Najem highlighted his government’s efforts to evacuate “all illegal workers of different nationalities, including Indian nationals, who were granted general amnesty”, according to a statement. ( read original story ...)
Former Green Beret turned Tennessee distiller made wine of out of Skittles while deployed in Kuwait desert
Andrew Lang has perfected the art of distilling using ingredients wherever he is — including in a self-made still he took with him to the Afghanistan mountains. ( read original story ...)
MSCI delays Kuwait’s emerging market upgrade due to COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted stock markets around the world. Amongst them is one of the oldest indexes in the Middle East, the Kuwait Stock Exchange. #InspireMiddleEast ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait to provide full cooperation to India’s mega evacuation plan to bring back its citizens
Kuwait will provide all cooperation to India's massive evacuation plan to bring back Indians wanting to return to their country in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Gulf country's envoy here ... ( read original story ...)
Hard work lies ahead for Lebanon on road to IMF aid deal
With a rescue plan that will form the basis of talks for IMF aid finally in place, Lebanon must now enact painful steps and work out how it distributes the costs, with the country's banks likely to be ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s riots come as no surprise — even during a pandemic
Coming on the heels of the ongoing economic crisis, the pandemic was simply a catalyst for Lebanon's crash landing. ( read original story ...)
MPs press for sanctions against Israel over West Bank annexations
PM urged to impose sanctions if Netanyahu carries out threat to annex parts of West Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Mulls Coronavirus Points System After Lockdown
As Israel begins to lift lockdowns aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus, the government is considering a points-based system to help determine who should consider isolating after measures ... ( read original story ...)
Punjab government seeks support from Israel on coronavirus management
The Punjab government also coordinated a special webinar with the Embassy of Israel in India, focusing on technological advancements used by Israel in its response to the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s mom shares a letter he wrote to her in college asking for stamps and spending money: ‘I only have $20’
In the letter home, a teenage Jordan checks in on his family and asks for stamps and some extra cash, as his bank account balance was hovering at about $20. ( read original story ...)