Jordanian security forces arrested leading members of the opposition-run teachers union on Saturday, raided its offices and shut it down for two years, escalating a confrontation with a group that has …
Expanding financial inclusion to fight poverty, pandemic
The adverse impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has not spared the Philippine banking industry. The ongoing health crisis pushed issues over money and finances to the fore among …
‘Non-apparel sectors need equal financial support, incentives’
Trade leaders, economists for showcasing other sectors to rebound from Covid-19 economic fallout Equal financial policy support and incentives for the non-apparel export sector are very crucial for …
Dubai-China FinTech agreement brings new opportunities for DIFC
They now share a vision with DIFC to drive the future of finance by developing the next generation of tools for use in the industry. With Dubai recognised as one of the world’s top ten FinTech hubs …
Between 6,000-6,500 Pakistani terrorists in Afghanistan: UN report
The 26th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS, al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities said that the terror group al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent …
Iranian judiciary says passengers on ‘harassed’ airliner can sue U.S. in Iran courts
Iran’s judiciary said on Saturday that passengers of an airliner that Tehran has said was “harassed” this week by an American fighter jet over Syria can sue the U.S. military for damages in Iranian …
Space Race: UAE Launches Mission to Mars
Jul.24 — The UAE successfully launched its Mars Hope probe from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center using a Japanese rocket on July 19. The craft is expected to reach Mars in February 2021 …
US mulls investment fund with Uzbekistan, Afghanistan
The United States has discussed with Uzbekistan and Afghanistan the formation of an investment fund to finance private sector projects in the two Central Asian countries, the Uzbek Ministry of …
Japan, Britain to protect encryption keys in trade pact, Nikkei says
Japan and Britain have agreed not to force their companies to disclose algorithms or set up local data servers, as part of talks aimed at a bilateral trade deal, the Nikkei said on Saturday. A Japan-B …
Georgia, Minnesota players win national prep honors
Football player Arik Gilbert and basketball player Paige Bueckers have been named national high school athletes of the year. Gilbert of Marietta, Georgia, is the first tight end to win. Bueckers of …