Israel and the United States are nearing a deal whereby Israel would commit not to use Chinese technology for its next generation 5G mobile telecoms networks, a U.S. official said. The newspaper …
The Israel-UAE Deal Is Trump’s First Unambiguous Diplomatic Success
Trump’s new restrictions on Chinese apps and technology are so far-reaching that the future of the open internet is at stake. As protests rock another post-Soviet state, the Kremlin could be in an …
Palestinians warn Israel-UAE deal imperils Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque
Angry Palestinians in Jerusalem accused the United Arab Emirates of collaborating with Israel and endangering Al-Aqsa mosque – Islam’s third-holiest site – as they gathered for Friday prayers the day …
Israel-UAE peace deal is a tribute to Trump’s Iran policy: Marc Short
Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff Marc Short says the Trump administration continues to encourage people to wear face masks when in crowded spaces but doesn’t believe in mandating it for all …
Azerbaijani Ambassador In Balkans Detained On Embezzlement Charges
Herzegovina, and Montenegro, Eldar Hasanov, has been detained on embezzlement charges. Azerbaijan’s State Security Service said in a statement on August 13 that Hasanov is suspected of embezzling from …
UK ready to share its renewable energy dev’t experience with Uzbekistan
There is an enormous opportunity for the UK and Uzbekistan to cooperate more closely in a number of areas, including trade and investment, environmental issues, strengthening of ties between the two …
Saudi Wealth Fund Is Said to Repay $10 Billion Bridge Loan
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has paid back a $10 billion bridge loan two months ahead of schedule, according to people familiar with the matter.The Public Investment Fund has fully repaid the …
Blockchain Bites: Ripple’s Rebuff, DeFi’s ‘Degens’ and China’s CBDC
Both the U.S. and China are advancing on their central bank digital currency (CBDC) designs while a Bitcoin developer created a new programming language.
Hong Kong Second-Quarter GDP Shrinks 9% Year-On-Year, Full-Year Outlook Downgraded
The second quarter’s pace compares with a decline of 9.1% in the previous quarter, and an advance estimate of negative 9.0%. On a quarterly basis, the economy contracted a seasonally adjusted 0.1% for …
Hong Kong Second-Quarter GDP Shrinks 9% Year-On-Year, Full-Year Outlook Downgraded
The second quarter’s pace compares with a decline of 9.1% in the previous quarter, and an advance estimate of negative 9.0%. On a quarterly basis, the economy contracted a seasonally adjusted 0.1% for …