KOLKATA: The ecologically crucial but fragile Sundarbans, spread across Bengal and Bangladesh, has suffered losses of more than Rs 2 lakh crore ($25 billion in current exchange rates) in life, …
Quader urges media to maintain objectivity
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has called upon the media to play an objective role in all spheres and sought media support in taking ahead the …
IT Raids KPCC Working President Residence In Chikkamagaluru; Property Documents Seized
The IT sleuths seized several documents pertaining to property and other assets. The local police were also called to the location.
Apparel firm to invest $87M in Georgia facility, hiring 294
ELLABELL, Ga. An apparel company is opening a factory and distribution center in coastal Georgia, investing $87 million with plans to hire 294 workers. Komar Brands, based in Jers …
Trump Inks Licensing Deal For $1.6 Billion Saudi Real Estate Development
The Trump Organization signed an agreement to license its brand to a housing and golf complex set to be built in Oman by a Saudi Arabian developer, according to the New York Times.
Lebanon buys chunk of Albany for $65k
If that sounds confusing, that’s because the city of Albany owned a piece of property in Lebanon. The Lebanon City Council directed city staff on Nov. 9 to sign a $65,000 purchase agreement with …
Understanding the logic behind the Syrian regime’s violence
The Syrian state’s persecution of the population has been well documented throughout the country’s more than 11-year conflict. Less well understood is the logic behind the violence — who the regime …
Iraq Seeks Stable Oil Prices as It Rebuilds, Premier Says
Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, seeks to keep oil prices near current levels to ensure market stability as the country rebuilds, according to new Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.Most Read …
Property Markets Work Better When the Line Doesn’t Always Go Up
Japan’s housing sector has been flat for years. But if dwellings are plentiful and attainable, why should that be a bad thing?