With all-round support from the World Health Organization, Timor-Leste, an island nation of 1.3 million people, has responded swiftly and effectively in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash
Privacy concerns over Qatar's coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a rare backlash and forced officials to offer reassurance and concessions. Like ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar pushing ahead with LNG expansion despite slumping demand
Qatar is forging ahead with the expansion of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas project and eyeing investment opportunities overseas despite a slump in global energy demand and the collapse of ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia teen becomes youngest in the state to die from coronavirus
A 17-year-old Georgia boy has died from the coronavirus, becoming the youngest person in the state to be killed by the disease, officials announced on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
136 Indians now jailed in Kuwait to return soon: Tripura minister
A total of 241 Indians including 136 people who were jailed in Kuwait would return to the country soon, a senior minister said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong-un Moves to Increase North Korea’s Nuclear Strength
After another weekslong absence from public view, Mr. Kim convened his top military body to promote top aides specializing in nuclear and missile forces. ( read original story ...)
‘Never waste a crisis’: inside Saudi Arabia’s shopping spree
Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, as more than 2,000 bankers and executives tuned in to a virtual conference in April. And they were not idle words. The $325bn Public ... ( read original story ...)
Virus obstructs US and UK bids for $800m South Korea helicopter deal
Sweeping global travel restrictions have hindered the awarding of an $800m marine helicopter contract being fought over by UK and US manufacturers, in the latest example of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Reports 2 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 More Death
A police officer stands near the Democracy monument as Thai government maintained its state of emergency amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) until ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines meets target of 30k COVID-19 tests a day –Palace
The Philippines has met its goal of 30,000 tests daily for COVID-19 ahead of the May 30 target, Malacañang said Monday. In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the daily ... ( read original story ...)