Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy ... the party spokeswoman, in an interview with Business Insider. Al-Rasheed is a Saudi expert based at the London School of Economics. The other founding members ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s best small-cap gems
We believe small-cap stocks will outperform large caps in the post-Covid recovery phase for two reasons. First, small caps were hit harder during the crisis sell-off. Second, as a riskier area of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why rejoining the Iran nuclear deal isn’t so easy, even if Biden wins
A new Iran deal should consider the “gold standard” energy pact by the UAE and include a regional deal on the peaceful use of nuclear power. ( read original story ...)
At Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives, ‘world’s largest’ overwater villas open
Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is now home to what it claims are the world's largest one- and two-bedroom overwater villas -- and they even have slides! ( read original story ...)
Dream job? A Maldives resort is looking for a ‘barefoot bookseller’
One lucky literature lover will get to sell books and live on the paradise island resort of Soneva Fushi for six months from October 2020. ( read original story ...)
Democrats ramp up pressure on Lieberman to drop out of Georgia Senate race
Democrats have begun ramping up pressure on Georgia Democrat Matt Lieberman to drop out of the race for one of the Peach State’s two Senate seats up for grabs this year, citing concerns that he may co ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait joins Rolls-Royce cash talks
The sovereign wealth fund of Kuwait has joined its Singaporean counterpart in talks to shore up Rolls-Royce, the jet engine-maker that investors fear could run out of money next year.The Derby-based ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Leader Abbas Calls For ‘genuine Peace’ Talks At UN, Slams Arab Deals With Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, at the UNGA on Friday, called for an international peace conference next year to engage in a “genuine peace process” ... ( read original story ...)
Parents Have Questions About Mt. Lebanon Shift Toward Hybrid Model
Some parents want to know more about the hybrid model Mt. Lebanon School District is shifting to in October. KDKA's Amy Wadas has more. ( read original story ...)
Rat called Magawa awarded prestigious gold medal for Cambodia landmine detection
"Every discovery he makes reduces the risk of injury or death for local people," said PDSA director general Jan McLoughlin. ( read original story ...)