One of Singapore’s top political leaders said the city-state faces a “major and urgent challenge” in the next six months to a year, warning of more job losses ahead amid the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Palestinians snub tax handover by Israel over annexation plan
The taxes, managed by Israel under 1990s accords, make up over half of the budget of the Palestinian Authority. ( read original story ...)
Kings sign 2019 draft picks Arthur Kaliyev and Jordan Spence
The Kings on Wednesday signed two more of their up-and-coming players, 2019 draft picks Arthur Kaliyev and Jordan Spence, to entry-level contracts. ( read original story ...)
Craig Hodges told Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson to boycott Game 1 of 1991 NBA Finals after act of police brutality on Rodney King
Former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges, a teammate of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was always known to be outspoken during his playing days, and even now during retirement. ( read original story ...)
Oil Rallies After Saudi Arabia and Russia Agree to Extend Supply Cuts
Oil prices ended higher after a volatile session, lifted by an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Russia to extend supply cuts through July. ( read original story ...)
Pentagon unveils new policy for 12-month, unaccompanied tours to Iraq, Arabian Peninsula
The policy shift also means that military families will no longer accompany service members in Qatar and Bahrain. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar court denies bail to Canadian preacher who defied virus ban
A Myanmar court on Wednesday denied bail to a Canadian Christian preacher who held church services in defiance of a ban on gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that led to infections in ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Says Coronavirus Restrictions Could Return if Second Wave Hits
Iran's president warned the public on Wednesday that restrictions may have to be reimposed to fight the coronavirus if the country is hit by a second wave of infections, after authorities announced ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Russia cooperate on virus vaccine
Turkey’s health minister says Turkey and Russia have agreed to cooperate in the development of a coronavirus vaccine and plan to carry out joint clinical trials ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey not planning keeping weekend stay-at-home order as virus curbs ease
Turkey's health minister said on Wednesday his team would not recommend extending a weekend stay-at-home order nearly two months after it was imposed as the government continues to ease coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)