THIMPHU -- For nearly three decades, the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan was a sleepy place. Some stocks had not been traded since their market debuts. The market was closed more of the week ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Democrats face tight deadline to pick John Lewis’ replacement in House race
It's a position Georgia Democrats do not want to be in. The death of US Rep. John Lewis on Friday has left Georgia's Democratic Party without a candidate in the 5th Congressional District-- and with a ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Democrats swamped by candidates vying to replace John Lewis
John Lewis has drawn the interest of more than 100 potential successors. The Democratic Party of Georgia completed Sunday night the first phase of replacing Mr. Lewis’s name on the November ballot — ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Investment Authority restructures boards of 15 state-owned companies
Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has restructured the boards of directors of 15 companies it now manages as part of a comprehensive review of state-owned entities. The OIA, which holds assets valued at ... ( read original story ...)
The lights go out on Lebanon’s economy as financial collapse accelerates
The collapse is the result of decades of economic mismanagement, corruption and overspending. Hopes for a rescue are fading as the country’s ruling elites balk at the kind of reforms and outside ... ( read original story ...)
Laos, Turkey partner on UXO risk education, disaster preparedness
The governments of Laos and Turkey have teamed up for the ongoing ‘Strengthening Early Warning Systems and incorporating UXO Risk Education in Laos’ project. ( read original story ...)
Israel: Netanyahu corruption trial to intensify in January
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial will resume in January with witnesses and evidence given three times a week, a Jerusalem court ruled on Sunday. It was not immediately ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s Amal spacecraft rockets toward Mars in Arab world 1st
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a seven-month journey to Mars, kicking off the Arab world's first interplanetary mission. ( read original story ...)
UAE successfully launches Hope probe, Arab world’s first mission to Mars
Amal in Arabic, joins China and US in race to red planet ... ( read original story ...)
UAE launches ‘Hope’ Mars orbiter to study red planet’s atmosphere
UAE's Hope Mars mission is intended to collect world-class science while inspiring the youth of the Middle East. ( read original story ...)