The move comes as part of a broader effort by the Trump Administration in order to cripple Iran's energy exports, which count for a very significant chunk of Tehran's exchange earnings as well. ( read original story ...)
US sanctions 8 Indian companies, 5 Indian nationals as part of latest action against Iran’s energy trade, shipping network
The latest action is part of the Donald Trump administration’s “maximum pressure campaign” on Iran, which has now seen multiple rounds of sanctions against individuals and firms over the past few ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus-based shipping company sanctioned by US over Iran links
A Cyprus-based shipping company by the name of “GMCG Ltd” was designated as “blocked property” by the United States’ government as part of the country’s latest round of sanctions imposed on Iran and ... ( read original story ...)
Why Indonesia doesn’t have to worry about a property bubble
Leslie Shaffer Updated Mon, Jul 25, 2016, 10:33 PM Indonesia property prices may appear set to surge amid expectations of a wave of repatriated funds, but investors should temper their expectations. ( read original story ...)
India’s top realty firms hit Rs 16L cr valuation; DLF, Lodha, IHC among biggest players
DLF continues to top the list with a valuation of Rs 2.07 lakh crore, followed by Lodha Developers at Rs 1.38 lakh crore. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan jails more than 100 members of ex-PM Imran Khan’s party for 2023 riots
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday sentenced more than 100 members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to prison terms on charges related to riots that targeted military sites in 2023,
Why is Donald Trump cozying up to Pakistan? 3 reasons and signs that are hard to miss
The US does not have strong diplomatic relations with Iran, but Pakistan does. This puts Pakistan in a unique position. But is that the only reason for Trump's growing fondness for Islamabad? Well, there's more.
Indonesia lifts tsunami alerts after recording only small waves
The waves triggered by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s far east did not cause any damage or casualties in Indonesia, as recorded by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).
Map shows where China and Russia are expanding bases in Antarctica
The quasi-allies are increasing their presence on the continent, raising concerns about the peaceful research reserve's future.
Exclusive: China polysilicon firms plan $7 bln fund to shut a third of industry capacity
Chinese producers of polysilicon, a building block for solar panels, are in talks to create a 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) fund to acquire and shut down roughly a third of production capacity and ...