One woman documented her seven-hour wait to enter Hong Kong, just one coronavirus prevention measure being taken at the airport. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers clash again as pro-Beijing lawmaker elected key committee chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong's legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar halts all commercial activities until end of May
Qatar tightened restrictions on commercial activities on Monday, ordering all shops to close until the end of the month as part of measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. Qatar, where ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus pandemic: Qatar rolls out harsh penalty for not wearing masks
The Gulf nation of Qatar is serious about enforcing face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, with violators facing up to three years in prison. ( read original story ...)
Qatar confirms virus in jail, denies widespread outbreak
Qatar confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 at a jail on Tuesday as campaign group Human Rights Watch warned other prisoners could be at risk of contracting the disease. Two inmates were acutely ill but none ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia companies redirect efforts to COVID-19 supply needs
Georgia-based companies praised Monday by Gov. Brian Kemp for diverting part of their business operations to making or distributing personal protective equipment or health care supplies during the ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Georgia’s coronavirus data made reopening look safe. The numbers were a lie
In the absence of a coherent federal public health response, millions of Americans are trying to will the coronavirus away through the sheer force of their God-given exceptionalism. Mass delusion ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan to introduce 100 percent mandatory forex sales
Turkmenistan will force local companies to sell all of their export proceeds to the country's sovereign fund, up from the previously required 50%, state television reported on Monday. The further ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus crisis ‘could help ease Gulf tensions’ – UAE
Coronavirus stokes Middle East boiling points;; As far back as late January, he says, the UAE's national security advisor warn ... ( read original story ...)
UAE to Expand Nightly Coronavirus Curfew, Allow More Residents to Return
The curfew, which currently runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., would start at 8 p.m. as of Wednesday until further notice, Saif Al Dhaheri, spokesman for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster ... ( read original story ...)