Bahrain Petroleum becomes the latest state owned entity in the Gulf to confirm redundancies of expat workers. Image Credit: AP Abu Dhabi: Bahrain Petroleum Company is reducing its fixed costs by ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Armenia Extends Emergency for Another Month
Authorities in Armenia have extended the state of emergency for another month until July 13, saying the coronavirus continues to remain a threat. ( read original story ...)
Armenia extends coronavirus state of emergency to July 13
Armenia said on Friday it had extended a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak until July 13 as the number of daily infections continues to rise. ( read original story ...)
Currency collapse fuels mass protests in Lebanon
A dramatic collapse in the value of the local currency sparked protests across Lebanon on Thursday night, as the government and central bank struggled to stem the country’s worst economic crisis since ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon in crisis talks as currency plunge sparks protests
Lebanon's government held crisis talks Friday after the country's currency plumbed record lows on the black market, triggering a night of angry protests over the worst recession in decades. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon protests escalate as currency dives
Many Lebanese citizens who rely on hard currency savings have fallen into poverty, their plight worsened by the pandemic. 'Now there is nothing' - Lebanon pushed to brink; How did ... ( read original story ...)
‘The government is letting us starve’: Nationwide protests erupt in Lebanon as currency plunges to record low
Lebanon’s prime minister held an emergency cabinet meeting on Friday as he scrabbled to fix a worsening financial crisis, after the plunging currency sparked mass rallies where protesters shut down ... ( read original story ...)
TİKA Continues to Support Tajikistan’s Fight against the COVID19 Outbreak
English News and Press Release on Tajikistan about Contributions, Health and Epidemic; published on 12 Jun 2020 by Govt. Turkey ... ( read original story ...)
In rare appeal to Israeli public, UAE warns against annexation
Some Israeli officials have dismissed the notion that applying sovereignty to Jewish settlements and the Jordan Valley in the West Bank would slow a discreet opening between Israel and Arab countries ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: Israel’s annexation would ‘upend’ improving Arab ties
The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the U.S. has warned Israel against annexing parts of the occupied West Bank, saying the move would “upend” Israel’s efforts to improve ties with Arab countries ... ( read original story ...)