The issue for Cyprus is undoubtedly considerable. According to Russian Finance Ministry estimates, more than €16 billion were withdrawn to Cyprus in 2018 and more than €21.9 billion in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste: Managing the impacts of Covid-19
Following the declaration of the state of emergency by the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, the government has approved the ... has taken on a new role at Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft. ( read original story ...)
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise reports $197.1m first half 2020 net profit
Fewer asset sales resulted in lower gains, reduced finance income Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd on Wednesday The company reported a total revenue of $672.6 million in the firt half of ... ( read original story ...)
BNP Halts New Commodity Trade Finance Deals as It Reviews Unit
BNP Paribas SA has suspended new commodity trade finance deals while it reviews its involvement in the business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, according to people familiar with the matter.The ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Firm Secures Oil Deal with Syrian Kurds
A U.S.-based oil company has secured a contract with the Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) to begin extracting oil in the Autonomous Administration of Northern Syria, Al-Monitor reported earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh, Japan sign exchange of notes on emergency support to tackle COVID-19
The loan will be co-financed with ADB to enable rapid and effective utilization of the loan to counter the novel coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Novavax signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with India’s Serum Institute
The Indian drugmaker will have exclusive rights for the vaccine in India during the term of the deal and non-exclusive rights during the "Pandemic Period" in all countries other than those designated ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Yellow Movement Turns Chinese Propaganda on Its Head
The striking red-and-white protest posters on the windows of a Hong Kong restaurant proclaim in Chinese, “Revolution Is No Crime! To Rebel Is Justified!” and “Carry the Revolution Through to the End.” ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s alleged funding of Hezbollah endangering US troops: Report
A private security contractor going by the alias of Jason G infiltrated Qatar's weapons procurement business as part of an apparent sting operation. Qatar's Al Udeid military base is host to a forward ... ( read original story ...)
“I have collected countless blessings in Qatar”
Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family.” These words by Ban Ki-moon, fo ... ( read original story ...)