As a secular fundamentalist, I welcome Prime Minister Modi’s call for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to govern the personal law of all religious groups, including Muslims and Christians. When reforming …
Dissecting the controversies surrounding the Ministers’ rental of Ridout Road properties from Singapore Land Authority
Opinion: Unraveling questions over rental processes, clearance of land, property improvements, and possible preferential treatment in ministers’ rental of Ridout Road properties from Singapore Land …
Saudi Arabia output cuts to kick in from July; will oil prices rise again?
The world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia output will decline to 9 million barrels per day from about 10 million barrels in May, as per its fresh production cuts set to kick in from July.
Here’s What This ‘Cursed’ Afghan Palace Looks Like After a $10m Renovation
For one ‘cursed’ palace in Afghanistan, that was pushed to the brink of destruction … Known as Seaview Terrace, this palatial property can be found in the city of Newport, Rhode Island, on a near …
Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology
Hike to Bhutan’s most famous pilgrimage site, the Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Temple). Participate in an intimate butter lamp ceremony with the monks of Gangtey Goemba. Get a personal …
Waves of destruction hit Korea in 1890s
On the morning of Feb. 3, 1899, the residents of Seoul woke up to heavy snow. In her diary, one American woman wrote that it was “snowing like anything” and the snowflakes were perhaps the largest she …
Foreign buyers are back in Thailand’s property market
Foreign buyers typically have higher budgets than Thai buyers, preferring to live in main business districts and along the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
8-year-old and teen brother stole vapes from store – with mom’s help, Georgia cops say
A mother supervised her young sons as they robbed a convenience store of vapes and other products, Georgia deputies say. Deputies were called at about 4 p.m. Monday, June 26, abou …
UK, Canada, Australia call on Israel to reverse approvals for settlement expansion
In joint statement, FMs condemn okayed plans to build new settlement homes in West Bank, express deep concern over cycle of violence following Eli shooting, reprisal attacks …
Draft intellectual property policy set for Cabinet
This year has seen the National Committee for Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) finalise a significant draft IP policy 2023-28 for submission to the Council of Ministers, as stated by minister and …