Property investors in Dubai can expect returns of eight to 10 per cent in 2025-26 — among the highest globally — driven by robust demand and a steadily growing population, according to industry ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai real estate: Property transactions hit nearly $118bn in first half of 2025
The Dubai real estate market has achieved transactions worth AED431 billion in the first six months of 2025, representing a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Eddie Jordan’s true character shone through as he doubled Tiger Woods’ rent
Tiger Woods crossed paths with former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan when he rented the Irishman's house during the 2006 World Match Play Championship ... ( read original story ...)
Decomposing bodies pile up on streets after more than 1,000 killed in Syria
As many as 1,017 people have been killed during clashes, executions and Israeli airstrikes in Syria ahead of a ceasefire today. Mutilated, decomposing bodies are piling on streets in the southern city ... ( read original story ...)
Syria…the Logic of Spoil-sharing and the Elixir of Citizenship
Sharaa. This phase was supposed to pave the way for rebuilding the state and its shattered institutions and society, but events on the ground points to a completely different dynamic. Sectarian and ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Syria government forces deployed to block Bedouin fighters amid fragile ceasefire
As calm was reported in the Syrian city of Sweida on Sunday, members of the internal security command were deployed in Al-Mazra'a village near the city, blocking entry of armed Bedouin tribesmen. ( read original story ...)
Rate cut to spur moderate demand in property sector, say analysts
The cut in the overnight policy rate by Bank Negara Malaysia will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue ... ( read original story ...)
Why Gulf-based NRIs are investing in Indian property like never before
Indian property markets are stabilising in 2025, attracting Gulf-based NRIs with affordable entry points and strong rental yields. Fractional ownership and favourable exchange rates enhance investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s minority government likely to lose upper house control, exit polls show
Japan’s ruling coalition is likely to lose its majority in the upper house, exit polls showed after Sunday’s election, potentially heralding political turmoil as a tariff deadline with the United ...
Japan’s ruling party set to lose majority, exit polls suggest
Exit polls from a key election in Japan project the ruling coalition is set to lose its majority, putting the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba under immense political pressure. Voters headed to ...