Local authorities in a village in Nepal registered the Himalayan nation’s first same-sex marriage on Wednesday, officials and activists said, five months after the Supreme Court issued an interim …
Joy at Nepal’s first same-sex marriage, after couple waited seven years to be official
Authorities in Nepal have registered the country’s first same-sex marriage, marking a historic moment for the country and region.
SEAL behind ‘The Terminal List’: The critics hate me but I’m proof non-woke books sell best
Jack Carr served 20 years as a SEAL. He ignored the publishing elites and now his thriller series are a Hollywood hit starring Chris Pratt.
Will a 10,000 baht handout plan jump-start the Thai economy?
The Thai government’s biggest and perhaps most controversial plan is the 500 billion baht stimulus programme. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military
US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies across region, including Hamas.
Dakin Humane Society sells Leverett property
LEVERETT, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – Dakin Humane Society has sold their location in Leverett. The property was sold to “Better Together Dog Rescue”, an organization based here in Western Massachusetts and …
Hilton unveils ambitious expansion plans in Turkey
One of the highlights is the Hilton Istanbul Airport, a 491-room property strategically located at Turkey’s busiest transport hub. Expected to open in the summer of 2025, it follows a management …
Nicosia property sales hit €164.9 million in third quarter — capital sees most apartment sales in Cyprus
The Nicosia district saw residential sales totalling €118.8 million during the third quarter of 2023, according to a report released on Wednesday by Cypriot firm Ask Wire. Ask Wire, a firm that …
Bahrain eyes 14.1m visitors annually by 2026, says report
Bahrain has embarked on an ambitious tourism strategy with the goal of welcoming 14.1 million visitors annually by 2026, aiming to elevate the tourism sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP to …
Bahrain residential deal volumes up 5.1%; soar to $2.1bln
Bahrain’s residential sector has witnessed a 5.1% increase in real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2023, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. Additionally, there …