Ninety-six-year-old Li Ka-shing earned the nickname “superman” for his uncanny sense of when to sell. Not for the first time, one of his deals has angered Beijing.
Israel Has Powerful Friends in America—but a Few Enemies Too
Bidding for beachfront property in Gaza is on hold, at least until Russia stops blocking Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal, but Israel remains at the center of America’s culture wars. The Trump …
‘Hell will rain down upon you’: Trump’ strikes Saturday against Yemen’s Houthis kills 9
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis on Saturday over the group’s attacks against ships in the Red Sea, warning “hell will rain down upon …
British man’s ‘life is in danger’ after health deteriorates in Afghan jail with his wife
A British man’s ‘life is in danger’ with his health deteriorating since he and his wife were detained in Afghanistan. Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 79 and 75, were travelling home to the country’s …
Inheritance rights
THE Federal Shariat Court’s ruling that it is un-Islamic to deprive a woman of her right to inheritance is a watershed moment in Pakistan’s struggle for gender equality. For generations, women across …
China’s property market edges toward an inflection point
UBS analysts on Wednesday became the latest to raise expectations that China’s struggling real estate market is close to stabilizing.
Journey to Bhutan: A Celebration of ‘Gross National Happiness’
With a unique commitment to “Gross National Happiness” (read: a reframing of the more staid – and decidedly less human – Gross National Product), visiting Bhutan creates an experience beyond simple …
Renters in Yerevan Are Facing Volatile Market
Spectator YEREVAN — Armenia’s real estate rental market has undergone significant changes in recent years. The sharp increase in rental prices is driven by […] …
As deadline looms, Georgia House passes lawsuit reform bill
One of Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priorities took another step toward passage when the state House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at reforming Georgia’s civil liability laws.
Georgia House of Representatives passes controversial tort reform bill
A bill that would limit certain lawsuits in Georgia is one step closer to becoming law. The House of Representatives voted 91-82 to pass Senate Bill 68 on Thursday. The bill now heads back to the …