What was once a largely cash driven economy has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s most advanced digital payment ecosystems, News.az ...
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of ayatollah killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, named Iran’s new supreme leader, state media reports
President Donald Trump said last week that Mojtaba Khamenei would be "unacceptable," and Israel has vowed to target whoever was made Iran's new highest authority.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East. Al-Khelaifi has not been able to fly out of Doha for more than a week, a person with ...
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict takes toll on border communities
Though Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan have experienced strained relations in recent years, analysts warn that the latest escalation could leave long-lasting scars on communities living along ...
Childcare and more paid leave: Will China’s new plan to boost spending work?
Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.
Georgia Senate to debate ‘HOME Act’ aimed at capping property taxes
Georgia lawmakers in the Senate are preparing to debate House Bill 1116, known as the HOME Act, a proposal that would cap property tax increases rather than eliminate property taxes entirely. ( read original story ...)
‘Mad Concrete Dreams’ starring Ha Jung-woo takes aim at South Korea’s property obsession
Ha Jung-woo, known for hits such as “Along with the Gods” and “1987,” returns to television for the first time in 19 years with “Mad Concrete Dreams,” a satire ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marine insurers gain edge over London with cheaper war-risk cover
Hong Kong's special pool offers cheaper war cover for 10 Chinese ships in the Gulf, bolstering the city's role as a marine insurance hub Hong Kong is set to challenge London's dominance in marine ...
Cyprus business group joins European trade confederation to boost ties
The Cyprus International Business Association (CIBA) has joined the European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations (CITHA), in a move it said would strengthen Cyprus’ presence in ...
Opaque balance-of-payments flows keep sanctions risks hanging over Kyrgyzstan, GlobalSource says
By bne IntelliNews Large unexplained flows in Kyrgyzstan’s balance of payments continue to fuel concerns about sanctions circumvention linked to Russia, according to a report by GlobalSource Partners, ...