The Japanese government reacted angrily on Tuesday to a statue in South Korea that appears to depict Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, kneeling and bowing to a seated "comfort woman," a euphemism fo ... ( read original story ...)
“Man cannot win against nature”: Amid catastrophic floods, China’s dams come into question
Death tolls and battered homes are less than previous years, but displacement and economic loss are far higher. China’s dams — its primary guard against floods — are coming into question as they face ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo praises Australia for standing up to China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday praised Australia for standing up to pressure from China and said Washington and Canberra would continue to work together to reassert the rule of law in ... ( read original story ...)
China and EU to speed up negotiation on investment agreement
China and the European Union will accelerate negotiations in order to conclude a China-EU investment agreement by the end of this year, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Central Bank announces Eid Al Adha holiday
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced that the Eid Al Adha holiday for the current year for all financial institutions in the country (banks, currency exchanges, insurance companies, finance, investment, ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia central bank holds key refinancing rate unchanged at 4.5%
Armenia's central bank kept its key refinancing rate unchanged on Tuesday at 4.5%, the bank said in a statement. The central bank cut the refinancing rate to 4.5% from 5% in June, to 5% from 5.25% ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Fund Sues London Boss Who ‘Blew’ Budget on Bonuses
(Bloomberg) -- Kuwait Investment Authority, the fourth-largest sovereign wealth fund, is caught up in a legal dispute with former managers at its U.K. office over accusations of inflated bonuses.The ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Enlight gets financing for Golan Heights wind farm
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd said on Tuesday it has secured financing for a wind farm project in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights that will produce 189 megawatts of electricity from 39 turbines. A ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Ministry vice director of budget Ariel Yotzer quits
Finance Ministry vice director of budget Ariel Yotzer informed director Shaul Meridor that he will be leaving the position, the ministry reported in a press release on Tuesday. He is the second ... ( read original story ...)
HashCash Consultants Listed as the Top Blockchain Development Company in UAE
HashCash Consultants continues garnering accolades, solidifying its position globally as one of the leading software enterprises with specialization in new-age technologies. Known for its cutting-edge ... ( read original story ...)