Headlines- After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
- On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Corona Virus
COVID-19 Effects South Korea Economy
As the coronavirus rattles global markets, some analysts are now warning of a possible global recession. The damage is already starting to show in some countries hit hardest by the outbreak
COVID Latin America
Argentina has recorded Latin America’s first COVID-19-related death; a 64-year-old man who had a range of underlying conditions and was diagnosed with the virus after a trip to Europe. Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Costa Rica have also reported confirmed cases, and are closely monitoring travelers and reinforcing preventive and testing measures
Idle Factories, Empty Trade Zone Highlight...
About 800 of more than 4,000 workers at the Crystal Martin factory in Kandal province went on strike Thursday after the factory has failed to pay them in the wake of suspending production from March 5 to April 30 due to a lack of raw muaterials from China
COVID-19 Effect on Florida Tourism
Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. Its warm climate and miles-long beautiful beaches attract vacationers and those willing to relocate or retire. But with the threat of a coronavirus epidemic, things might not look so sunny for Florida tourism
COVID Nigeria Preparedness
Nigeria is fully prepared for COVID 19.National Reference Lab and other government institutions in Nigeria is Ready to test Coronavirus symptoms
Coronavirus Spins Yarn of Trouble for...
Bangladesh’s garment industry, the engine of the South Asian nation’s economy, has suffered huge losses with disruptions in the supply chain of fabrics imported from China as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak, factory owners and economists said Thursday
COVID19 Effects Kenya China Trade
Kenya is feeling the economic effects of the coronavirus, despite having no infections, as imports from China are dropping over travel bans for people and goods. Airlines are incurring losses and small traders in Kenya fear their stocks will soon be finished and they will be out of business
Coronavirus Tears At Ties On Russia-China...
Trade, study, and tourism have ground to a halt between the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk and the Chinese city of Heihe since Russia closed the border amid coronavirus fears
COVID Surgical Mask Not the Most...
While reports from places where coronavirus has spread show images of people wearing surgical masks, health experts say they are not the most effective protection against the spread of the illness
Tanzanian Health Authorities On High Alert...
Tanzania is said to be one of the countries in Africa most at high risk of importing the coronavirus because of its high trade volume with China. At Tanzania’s biggest market, traders are feeling the crunch as the availability of Chinese-made goods is shrinking. Meanwhile, authorities are preparing to prevent further transmission with intensified surveillance at the country’s ports of entry