We have long expressed our position on unblocking regional transport links in the Crossroads of Peace project. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference on July 16. "Armenia ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia: Property Disputes Fueling Church Tension between Yerevan and Tbilisi
The Georgian Orthodox Church’s claim to several monasteries in neighboring Armenia is stoking religious tension between the two South Caucasus neighbors. The fact that Armenia was the first country to ... ( read original story ...)
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. LVS is poised to benefit from growth in Macao and Singapore, driven by investments focused on enhancing the business and delivering top-tier customer experiences. Travel recovery ...
Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels near its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected eight sorties of PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. Of the eight, two ...
Oman releases 2026 budget — here’s where the money’s going
Oman has officially signed off on its 2026 national budget, and it’s setting the tone for the years ahead. Alongside it, the sultanate has launched the next phase of its Vision 2040 economic programme ...
UAE aviation strengthens role as economic benchmark
The UAE aviation sector strengthened its global standing in 2025 with regulatory, sustainability, and infrastructure contributing up to 18% of GDP ...
Gem Sri Lanka 2026 set to unfold its biggest story yet at Shangri-La Colombo
Building on the resounding success of its first two editions, Gem Sri Lanka 2026 is poised to mark a defining moment in the country’s gem and jewellery industry when it takes place on 7, 8 and 9 ...
Saudi Arabia attracts 20 of world’s top 30 banks, investment minister says
RIYADH — Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said Saudi Arabia has succeeded in attracting 20 of the world’s top 30 banks as part of efforts to expand the presence and activity of major global asset ...
The UN’s Continued Engagement in Iraq after UNAMI
The United Nations' Continued Engagement in Iraq after UNAMI Following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on 31 December 2025, the United Nations ...
Over $100bn in Investments in Iraq Over Three Years
By John Lee. Iraq has achieved more than US$102 billion in investments over the past three years, reflecting rising confidence among domestic and foreign investors, according to a 2025 review issued ...