Japan’s biggest banks have a $44 billion problem: how to sell stakes in their most important clients without losing their business. ( read original story ...)
Japan Foreign Minister’s Three Tests In Mauritius Oil Spill Visit
Japan’s Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, arrives in Mauritius for the highest profile visit by a Japanese official to the site of the Wakashio oil spill in August. He faces 3 important tests to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Media Mogul Faces National Security Charge
Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai appeared in court on Saturday morning to face a charge under the national security law that could put him in jail for life. He is accused of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says no banks linked to people sanctioned over Hong Kong crackdown
The U.S. Treasury said on Friday it has not identified any foreign financial institution "that has knowingly conducted a significant transaction" since Oct. 14 with individuals deemed responsible for ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei establishes diplomatic relations with Rwanda; no new Covid-19 cases for three days
The Brunei government and the government of the Republic of Rwanda have decided to establish diplomatic relations with effect from Dec 9, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Oman welcomes Morocco, Israel normalisation as step towards regional peace
Oman welcomed Morocco's announcement that it was establishing diplomatic ties with Israel and hoped the move would strengthen efforts towards a lasting and just peace in the Middle East, its foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Is Pakistan edging closer to formal recognition of Israel?
Pakistan has begun to take steps toward ending a decades-old diplomatic impasse with Israel, closely coordinating with its key ally, Saudi Arabia, on the matter while settling on an unstated position ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s options to hit Israel for nuke chief’s killing reach far beyond Hezbollah
While Lebanese terror group may be keen to stay out of the fight, precision rocket tech is reaching Gaza and accurate cruise missiles are within the grasp of groups in Iraq ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan Opens His Exclusive Golf Club “The Grove XXIII”
Michael Jordan has opened the Grove XXIII, his state-of-the-art private golf course. Named after his iconic number from the Chicago Bulls, this sophisticated high tech luxury course provides a new ... ( read original story ...)
Bradley Beal signs endorsement deal with Jordan Brand
The Washington Wizards will not be the only team Bradley Beal will be apart of this season. The two-time All-Star is joining the Jordan Brand family as its newest athlete. Beal will represent Jordan ... ( read original story ...)