Nepal’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to change the nation’s political map to include territory claimed by both India and Nepal ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China to Offer Tests, Ventilators to Africa
African leaders say China will ensure the supply of 30 million testing kits and 10,000 ventilators each month for the African continent as the coronavirus pandemic accelerates there. ( read original story ...)
Australian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling
An Australian man has been sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling, the Australian government has confirmed. The man was named in Australian media as Karm or Cam Gilespie. He is believed to ... ( read original story ...)
Top Barclays banker’s wife may have secured $4 bln deal through wife of Qatar PM
A top Barclays banker has created a flutter in London’s financial circles by asserting that his then-wife Diana was behind a 3.25 billion pound ($4.08 billion) rescue deal during the 2008 financial ... ( read original story ...)
241 stranded Buddhist monks flown back to Mongolia from Goa
It was the 41st flight to take off from the Goa airport ever since the country-wide lockdown came into force, according to Goa airport director. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s financial hub DIFC announces all entities can now reopen at 100% capacity
Arif Amiri, the CEO of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, said precautionary and social distancing measures will remain in place in line with the latest guidance from Dubai authorities to ... ( read original story ...)
UAE- Reopening responsibly: DIFC becomes 100% operational
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), the region''s largest financial centre, has fully become fully operation following the disruption and lockdowns imposed due to the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE firms fear spike in payment defaults: study
Corporations in the UAE expect increased delays in payments from customers, a growing risk of default and an overall weakening in business performance as the country copes with the disruptive impact ... ( read original story ...)
Michigan-Based Derq Assists Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority With Smart City Solutions
Derq, a predictive analytics solution that leverages deployable cameras, sensors, and AI to increase user safety and awareness, formally announced its partnership with the Dubai Silicon Oasis ... ( read original story ...)
Pinsent Masons Hires Norton Rose Partner to Lead Dubai Banking Practice
Pinsent Masons has appointed former Norton Rose Fulbright partner Matthew Escritt to lead the firm’s Middle East banking and finance practice from Dubai. Escritt was with Norton Rose Fulbright for 19 ... ( read original story ...)