Saudi Arabia’s mortgage issuance surged after three years of contraction, a rise that masks cracks in the property market. Banks issued 91 billion Saudi riyals ($24.3 billion) in new home loans ... ( read original story ...)
Grand Cristal Erbil Hotel set to open in Iraq by 2028
Cristal Hospitality Group, a leading UAE-based hotel management firm, has partnered with Qalhat Al Batra to develop the Grand Cristal Erbil Hotel in northern Iraq. The luxury property, […] ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador from Myanmar, a Bangladeshi foreign ministry official said on Thursday, after it acknowledged opening a communications line with a rebel army fighting its ...
Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment surges 25%
The country paid $3.5 billion in debt during the July–April period of the 2024–25 fiscal year, up 25 percent year-on-year. In Bangladeshi taka terms, debt servicing costs rose nearly 37 percent ...
Pakistan follows in US’ footsteps, to set up Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: All you need to know
Pakistan is set to establish its first sovereign strategic bitcoin reserve, its Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib has said at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.
Pakistan does crypto somersault to woo Trump, launches first govt-led strategic bitcoin reserve
Many see Islamabad’s newfound interest in crypto as a way to grow close business ties with the family of US President Donald Trump ...
India markets regulator strengthens risk monitoring of equity derivatives
India markets regulator on Thursday issued a set of measures to strengthen risk monitoring of equity derivatives, including the monitoring of market wide position on single stock derivatives.
Shehbaz Sharif’s big admission: ‘India’s BrahMos foiled Pakistan’s planned offensive’
India foiled Pakistan's planned offensive on the intervening night of May 9 and May 10 by firing BrahMos missiles, the country's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has admitted in a public speech.
Hopeful of a good outcome soon in India-US trade talks, India’s chief negotiator says
Trade talks between India and the United States are progressing well, New Delhi's chief negotiator said on Thursday, adding that he expects a good outcome soon.
Despite tariff pause, U.S. and China continue bitter ‘decoupling’
Friction between Beijing and Washington is growing as the Trump administration cracks down on visas for Chinese students and access to advanced computer chips.