friday has been reprimanded by authorities, according to media ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei top cop: Public cooperation vital to curb Covid-19
Public cooperation is essential to curb the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) by strictly complying with instructions and regulations in place in the country, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) ... ( read original story ...)
What A Trip: Atauro Island
Leste. Bucket showers, lazy hammock days and part time solar electricity in my bungalow. I have not met anyone that has even heard of Timor-Leste. It is a wonderful Share your adventure Tell us about ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait needs government of ‘Groom’s Dad’ to address economic crisis
Al Jarallah believes what's going on in Kuwait to this day is nothing but playfulness and uncertainty, and scepticism about everything. Image Credit: File photo Abu Dhabi: Once upon a time, a widow ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Kuwait’s Warba Bank Obtains CMA Approval On 150 Mln Dinars Sukuk Issuance
OBTAINS CMA APPROVAL ON CONTENT OF PRIVATE OFFERING PROSPECTUS FOR ISSUANCE OF SUKUK * ISSUANCE OF SUKUK NOT EXCEEDING 150 MILLION DINARS UNDER I ... ( read original story ...)
CPI in Palestine down for 2nd month due to COVID-19: report
"The overall CPI for Palestine decreased by 0.91 percent in May compared with April 2020, while it decreased by 1.96 percent compared with May 2019," said the statement, adding that it came as a ... ( read original story ...)
Oman forms committee to tackle economic impact of coronavirus – government
The sultan of Oman on Sunday ordered the formation of committee to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a government media office statement said. ( read original story ...)