The faster the better — it’s ours.” The Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, an organization tasked with documenting the theft of tangible heritage from the country, is currently …
Kazakhstan: Pope Francis warns against use of religion as prop for power
Image Credit: REUTERS Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan: Religion should not be used as a prop for power, Pope Francis told an inter-faith meeting in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan on Wednesday. “May we never justify …
Missiles, drones paraded in Yemen capital on rebel anniversary
Thousands of troops paraded in Sanaa as Yemen’s Houthi rebels marked the eighth anniversary of their seizure of the capital with a show of strength, despite a truce in their war with Saudi-led forces.
US puts sanctions on Iran morality police, accusing unit of abusing women
The US held the unit responsible for the death of a woman in custody that has sparked protests around Iran. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste: 2022 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
Timor-Leste has made impressive strides in economic development and institution building. Yet, it is a low-income and fragile country with pressing development needs. A large fraction of the …
Oman’s real estate market sees recovery
Strong and positive momentum is expected to continue in the Sultanate of Oman’s real estate sector thanks to the shifting trends suggesting that the property market is once again on the investor radar …
Xanadu poised to benefit from Mongolian mining laws
Equities firm MST Access believes changes to the Government of Mongolia’s mining code has the potential to benefit foreign investment with revisions to the nation’s laws expected later this year. One …
Israeli army chief discusses Lebanon, Iran with French counterparts
The visit of IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi to Paris offered Jerusalem the possibility to discuss the security situation in Lebanon, and how France can play a constructive role against the Hezbollah …
UAE: Dh20,000 fine, 2 years jail for keeping lost property
If a resident finds any item or property that does not belong to them and keeps it with the intention of owning it, they will be prosecuted according to th..
Russia’s Neighbors Threaten Jail for Those Who Fight in Ukraine
The Kyrgyzstan embassy in Russia warned citizens that they could face 10 years in prison as punishment for fighting in the war.