Soneva, the resorts operator behind Soneva Fushi, which last night placed seventh on the first World’s 50 Best Hotels list, is opening another, ultra-luxe property next year. Soneva Secret, located in …
Pope heads to Mongolia to complete centuries-old East-West mission
VATICAN CITY >> When Pope Francis travels to Mongolia this week, he will in some ways be completing a mission begun by the 13th-century Pope Innocent IV, who dispatched emissaries east to …
Lebanon, Israel troops fire tear gas along tense border in a disputed area
Tensions have flared along the frontier for the past several months, with rockets fired at Israel during flare-ups of Israeli-Palestinian violence and members of the heavily armed Lebanese group …
North Korea’s Kim tells Xi in letter he hopes to promote cooperation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he hopes to promote cooperative relations with China in a letter to P …
‘Chaotic nightmare’: Gold Star families seek answers two years after the US left Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – With the country marking the second anniversary of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, Gold Star families whose loved ones were killed in action are calling on the …
DOT Property Awards names 2023’s Best Developer
RLC Residences showcases its remarkable contribution to the real estate industry with its portfolio of quality residential developments across different locations winning prestigious recognitions at …
Hong Kong Relaxes Mortgage Rules as Property Market Falters
Hong Kong is relaxing its mortgage rules for homes under construction, as the government takes further steps to support the city’s property market that’s been weighed by high borrowing costs.
Cyprus property prices ‘escalating beyond traditional expectations’
The upward trajectory of property prices in Cyprus over recent years, driven notably by the rising cost of construction materials and increased demand, has prompted concerns among experts, including …
China, Timor-Leste elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
HANGZHOU — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao of Timor-Leste on Saturday jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Bahrain’s head of antiquities on why making the World Heritage List is just the start
This year’s Unesco World Heritage Committee is historic in many regards. Not only is it the first time the event has been held in Saudi Arabia, but it is the first full in-person meeting since 2020.