Months after hundreds of thousands of football fans packed into its hotels and stadiums, Qatar is seeking to remedy a bout of the post-World Cup blues by hosting more international events.
Drug bust executed in Lebanon
A drug bust was executed at a Lebanon residence Thursday. According to the Lebanon Police Department, the residence at 603 CL Manier Street has been under investigation several times as a hub of drug …
Syrian law is PRO-LANDLORD
Rents: Can landlord and tenant freely agree rents in Syria? Rents may be freely agreed freely between landlord and tenant, except in the case of contracts entered into before the coming into force of …
From a Himalayan kingdom to western Sydney: one man’s journey against his own victimhood
Om Dhungel escaped ethnic persecution in Bhutan to make a new life in Australia. The strength and potential of refugees like him, he says, is vastly underestimated …
There have been achievements, but they are not enough
There is a wrong notion among local governments that only road building or construction of concrete infrastructure are symbols of development. This is the reason why local governments are not focusing …
Malaysia eyes easing MM2H visa rules to reignite investor interest from China, Japan, Hong Kong
Malaysia is hoping to lure back Asia’s rich, after tweaks to its golden visa programme during the pandemic led to a plunge in applications A minister says the visa process and financial requirements …
Australia news live: Australian charged for allegedly spitting at imam in Indonesia; NT police commissioner steps down
Australian charged for allegedly spitting at imam in Indonesia 04:42Stephanie Convery An Australian man has been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly spitting in the face of an imam. Brenton Craig …
China factory activity unexpectedly cools in April
China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly shrank in April, official data showed on Sunday, raising pressure on policymakers seeking to boost an economy struggling for a post-COVID lift-off amid …
China in a taxing dilemma, country hasn’t yet levied property tax against real estate owners: Report
Municipal governments have been relying on land sales as their major income source. These authorities may also impose local fees and charges, but these do not include major taxes like on property.
Cyprus permanent residency rules revised
Cyprus has revised the rules and regulation for third county (non-EU) nationals wishing to become permanent residents of the island.