The United Arab Emirates will double the size of its astronaut corps by early next year with the selection of two people from more than 4,000 applicants. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls for UAE to make ‘fastest recovery’ from pandemic
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid spoke of the need to protect public health, the economy and the UAE's way of life in an online meeting to develop the nation's post Covid-19 strategy. The Vice President and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE to cut oil output by 100,000bpd in June
The UAE will voluntarily cut its oil output by 100,000 barrels per day in June in a bid to back Saudi Arabia's efforts to rebalance the world oil market, said Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan to Mack Brown on Jordan Brand Shoes Going to Other Schools, ‘Start Winning Some Games”
Were you expecting Michael Jordan to say something other than "win"? Good to note that Mack Brown answered back; The ceiling is now the roof. ( read original story ...)
How ‘The Last Dance’ has changed the way we discuss Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other NBA legends
On Tuesday, as a staff, CBS Sports will release its list of the top 15 players in NBA history. Inspired by "The Last Dance", and by the time we've had stuck at home to think deeply about the things we ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Mahathir and Anwar entered a ‘marriage of convenience,’ says expert
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his former political rival Anwar Ibrahim have once again set aside their differences in an attempt to oust incumbent leader Muhyiddin Yassin through a vote of no ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 70 new coronavirus cases with one new death
Malaysian health officials reported 70 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the cumulative total to 6,726. The health ministry also reported one new death, bringing total fatalities to 109. ( read original story ...)
Oil prices climb as Saudi Arabia pledges further production cut
Oil futures rose on Tuesday, boosted by an unexpected commitment from Saudi Arabia to deepen production cuts in June to help drain the glut in the global market that has grown as the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s new PM: Protesters will be protected from violent attacks
After releasing anti-government protesters from jail, new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced Monday he would bring to justice those who attacked them. ( read original story ...)
Trump congratulates Iraq PM Kadhimi on forming government
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Monday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to congratulate him on the approval of his new government by Iraqi lawmakers last week, the White House said. I ... ( read original story ...)