Oman's economy likely shrank 6.4% in 2020, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, due to the coronavirus crisis and low oil prices putting a strain on the state's coffers. ( read original story ...)
Income tax on the cards for high income earners in Oman: IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated that Oman is planning to introduce income tax on high income earners as part of its medium-term fiscal balance plan. The Fund welcomed the fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shelf: How I Met Your Mother in a Geylang kampung
In a Valentine's Day edition of this monthly feature, we line up three new local books about love.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Feature: Shared New Year wish brings China-Laos railway builders closer
In the Spring Festival, the railway builders and people in Laos have expressed their eager wishes and anticipations on the China-Laos railway. "For our common wish, so many Chinese engineers stay away ... ( read original story ...)
White House denies Biden is snubbing Israel’s Netanyahu
The White House on Friday denied that U.S. President Joe Biden was intentionally snubbing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by failing to include him so far in an early round of phone calls to ... ( read original story ...)
Court challenges Arkansas law that aims to ban the boycott Israel movement
In 2017, the state passed the law, which financially penalizes companies that do not renounce the boycott Israel movement. A federal Arkansas judge dismissed a challenge to it in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Portuguese politician implies Jewish finance behind Israel vaccine success
The Jerusalem Post Customer Service Center can be contacted with any questions or requests: Telephone: *2421 * Extension 4 Jerusalem Post or 03-7619056 Fax: 03-5613699u000bE-mail: subs@jpost.com ... ( read original story ...)
US files complaint with Israel over unfair airline treatment for Tel Aviv flights
The US Department of Transportation has filed a complaint with Israel over unfair treatment of airlines, stemming from the closure of Ben Gurion International Airport in which Israel has allowed the ... ( read original story ...)
Indian authorities assess damages after earthquake in Tajikistan
Indian authorities on Saturday said there were no initial reports of critical damage to buildings and infrastructure, or casualties, in its northern states after intense tremors from a quake in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan Quake Shakes North India, Pakistan, No Major Damage
A strong earthquake struck Tajikistan on Friday and the tremors were felt as far away as north India and Pakistan, witnesses said. Many residents ran out of their homes, but no major damage was ... ( read original story ...)