Among the many wonders Marco Polo encountered on his journey to China in the 13th century was paper money. The Chinese invention so impressed the Venetian traveler that he observed the Mongol emperor ... ( read original story ...)
UAE investors look at potential opportunities across Maldives
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in co-operation with the Embassy of Maldives in Abu Dhabi, organised a webinar on Maldives investment opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus businesses squeezed by bank closure
With banks in Cyprus closed for the 11th straight day on Tuesday, businesses were finding it increasingly difficult to operate, amid concerns some of them might even have to shut down. The small ... ( read original story ...)
AmCham to host webinar with Bahrain Tender Board on ‘How to Do Business with the Government of Bahrain’
Manama, Feb. 20 (BNA): The American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain) will host a webinar on “How to do Business with the Bahrain Government – an Update from the Bahrain Tender Board” on ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s nukes aren’t going anywhere, and the US needs to get over it
Opinion: Biden's approach to North Korea is a departure from Trump, but the continued insistence on denuclearization isn't going to achieve anything. ( read original story ...)
Petrol being smuggled to India from Nepal as it’s Rs. 22 cheaper there
The petrol is Rs 22 cheaper than India in Nepal, and people living in states that share border with Nepal have now come up with a new scheme to tackle rising fuel prices. ( read original story ...)
Yemen government accuses rebels of using civilians as human shields
Yemen's Saudi-backed government accused Huthi rebels Saturday of using civilians as human shields in their renewed offensive against its last major toehold in the north. ( read original story ...)
Feature: Horse breeding, a culture in northern Afghanistan associated with traditional game Buzkashi
Buzkashi or goat grabbing in English is a traditional tough game in Afghanistan, in which horse riding rivals compete fiercely to grab a goat carcass and deliver it to the goal, a circle on the ground ... ( read original story ...)
Feature: Horse breeding, a culture in northern Afghanistan associated with traditional game Buzkashi
Buzkashi or goat grabbing in English is a traditional tough game in Afghanistan, in which horse riding rivals compete fiercely to grab a goat carcass and deliver it to the goal, a circle on the ground ... ( read original story ...)
10 terrorists arrested in southern Afghanistan in recent days
Afghanistan's intelligence personnel arrested 10 terrorists in recent days in the Asian country's southern province of Kandahar, Governor of the province Rohullah Khanzada said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)