(Bloomberg) -- One of the Middle East’s rare cross-border bank mergers may need to be reassessed after the coronavirus delayed the formation of an entity with about $100 billion in assets. Kuwait ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait police dispel ‘riot’ by Egyptians stranded by virus
Police in Kuwait “dispelled a riot” by stranded Egyptians unable to return home amid the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said early Monday, the first ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait says police ‘control’ rioting Egyptian workers
Police in Kuwait "dispelled a riot" by stranded Egyptians unable to return home amid the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said early Monday, the first reported sign of unrest from the region's vast ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait says breaks up Egyptian worker riot over repatriation
Kuwaiti security officials broke up a riot by Egyptian workers seeking repatriation after being held in special housing units for violations of the country's residence law, Kuwait's Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways Slashes Workforce to Cut Costs on Virus
Jazeera Airways Co. of Kuwait laid off about 300 employees, or about a third of its workforce, in an effort to cuts costs as the coronavirus batters the airline industry. The low-cost airline is also ... ( read original story ...)
Democracy judged: Israel high court hears case against Netanyahu
Israel’s Supreme Court heard arguments Sunday about whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can rule while facing criminal indictments. ( read original story ...)
Lesson learned: Around Jordan, teammates saw price of fame
There were obvious perks to being teammates with Michael Jordan. Plenty of his Chicago teammates own multiple championship rings, they appear in some of the most-replayed NBA highlight clips ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s How Harvey Gantt Feels, 30 Years Later, About Michael Jordan Refusing to Back Him
The Last Dance focused on Michael Jordan's refusal to endorse Harvey Gantt in his Senate run against Jesse Helms. Here's what Gantt thinks now. ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 6 recap: Being Michael Jordan was ‘an impossible task’
ESPN’s “The Last Dance” is a 10-part documentary that focuses on Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. Read our recaps here: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 Michael ... ( read original story ...)
Was Michael Jordan’s gambling a problem? ‘The Last Dance’ delves into infamous side of MJ
Episode 6 of "The Last Dance" examined an infamous Michael Jordan topic: his penchant for gambling on just about anything outside of basketball. ( read original story ...)