BEIJING (Reuters) – Property sales by floor area in China fell at a faster pace in January-June from a year earlier, down 5.3% compared with a 0.9% fall in the first five months, official data showed …
Georgia House study panel to dig into contentious state law limiting hospital construction
Today at 2:24 p.m. House Speaker Jon Burns told members of a House study panel looking at how Georgia regulates health care services to “follow the facts” as they delve into the thorny issue this year …
Hong Kong Doesn’t Need to Compete With Singapore on Property
Hong Kong has been competing hard with Singapore this year to reclaim its throne as Asia’s premier financial center. It’s now offering generous tax exemptions to incentivize the ultra-rich to set up …
What should I do if a tree falls on me or my property?
We find out what people can do if they suffer from damage or injury from a falling tree. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The U.S. promised Ukraine cluster bombs. In Laos, they still kill civilians
That country is Laos. And the illusory playthings are cluster bombs. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, the CIA-paid mercenaries and U.S. Air Force pilots who dropped them from the sky had their …
Indian giant Tata steps up interests in Sri Lanka
India’s largest business group Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran is in Sri Lanka on an invitation from President Ranil Wickremesinghe to explore new investment opportunities. ..
Restoring debt sustainability using all available resources
Sri Lanka is progressing on debt restructuring with foreign and domestic creditors. Restoring debt sustainability and fiscal surplus is key for Sri Lanka to emerge from the economic crisis. ..
300-Year-Old Iraq Mosque Minaret Demolished For Road Expansion
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.