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Israel’s tech employees cost more than US counterparts
Tech workers in Israel are currently 2.4 times more expensive than their counterparts in Poland, Lithuania, Romania, and Ukraine ...
U.S.-Iran Latest: Slain supreme leader’s coffin on display as Iran gears up for dayslong funeral, with peace talks paused
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Turkey bans American cruise of LGBTQ+ passengers from docking
Turkish authorities banned a cruise ship of LGBTQ+ travelers from docking, according to Atlantis Events, the company hosting the Mediterranean tour.
Turkey blocks Atlantis gay cruise ship from docking, citing “moral” issues
Guest performer Patti LuPone speaks out: “I am shocked … I am furious” ...
Turkey counts the costs of war
Turkey has emerged in better shape from America’s war with Iran than other regional powers. Its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, refused access to Turkish airspace for American warplanes without ...
Dubai real estate records $78bn in first-half sales with 86,000 deals
Dubai property sales reached $78bn in H1 2026, making it the second-highest first half on record with more than 86,000 transactions ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia unveils detailed rules for foreign property ownership
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, setting out detailed requirements for foreign individuals, companies and ... ( read original story ...)
PM Wong encourages Singaporeans to visit, do business in Timor-Leste as it opens up
He urged Singaporean businesses to look at opportunities as Timor-Leste's economy diversifies beyond oil and gas into sectors such as hospitality and infrastructure.
Qatar’s resilience amid global shifts draws foreign business focus, says global chambers
Qatar’s position as a regional business destination has held firm through a period of significant global economic change, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Qatar said ahead of the next edition of ...