The dry mountainous terrains of Afghanistan do not experience monsoons, but these celebrations are a reminder of the minority community's faith. On June 22 this year, Sachdeva was at Gurudwara Tala ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq is presented with golden opportunity to strengthen US, Gulf ties, shake off Iran
But so far, Iraq has produced no clear roadmap to tackle either of these issues that the US has said are important for future bilateral relations. In the first meeting between a US president and an ... ( read original story ...)
With Kushner in UAE, Iran’s leader decries Israel-UAE ties
Jared Kushner and U.S. officials visited a major air base in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, speaking to Emirati and American pilots on the tarmac, as Iran's supreme leader called the UAE's ... ( read original story ...)
Widow-Maker Trade Is Back After Rising Yields Spur Bets in Japan
For years, betting against Japanese government bonds was known as a loss-making trade. Now, there could be a window of opportunity.Japan’s long-dated yields are hovering near 16-month highs after the ... ( read original story ...)
Suga as Japan’s next premier may be tough partner for BOJ
The growing likelihood that Yoshihide Suga will succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan's new premier may be a mixed blessing for the country's central bank. As Abe's key lieutenant and the government's top ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe Had Big Ambitions for Japan. Here Is Where ‘Abenomics’ Succeeded and Failed.
On one hand, writes Barron’s economics commentator Matthew C. Klein, inflation expectations shifted, corporate governance improved, and employment has boomed. On the other, companies aren’t investing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga: Won’t Stop Abenomics Reforms
Suga, who is widely seen as the front-runner to succeed Abe, formally announced his candidacy for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race on Wednesday. The winner of that is widely ... ( read original story ...)
BDSwiss Market Insight: Resignation of Japan’s PM Abe: Near-Term Risk of Lower USD/JPY
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, resigned suddenly on Friday, citing “ill health.” Having been elected in December 2012, Abe was the country’s longest-serving PM. His sudden resignation came as a ... ( read original story ...)
OFW starts online food business in Bahrain after losing job at restaurant
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) has started an online food business after losing his job in Bahrain. According to JP Soriano's report on "24 Oras," Mark Balgoma worked for five years as a cook at an ... ( read original story ...)
OFW starts online food business in Bahrain after losing job at restaurant
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) has started an online food business after losing his job in Bahrain. According to JP Soriano's report on "24 Oras," Mark Balgoma worked for five years as a cook at an ... ( read original story ...)