TOKYO — Japan’s trading houses stand at a critical juncture less than two years after receiving a personal visit and endorsement from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
Saudi fast-food giant Albaik set to start operations in Pakistan, says commerce minister
ISLAMABAD: Saudi fast-food giant Albaik has decided to start operations in Pakistan and is expected to open outlets in major cities, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said in Jeddah on Saturday. The …
Kurds in the new Syria want to preserve the cultural rights they gained in years of war
Kurds in Syria were marginalized during five decades of Assad family rule, with many denied citizenship and wrongly described as Arabs …
A tour through northeastern Syria in a moment of uncertainty
The sudden collapse of the Syrian government and President Bashar Assad’s flight to Russia in December marked a dramatic turning point for the country.
Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut
Power is being gradually restored across Sri Lanka after a nationwide outage left buildings including hospitals having to rely on generators. Officials say it may take a few hours to get power back across the island nation, but medical facilities and water purification plants have been given priority.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces
Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on 27 February to discuss what it described as “serious” developments for Palestinians, according to a statement from the Egyptian foreign ministry on Sunday.
North Korea to produce strike drones co-developed with Russia – media
In return for sending its military to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, North Korea is receiving technical assistance from Moscow to develop several types of advanced strike drones, and mass production of these drones may begin as early as this year.
Trump to meet with leaders of Saudi Arabia and Egypt, Israeli president says
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump was set to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and possibly Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,
Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude jolts Afghanistan
An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said.The earthquake happened at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible …
South Korea’s $720 Billion Pension Fund Makes Bold Moves in the U.S. Stock Market
South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), one of the world’s largest public pension funds, is making bold moves in the U.S. stock market. With