India stocks rose after Asia’s third-largest economy eased more restrictions on business activity. The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 1.1% to 38,492.58 as of 10:00 a.m. in Mumbai, while the NSE Nifty 50 Index ... ( read original story ...)
Cinema Halls Set To Reopen From October 15 In India, Theatre-Owners Hope Normal Business By April 2021
As the Indian government allows the re-opening of cinema halls, theatre-owners share their apprehensions and hopes. ( read original story ...)
The US and China could be headed for a ‘new cold war’ lasting a generation that forces countries to pick sides, one analyst says
Bans and blacklists on technology will not be the only cause for cracks in relations, but also a growing lack of trust, Tay of Fitch Solutions said. ( read original story ...)
The politics of Saudi normalization with Israel: ANALYSIS
I've long argued (most recently here) that Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman (MBS), the de facto ruler who's destined to govern the kingdom for decades to come, is hesitant to establish full ... ( read original story ...)
The UAE/Bahrain–Israel Deal: A Time for Celebration and Critical Self-Reflection
Peace between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain is an occasion for both celebration and self-reflection. Most immediately, it promises a new strategic framework for contesting regional threats to American ... ( read original story ...)
UAE is preparing for the next 50 years
A strong endorsement of this track record came on Monday when it was revealed that the UAE stands at number one position in 121 global and 479 regional indices. Not just that, the nation is among top ... ( read original story ...)
Daily UAE coronavirus cases surge again to new peak
A total of 1,158 new infections were reported in the past 24 hours, up from 1,100 in the previous 24-hour period ... ( read original story ...)
The Intelligence “This may yet get out of control”—Armenia and Azerbaijan go toe to toe
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New Armenia, Azerbaijan Shelling Despite Calls For Halt
Heavy shelling between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces persisted Thursday despite fresh calls from world leaders for an end to days of fighting over the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia sees huge drop in foreign visitors to Angkor
Cambodia's famed Angkor Archaeological Park attracted 396,241 international visitors during the first nine months of 2020, down 76 per cent over the same period last year, said the state-owned Angkor ... ( read original story ...)