Oil production in Azerbaijan stood at 8.8 million tonnes in the first three months of the year, slightly down from a year ago, the Azeri energy ministry said on Wednesday. BAKU, April 21 (Reuters) – …
Jordan backs Palestinians on Jerusalem elections, two-state solution
On the controversy surrounding the participation of Jerusalem Arabs in the elections, PA presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudaineh said that the elections will take place on ti …
Nepal PM holds dialogue with rival leader of own party
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a dialogue with a major political rival from his own party Madhav Kumar Nepal breaking months of deadlock amid politi …
Finance Ministry sees aid measures helping to achieve good data, boosting GDP this year
The Finance Ministry believes the implementation of various financial aid and support measures for the people and close monitoring can help the country to achieve good data, hence helping Malaysia …
Saudi Arabia Seeks to Speed Privatizations to Help Ease Deficit
Saudi Arabia is hoping to speed up privatizations to narrow a budget deficit that ballooned last year due to the pandemic and a slump in oil revenue.
The mission in Afghanistan is far from accomplished
US President Joe Biden has justified his decision to unconditionally and fully withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by 11 September 2021 on grounds that the original objective of preventing that …
Thailand fund industry sees 33.4 billion baht net inflow in first quarter, assets up 4%
Thailand’s fund management industry recorded a net inflow of 33.4 billion baht (US$1.07 billion) in the first quarter with most of the money going into China and global equity funds, and its total …
Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Advance as U.S. Offers Sanctions Relief
The Biden administration has signaled it is open to easing sanctions against critical elements of Iran’s economy, including oil and finance, helping narrow differences in nuclear talks, according to …
Oil Down 2% on Talk of Imminent Deal for Iran to Export Crude Again
Investing.com – Oil prices fell as much as 2% on Wednesday on talk of a nuclear deal by May for Iran that would take U.S. sanctions off the Islamic Republic’s crude exports, potentially adding another …
Novel about Vietnam veteran wins $5,000 William Colby prize
A novel about a Marine’s time in Vietnam and his struggles back home has won a $5,000 prize. Mark Treanor’s “A Quiet Cadence” is this year’s recipient of the …