ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — A few days ago I returned from a rare visit to Turkmenistan — an isolated and anachronistic country, and one of the most cut-off in the world, even compared to other …
Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Set to End His Tenure a Wanted Man
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Once celebrated as a financial wizard, Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh is spending his final weeks in office a wanted man, faced with French and German arrest warrants …
Lebanon’s Michael Larson and the $110,000 Press Your Luck scandal of 1984
Born in Lebanon Larson grew up in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon … After paying $28,000 in taxes on his winnings, Larson used some of the money to buy real estate and to buy presents for his …
The true toll of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border conflict
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan should urgently investigate all alleged violations … In the event of a land swap that deprives people of their homes and other property, the two countries should ensure …
UAE announces rules on tax and real estate
UAE Ministry of Finance issues a ministerial decision on transitional rules of corporate tax UAE announces rules on tax and real estate Corporate tax, Ministry of Finance, Real Estate, UAE, UAE …
Bursa Malaysia recoups earlier losses to end marginally higher
Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close marginally higher today, lifted by late buying in utilities and technology counters, in line with …
A regional court revokes search warrants in tycoon Usmanov’s German money-laundering investigation
The authorities in Uzbekistan have called on the West to lift sanctions … media outlets have also rectified or removed articles as inaccurate, that claimed the property and yacht belonged to Usmanov …
Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?
Here is a rundown of presidential candidates’ promises and rhetoric on issues such as security, refugees and economy.
Lux* South Ari Atoll, Maldives
This is one resort that could proudly boast about delivering a great retreat for everyone – from solo travellers to multi-generation families – and rise to that promise …
Further lawsuit expected in €1.7bn row between Irish developer Paddy McKillen and Qatari royals
The bitter dispute between Paddy McKillen and members of Qatar’s royal family over a £1.5bn (€1.7bn) payment the Irish property tycoon says he is owed for his stake in the luxury Maybourne Hotels …