Significant British collections of ancient and modern seeds have been seized by the Turkish state.Thousands of historically important specimens held by the British Institute at Ankara were taken after ... ( read original story ...)
Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha
Greece says if Turkey does not reverse reopening part of Cypriot ghost town, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Protesters and Police Clash in Indonesia’s Capital
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the third day of a nationwide strike against a new law slashing worker and environmental protections. ( read original story ...)
‘Sports Helped Me Break Stereotypes.’ How This Badminton Star Is Fighting for Disability Rights in India
She is now working to qualify to represent India at badminton in next summer’s Tokyo Paralympic Games. She is also rapidly becoming a prominent campaigner for the tens of millions of people with ... ( read original story ...)
India’s clout will push flawed World Test Championship to a conclusion
It’s a tournament that has a date for its final, and that’s about it. No confirmed venue, no commercial staging agreement and no sense that matches can be fulfilled to bring the competition to a ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to set up US$5 billion sovereign wealth fund, report says
Indonesia plans to set up a sovereign wealth fund with 75 trillion rupiah (US$5 billion) of initial capital, according to a Reuters report, quoting Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. She says the ... ( read original story ...)
You can make the most money in these Georgia counties, according to analysis
ExploreReport says this is how much you need to make to be in the 1% in Georgia The personal finance technology company unveiled a list of the Georgia counties with the highest median incomes and the ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s national credit registry to go live on Nov 18
The launch of Oman’s national credit bureau exemplifies efforts by the Central Bank, as well as the Omani government, to strengthen financial inclusion ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon entering phase of ‘deadlock and total paralysis’ as economy sinks further
Political sources warn against further tightening the 'economic and financial stranglehold' on Lebanon Lebanon is entering a phase of "deadlock and total paralysis", political sources have told ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Swiss ministers discuss ways to enhance financial partnerships
The UAE will continue to participate in the G20’s Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, GPFI, for the next three years as a non-G20 member. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry ... ( read original story ...)