The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 96 mph and gusts of up to 118 mph but is forecast to spare the mountainous region a direct hit.
Philippines evacuates thousands as Typhoon Mawar nears
The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 155 kpm (96 mph) and gusts of up to 190 kph (118 mph) but is forecast to spare the mountainous region …
Japan says it will destroy North Korean missiles after satellite launch alert
Japan said Monday that it will shoot down North Korean missiles that enter its territory after Pyongyang notified Tokyo of its plan to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11.
India is once again turning its money into a mere plaything
When it comes to money, ignorance is bliss. For the second time in recent years, India seems to have disregarded this maxim.
Why China’s Young Do Not Share The Country’s Prosperity
The average Chinese citizen is much better off today than four decades ago when the country’s economy was mired in stagnation.
Jeff Bezos resumes building $175mn Beverly Hills mansion for future wife
Amazon s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos has reignited the development of his monumental $175 million mansion, intended to become the …
Iconic Towers host VIPs from around the world for QEF
The Iconic Towers recently played host to some of the biggest names in global business and politics gathering to discuss the most pressing issues of the world economy at the …
Singapore property market heats up, squeezing expat renters
Joana Cheong, a 26-year-old executive at a digital solutions company in Singapore, regards herself as one of the fortunate. When she moved from an apartment near the central business district to one …
6 Steps Foreigners Should Follow to Buy Singapore Property in 2023
Landed properties (with special permission from Singapore Land Authority (SLA)) Under the Residential Property Act, a foreigner can buy both public housing and private properties. However, there are …
Syrian state media: Suspected Israeli airstrikes target Damascus
Syrian state media is reporting that airstrikes attributed to Israel have targeted Syria’s capital city, the first such strikes in a month …