American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines and other countries in Asia to further strengthen a security alliance and ...
Japan’s defense minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Saturday prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian neighbors as a symbol of the country’s past militarism. Koizumi has often been at the ...
Air India pilot’s reported cannabis test: what it can and can’t tell investigators
A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
China’s 20,000-Mile Solar Trade Route That Battled US Tariffs
Chinese companies obscured origins by using facilities in Indonesia and Africa to stay ahead of Trump’s tariffs and continue supplying solar panels to the US.
UAE property: ‘Will renovating my Dubai home before selling it actually increase its value?’
Before you splash the home-improvement cash, imagine what you're selling through the eyes of a prospective buyer, says our expert ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai rental checklist: 9 things to check before signing a tenancy contract
Dubai rental checklist: 9 key checks before signing a tenancy contract—verify landlord ownership, negotiate rent, understand fees, inspect the property, confirm maintenance duties, review ... ( read original story ...)
UAE real estate investing: Should you buy property or invest in listed real estate shares?
UAE property investors entering the next housing cycle face a sharper allocation choice between residential assets and listed developers’ shares. A buyer with about $272,000 (AED1 million) can acquire ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s “silicon shield” could be weakening
Semiconductor powerhouse TSMC is under increasing pressure to expand abroad and play a security role for the island. Those two roles could be in tension. One winter afternoon in a conference room in ...
Oman targets higher MINERAL Export Returns
SALALAH: Oman is seeking higher returns from its gypsum and chromite resources through more coordinated marketing and domestic processing, ...