The demolition on Friday of a 300-year-old minaret of a mosque in Iraq’s southern city of Basra to make way for road expansion has enraged locals, religious and cultural authorities who condemned it …
Morality police return to Iran’s streets in fresh crackdown on women not wearing headscarves
Iran’s clerical rulers view the hijab as a key pillar of … From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property insights, plus lifestyle, going out, offers and more. For the best stories in your inbox, …
The Inheritance Of Uncertainty: What’s In Store For Property In Civil Code
For about three weeks now, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has ignited a debate around the diversity of the country that exists not just among its people but also in its laws.
Hong Kong’s weak commercial property market squeezing out coworking space operators: Report
In July, flexible working space office operator The Great Room closed its flagship space in CK Hutchison’s Cheung Kong Centre.
Front runner in Taiwan presidential race pledges steady hand while rivals rally for reforms
Vice-President William Lai reiterated an offer to talk to China on an equal basis. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan ruling party pledges steady hand as opposition rallies
The front-runner to be Taiwan’s next president pledged on Sunday to be a steady hand who would keep the peace with China, as his two opponents attended a thronged rally calling for domestic legal …
Uzbekistan presidential election: No choice amid apathy and heat
In Uzbekistan, July is the cruellest month. The merciless, blistering heat can make Uzbeks want to hide in the tiniest patch of shade – or not to be outdoors at all. The people who can afford a …
Taliban Supports Elon Musk and Twitter in Conflict with Facebook’s Threads
Senior Taliban official Anas Haqqani has expressed support for Twitter over its Facebook rival, Threads, and commended Elon Musk for defending “freedom of speech.” Haqqani criticized Meta, the parent …
At least 22 people dead following flooding in South Korea
In South Korea, as least 22 people have died after a week of heavy rains caused landslides, floods, and damage to property and infrastructure.
AP Thailand unveils ‘ASPIRE Pinklao-Arun Ammarin’ near Siriraj and MRT Bang Khun Non
AP Thailand PCL., a leading real estate developer, is proud to introduce ASPIRE Pinklao-Arun Ammarin, a new ready-to-move-in condominium project located near Siriraj and MRT Bang Khun Non. With a …