Hasan Alhasan, senior fellow for Middle East Policy at IISS, talks about the Trump administration's policy towards the Middle East – from possible sanctions on Iran, to investments in Bahrain.
Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says
Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said on Friday. The deal was “embraced” by Turkey, Jordan and other neighboring countries, the ambassador, who also ...
The Cost of Hair Transplants in Turkey: An Essential Guide
Turkey has become the go-to place for top-notch, affordable hair transplants, due in part to their highly skilled surgeons, modern clinics, and a healthcare system that makes these types of ...
Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong
A recent controversy surrounding Italian luxury label Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India - a country whose rich artistic traditions have often suffered because of its inability to cash in on them.
India markets regulator proposes several changes to mutual fund rules
India's markets regulator on Friday proposed a series of changes to mutual fund scheme rules, including allowing asset managers to offer both value and contra funds under certain conditions.
Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears
After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.
Ex-Australian PM Morrison to testify before US House panel on China
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will testify at a U.S. House panel hearing on Wednesday about countering China's "economic coercion against democracies," the committee said on Friday.
Timor-Leste Needs New Strategies to Create Jobs – The Diplomat
Timor-Leste has experienced modest economic growth, particularly in its non-oil GDP. ... enforcing contracts, registering property, access to credit, and resolving insolvency. ( read original story ...)
Five-star hotels and serviced apartments: Singapore firms invest … – CNA
RECOGNISING TIMOR-LESTE’S POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT. Property developer Edward Ong, chairman of the Pelican Paradise Group, visited Timor-Leste as a church missionary in 2006 and recognised the ... ( read original story ...)
TV newsreader jumps from seat after Israel missile strike hits building behind her
Syria appears to be on Israel’s hit list now after a series of deadly air strikes were unleashed on the capital, Damascus, today. The Israeli army said that it struck the entrance to the Syrian ... ( read original story ...)