Korean liaison office on its side of the border, in an explosive rebuke to Seoul that appeared designed to draw maximum global attention with little immediate risk of war.The move represented North Ko ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand plans $722 million subsidy to spur domestic travel after virus crisis
Thailand will defray costs for domestic holidaymakers, with the cabinet approving measures worth 22.4 billion baht ($722 million) on Tuesday, to help the tourism industry after visitors dried up ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine journalist’s trial suggests ‘orchestrated attempt’ to hush state critics: BowerGroupAsia
The arrest and trial of veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, among other incidents, suggest a possible "weaponizing" of the law in an "orchestrated attempt" to silence the government's critics, ... ( read original story ...)
India Says Three Soldiers Died in Clash With Chinese Troops
India says at least three of its soldiers have died in a “violent” clash with Chinese troops at a section along their unmarked border high in the Himalayas, in the first fatalities resulting from ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain unveils own motorsport team for 2021 Dakar Rally
The Kingdom of Bahrain will make its debut entry at the 2021 Dakar Rally with the launch of its official new motorsport team from the new season. Named the Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX), the team is ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain open to hosting second F1 race on new layout
Bahrain Grand Prix officials have revealed they would be open to hosting two races this season, using an alternative layout to the current track. He said: “One of the nice attractions of Bahrain is ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain becomes first country in MENA to ratify key UN treaty
Bahrain has become the first country in MENA to ratify a key UN convention on electronic communications, helping to enable a new wave of digital business across the region and enhance investor ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain agrees $470m emergency funding to fight Covid-19
Bahrain's Cabinet also approves proposal to exempt tenants of state-owned commercial outlets from paying rent for three months ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s Blue Outdoors Aims To Be The Go-To Platform for Enthusiasts Of Outdoor Activities
Blue Outdoors provides products from boat accessories and water sports equipment to camping and trips products. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait: Accomplices of Bangladeshi MP received ‘bags’ with millions of dinars
Al Rai newspaper reported after his detailed confession of providing financial sums to a director in one of the ministries, a civil servant in the Ministry of Interior and another accomplice, the ... ( read original story ...)