Cuba Relaxes Rules on Foreign Investment
Cuba has announced that it will allow foreign investors into its wholesale and retail trade for the first time in 60 years. Deputy Trade Minister Ana Teresita Gonzalez said foreign … Read more
Interior policy
China Implements New Internet Access Requirements
China said it would implement new internet guidelines, demanding using real identities to register online accounts. Cyber Administration of China said it would not permit online service providers to cater … Read more
Hong Kong to Tag and Track All COVID Patients Electronically
Hong Kong announced it will issue electronic tracking bracelets for people in COVID home isolation to reportedly curb the spread of the coronavirus. Hong Kong health minister Lo Chung-mau said … Read more
Brazil Allows Use of Home-Grown Cannabis for Medical Use
A top court in Brazil has authorized on Tuesday three patients to use home-grown cannabis for their medical treatment. The Superior Court of Justice, composed of a five-judge panel, unanimously … Read more
UAE Bans New Pixar Film ‘Lightyear’ Over Scene Depicting Same-Sex Kiss
The new Disney-Pixar animated film ‘Lightyear’ was banned from being shown in cinemas in the United Arab Emirates after it was revealed that the film contains a kiss between two … Read more
Malaysia Abolishes Capital Punishment
Malaysia has agreed to abolish mandatory death penalties and allow judges to set alternative punishments for a range of offenses, the country’s law minister an announced on Friday. Malaysia voted … Read more
Bi-Partisan Senate Working Group Announces Framework on Limited Gun Control Measures
A bi-partisan group of US senators announced that they have agreed a framework for potential legislation on gun limited control measures. If passed, the proposed legislation includes enhanced red flag … Read more
Sri Lanka Installs New PM, Bars Rajapaksa and MPs from Leaving Country
United National Party (UNP) head Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing political turmoil. Wickremesinghe’s sudden appointment came after Mahinda … Read more
Kuwait Appoints New Interior and Defense Ministers Amid Political Tensions
Kuwait has appointed Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al Sabah, as Interior Minister and Sheikh Talal Al Sabah as Defense Minister aimed at political tensions with the country’s elected parliament. The new … Read more
Algeria FM Says To Host Inter-Palestinian Talks
Algerian Foreign Minister, Ramtane Lamamra said it would host the inter-Palestinian talks as the reconciliation process with Palestinian factions has begun. Briefing newsmen in Kuwait on Monday, Lamamra said that … Read more