An Oklahoma City man pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of assault in connection with an attack on his neighbors while he was working as a contractor in Japan. Court records show 31-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Ministers gave £275m of aid cash to firm that built ‘unsafe’ schools in Pakistan
A company that failed to build schools for 115,000 pupils in Pakistan was awarded an extra £112 million by the British government for projects around the world.IMC Worldwide was awarded a £184 million ... ( read original story ...)
China retaliates for Houston consulate closure by taking over U.S. consulate
The U.S. consulate in Chengdu, China is closed. It is China's way of retaliating after the Chinese consulate in Houston was shut down last week. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on what this ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Claims to the South China Sea Are Unlawful. Now What?
Republican and Democratic administrations have failed to thwart aggressive expansion in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. The solution isn’t flashy, but it could work. ( read original story ...)
Oman picks FAB and Bank Muscat to arrange $2bln loan – sources
The government of Oman has picked First Abu Dhabi Bank and Bank Muscat to coordinate a $2 billion bridge loan it is seeking to borrow from international and regional banks, according to two sources ... ( read original story ...)
Oman picks FAB and Bank Muscat to arrange $2bln loan – sources
The government of Oman has picked First Abu Dhabi Bank and Bank Muscat to coordinate a $2 billion bridge loan it is seeking to borrow from international and regional banks, according to two sources ... ( read original story ...)
Exchange of Fire Reported Across Israel-Lebanon Border
Plumes of smoke were seen in the disputed Shebaa Farms area across the Israeli-Lebanese border on July 27 following an exchange of fire that the Israel Defence Forces described as an “infiltration ... ( read original story ...)
BCCI writes to UAE ahead of proposed 2020 IPL move
The Indian Premier League is close to a temporary move to the United Arab Emirates amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Ravi questioned by CID on treasury bond scam
Assistant Leader and former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to be questioned on the Central Bank treasury bond scam. Earlie ... ( read original story ...)
How Macau is developing diversified industries for sustainable economic development
Having long relied on the gaming industry for growth, the Macau Special Administrative Region is keen to diversify its economy. ICBC (Macau) is ready to support this strategy through the development o ... ( read original story ...)