Customers in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman can now shop on Amazon.ae and have items shipped to them from the UAE. The pricing for the ‘International Shopping Experience’ from Amazon covers shipping costs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore forges ahead despite the impact of the pandemic by focusing on rebuilding and reinventing
With its constant investment in its citizens and local businesses, along with digital transformation, Singapore's economic outlook is positive. ( read original story ...)
‘There’s Distress On the Surface’: UAE Lawyers Are Bracing For a Second Wave
“That loss has severe consequences.” Tim Taylor QC, managing partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Dubai says the airline business in particular “is bloody difficult—particularly business travel.” “I would ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan crisis: No clear leadership after days of unrest
Amid political impasse, Russia describes situation in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, as ‘messy and chaotic’. ( read original story ...)
PTA with Nepal by this year
Nepal demanded duty facility for 130 of its products ... So, there is a possibility of losing more than $2 billion-worth export business annually after graduation, according to the UN body. ( read original story ...)
Turkey marks year since launch of military op in Syria
Turkey launched its anti-terror Operation Peace Spring against YPG/PKK and Daesh/ISIS terrorists one year ago on Thursday to destroy a terror corridor in northern Syria and bring peace to the region. ( read original story ...)
Pentagon blindsided by Trump’s new Afghanistan troop withdrawal assertion
The U.S. military was blindsided Thursday by President Donald Trump’s assertion that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, with U.S. officials saying they are not aware of ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban cheer Trump tweet promising early US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Pentagon has not yet responded to the president's Wednesday tweet announcing all American troops would be out of Afghanistan by Christmas. ( read original story ...)
US hits all of Iran’s financial sector with sanctions
The Trump administration has blacklisted virtually all of Iran's financial sector, dealing another blow to an economy that is already reeling under U.S. sanctions. The move will deepen tensions with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Woes to Help Japan Woo Financiers, Top Official Says
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and new limits on overseas workers in Singapore could help Japan raise its profile as a global financial hub, despite its higher taxes, according to Japan’s new vice ... ( read original story ...)