Deadly fires are not uncommon in Indonesia. Earlier this month, a fire in a seven-storey office building in the capital Jakarta killed 22 people. Sixteen people have been killed and three left injured ...
Cyprus set to curb third-country nationals buying property
Cyprus MPs debate new laws to limit third-country nationals purchasing property as housing affordability becomes a national priority in 2026. ( read original story ...)
Where to rent in Dubai? Top areas and rent forecasts for 2026
Dubai rent forecast 2026 indicates a moderation in growth to around 6%, a slower pace attributed to an increased supply of residential units ... ( read original story ...)
How China’s property crisis helped crash its art market
A property boom that kicked off in the early 2000s became one of the biggest, fastest generators of wealth in history. Art deals became an easy way for billionaires to flaunt their riches. Xu Jiayin, ... ( read original story ...)
China extends home purchase tax cut to bolster property market
China will extend a policy scrapping value-added tax on certain home sales in a move aimed at easing the country’s persistent property slump. ( read original story ...)
China’s property woes could last until 2030
Vanke, a state-backed property giant, is teetering on the edge of default. New home sales by floor space have fallen by half since their peak in 2021. Fresh residential construction is down by nearly ... ( read original story ...)
Another Hindu Youth Killed In Bangladesh, Shot By Muslim Friend
According to police, the shooting took place on Monday evening at around 6.45 pm inside a garment factory in the Bhaluka upazila area of Bangladesh.
India–Pakistan and Pakistan–Afghanistan conflicts could reignite in 2026: US think tank flags Islamabad-backed terror
The CFR flags Pakistan’s continued role in fuelling regional instability, warning of a “moderate likelihood” of a “renewed armed conflict between India and Pakistan due to heightened terrorist ...
India Overtakes California As World’s Fourth Largest Economy—Data
India is among the world’s fastest-growing major economies and is well-positioned to sustain this momentum,” New Delhi said on Monday.
Digital payment hold potential to reshape Bangladesh’s financial future
Spurred by a 228% surge in card usage and the ubiquitous reach of MFS, digital transactions have crossed Tk 76,340 crore. This isn't just growth—it's a structural shift creating new pathways for consu ...