For the next few years, if Timor-Leste continues to rely on a single account – the Petroleum Fund – to pay public servants, subsidize veterans, provide social services, and finance mega ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi’s Samba-NCB new entity to finance development projects: Chairman
The Samba chairman said that since there were branches of NCB and Samba only several meters apart, one branch would be closed and transferred to a new location to serve customers. ( read original story ...)
Vehicle-carrier ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman
A Bahamas-flagged ship, the MV HELIOS RAY, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and a maritime security firm said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Canada pension fund CEO resigns after flying to Dubai for Covid vaccine
Mark Machin steps down from position after traveling for first dose of vaccine while most Canadians wait to receive their first jab ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi’s Samba-NCB new entity to finance development projects: Chairman
The Samba chairman said that since there were branches of NCB and Samba only several meters apart, one branch would be closed and transferred to a new location to serve customers. ( read original story ...)
Canadian pension fund head quits after trip to UAE for Covid shot, defying govt
CPPIB, the country's largest pension fund, on Friday named John Graham as chief executive officer, who is currently senior managing director and global head of credit investments ... ( read original story ...)
Steve Harvey Praises Daughter Lori’s Boyfriend Michael B. Jordan: ‘He’s a Great Guy’
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan 's romance is going strong — and her stepdad Steve Harvey is on board! Appearing virtually on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday, the 64-year-old Family Feud host shared his ... ( read original story ...)
Kaine demands legal rationale for Biden’s Syria airstrike
"Offensive military action without congressional approval is not constitutional absent extraordinary circumstances," Kaine said. ( read original story ...)
Markets tank nearly 4% as US air strikes in Syria, high bond yields spook investors
On Friday, the Nifty fell 568 points close at 14,529, while Sensex plunged 1939 points to end at 49,100.Analysts said that weak global cues led by rise in covid-19 infections in many parts of the worl ... ( read original story ...)
Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)