Bader al-Harbi is seven years old, just a little younger than Yemen’s war. His right leg has been amputated above the knee. The slogan on his T-shirt reads “Sport”. In the back yard of his family …
Rainstorm, floods inflict property damages in N. Afghanistan
FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, July 31 (Xinhua) — Rainstorm and flash floods inflicted huge property damages as they washed away residential houses and farmlands in north Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province on …
Houses that Sugar Built: An Intimate Portrait of Philippine Ancestral Homes
Houses that Sugar Built – An Intimate Portrait of Philippine Ancestral Homes explores the largely unknown architectural legacy to be found in …
Factbox: Pakistan bombing puts focus on its struggle with Islamist militants
A suicide bombing that killed at least 45 people at a political rally in Pakistan on Sunday has again brought into focus the challenges in keeping Islamist militants at bay.
Deadly attack in Pakistan reflects divisions between Islamist groups
In Pakistan, a suicide bombing at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric killed 54 and injured nearly 200 on Sunday. Although no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, it appears to …
Jakarta Offers Investment Opportunities for TOD Projects, Revitalization of Bus Stops and Property
Investment plays a significant role in Jakarta’s economic growth. The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta has also recruited investors in the transportation, property and construction sectors through …
Hong Kong developer Hang Lung Properties reports 23 per cent profit growth in first half but warns of ‘clouds’ in outlook
Net profit rose to HK$2.39 billion (US$306 million) in the first half, while total revenue dropped 1 per cent even as mall revenue rebounded. Still, ‘plenty of uncertainties’ persist, both …
Five-star hotels and serviced apartments: Singapore firms invest in Timor-Leste’s leisure, hospitality sectors
Some developers believe the country is an up-and-coming tourism destination, with its idyllic beaches, turquoise waters and rugged mountains.
Fitch sees signs of overheating in Armenia’s property market
There are signs of overheating in Armenia’s property market, with residential property prices rising by an average of 10% yoy in 1H23, owing mainly to the heightened demand from the population surge, …
Mongolian Falcon sires first winner – Loveracing.NZ
Mongolian Falcon got off the mark as a sire last Friday when Mumbo Jumbo broke through for her maiden win on Riccarton’s synthetic track. Vicki Wilson, who stands the Group Two winning son of Fastnet …