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Chinese Jets Buzzing Taiwan Show Long-Term Risk of War With U.S.
China tensions increasing on a number of fronts, the main issue that could spark a military conflict over the long term is still one that is fundamental to their relationship: Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Minister of Finance and National Economy: Bahrain’s economic stimulus package has prepared the groundwork for recovery
Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, today provided a comprehensive policy review of measures adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, at a ... ( read original story ...)
Kerala grants country-specific relief in COVID-19 negative result norm for returning home
The expatriates from Oman and Bahrain, where testing was not possible can board the flight, but they should also have to wear an N-95 mask, face shield and gloves, he said. ( read original story ...)
Fitch affirms Qatar rating at AA-; outlook stable
The financial market downturn likely created valuation losses for Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in early 2020 but conditions have since improved. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Begins Crackdown on Unlicensed Bitcoin Sellers
Singapore authorities charged a 23-year-old woman with breaking the city-state’s months-old ban on unlicensed bitcoin sales. ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan Reopens Another Border Checkpoint for Iran Trade
After being held up behind Incheh Boriun border checkpoint for around four months due to the outbreak of Covid-19, 30 wagons loaded with Iranian commodities were given permission to cross the border ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq passes bill to unlock funds for cash-strapped state
Iraqi lawmakers Wednesday passed a crucial bill allowing the country to finance a widening fiscal deficit amid an unprecedented economic crisis spurred by falling oil prices and ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea to impose capital gains taxes for stock investments exceeding 20 mln won a yr
SEOUL, June 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister on Thursday said the government plans to impose capital gains taxes on annual stock investment gains exceeding 20 million won ($16,587 ... ( read original story ...)
Iran, Venezuela will not change position on countering U.S. sanctions- Iran spokesman
Iran and Venezuela will not back down from countering American sanctions, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi wrote in a tweet. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)