AMMAN: The government on Tuesday approved an increase in military pensions, setting the minimum at JD350, effective as of the end of this month. The decision, announced during a Cabinet meeting ...
Sri Lanka budget aims to transform economy, help repay debt, Dissanayake says
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lanka aims to transform its crisis-hit economy to prepare to resume debt repayments from 2028, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday as he ...
HRW Urges World to Lift Sanctions Blocking Syria’s Essential Services
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged governments worldwide to lift tough sanctions against Syria. The organization claims these restrictions are stopping the country from rebuilding after years of war.
Sri Lanka expects economy to grow at 5%, repay all debt, Dissanayake says
Sri Lanka will focus on transforming its crisis-hit economy and prepare to resume debt repayments from 2028, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday, unveiling his first full budget after ...
Sri Lanka expects economy to grow at 5%, repay all debt, Dissanayake says
Sri Lanka will focus on transforming its crisis-hit economy and prepare to resume debt repayments from 2028, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday, unveiling his first full budget after ...
The Policies of Sri Lanka’s New Government: a Historic Opportunity Lost
On the right, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka. On the left, Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs. Photo: ...
South Korea vehicle exports plunge 20% in January
The value of built-up vehicles exported from South Korea in January 2025 fell by almost 20% to US$4.99bn compared with a record high of US$6.21bn a year earlier, according to data released by the ...
South Korea vehicle exports plunge 20% in January
The value of built-up vehicles exported from South Korea in January 2025 fell by almost 20% to US$4.99bn compared with a record high of US$6.21bn a year earlier, according to data released by the ...
South Korea plans record $249 bln trade policy financing to aid exporters
South Korea acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday said the government plans to roll out a record 360 trillion won ($249.3 billion) worth of trade policy financing to aid exporters facing ...
Iran reportedly considering moving capital to southern coast amid Tehran’s struggles
Makran, an undeveloped coastal area stretching across Iran's impoverished Sistan-Baluchistan province and part of Hormozgan, has been identified as a potential new capital. Foreign Minister Abbas ...