The Azerbaijani authorities have been rounding up local officials accused of corruption. Among the alleged crimes: improperly giving out permissions to leave home amid a strict COVID-19 stay-at-home r ... ( read original story ...)
Minister: Slovenia, Azerbaijan must unleash untapped opportunities in services, investments
By Trend Slovenia and Azerbaijan should unleash the untapped opportunities not only in trade cooperation but also in services and investments, Minister of Economic Development and Technology Zdravko ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Met His Wife, Yvette Prieto, In a Very Relatable Way
The limited series follows Michael Jordan's time with the Chicago Bulls during its final championship season of 1997-98. Since most of the programs I usually watch, like sporting events, are on hold, ... ( read original story ...)
Syria postpones election for second time over virus
Syria postponed a parliamentary election for a second time Thursday as part of measures to protect the war-battered country from the coronavirus pandemic. The Syrian government has recorded 44 cases, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 39 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
Malaysia reported 39 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,467 infections. ( read original story ...)
US announces $49m settlement in Malaysia 1MDB scandal
US authorities have reached a deal to recover another $49 million in assets bought with money looted from Malaysia's 1MDB state investment fund and laundered through the global financial system. More ... ( read original story ...)
US to grant Iraq gas waiver in show of support for new PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. plans to grant Iraq a 120-day sanctions waiver enabling the country to import Iranian gas and electricity to meet its power needs, the State Department said, hours after ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s Former Spy Chief Voted Prime Minister After 6 Months Of Caretaker Government
Kathimi was the third candidate that Iraq's president had asked to try to form a government. Parliament approved the majority of Kathimi's cabinet early Thursday morning. ( read original story ...)
Ex-spy Chief Becomes Iraq PM Amid Fiscal, Virus Crises
Iraq's former spy chief Mustafa Kadhemi took office as prime minister Thursday facing a staggering economic crisis, a pandemic and the spectre of renewed protests after breaking months of political ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq Chooses New Prime Minister, an Ex-Intelligence Chief Backed by U.S.
Kadhimi, Iraq has its first real government in more than five months. He will confront an array of daunting problems. ( read original story ...)