Billions of dollars in U.S. arms deals have been helping to build up and revamp Taiwan’s defenses against potential attacks from China. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports as China ramps up military ...
Chinese students find themselves caught in the US-China crossfire – again
Xiao Chen turned up at the US Consulate in Shanghai on Thursday morning, hours after Washington announced that it would "aggressively" revoke the visas of Chinese students. The 22-year-old had a visa ...
New World Gets More Bank Commitments for Loan Refinancing
Embattled Hong Kong property developer New World Development Co. has landed more vows from banks to help with a HK$87.5 billion ($11.2 billion) loan refinancing deal, bringing commitments to about 40% ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia PSC candidate removed from ballot says he’s appealing
Daniel Blackman says he’s appealing a decision to remove him from the primary ballot for the Georgia Public Service Commission in District 3. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Supreme Court upholds ban on those under 21 from carrying handguns in public
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a state law Wednesday that bans most people under 21 from carrying a handgun in public. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property market is hard to read
Singapore doubled the stamp duty on foreign homebuyers to a steep 60%. Since then, residential property has become a twin-speed market. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan reveals funds received by budget on land tax and property tax of legal entities
In 2024, Azerbaijan's land tax revenues from legal entities surpassed forecasts by 9.9%, totaling 54.3 million manat ($31.96 million), with 61% coming from the non-oil sector. However, property ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s property insurance market elevates in 4M2025
Azerbaijan's property insurance market elevates in 4M2025 Economy Materials 27 May 2025 01:37 (UTC +04:00) From January through April 2025, Azerbaijani insurers collected 70.8 million manat ($41.6 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Provides Significant Sanctions Relief to Syria
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 23, 2025, announced a significant relaxation of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia may approve more cross-border financial products
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia are considering allowing more cross-border financial products, authorities said on Thursday, as the two markets seek to deepen financial ties amid rising trade uncertainties ...