Billionaire vaccine maker Adar Poonawalla is now the Indian with the costliest home in the UK capital, a city where several Indian billionaires own private residences.
How to Purchase Property in Taiwan as a Foreigner
Who can buy property in Taiwan? Foreigners are allowed to possess real estate in Taiwan, with approval for an individual´s acquisition of a real estate title generally granted reciprocally. In other …
IDF says ‘wide-scale’ airstrikes on Hezbollah as rockets from Lebanon strike north
Anti-tank missile hits house in Avivim, causing no casualties; alert sirens go off in multiple communities along border and in Galilee Panhandle The post IDF says ‘wide-scale’ airstrikes on Hezbollah …
Saving the Apple’s Ancient Ancestor in the Forests of Kazakhstan
Anna Yu/Alamy The foothills of Kazakhstan’s Tian Shan mountains are something of a genetic wonderland. This vast mountain system forms the border between China and Central Asia, and between its …
Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation
Police in Sri Lanka say they have arrested almost 15,000 people during a week-long drive against drug traffickers across the country. They say the operation led to the seizure of almost 440kg of …
2023 ROUNDUP A vintage year for Thai cinema?
There were cheers of jubilation and gasps of disbelief as Thai cinema found itself awash with excitement in 2023. This has been the most successful year for mainstream Thai movies in a decade, a …
China, war and tech: how Taiwan’s disillusioned youth feel about a pivotal election
Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world. Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert …
Attacks from Lebanon Destroyed Half the Homes in Northern Kibbutz
He said that he has come under fire from Lebanon and that much of his property, including farmland, has been destroyed. “Our house is in a very dangerous area called the ‘Killing Zone.’ They tell you: …
Northern kibbutz says 86 of its 155 homes damaged since start of Hezbollah attacks
Manara’s community manager says it’s frequently in terror group’s sights; business chief says many residents have nowhere to return, laments rehabilitation funding challenges The post Northern kibbutz …
Swiss Economic Anthropologist Shares Research on Central Asian Transformation
Scientific studies of Swiss economic anthropologist Peter Finke have encompassed the transformation of the socialist systems in Central Asia and the regional adaptation to a globalizing world. The …