Lawmakers sound alarm bells about signs that the UAE, home to a U.S. Air Force base, is deepening its ties with China.
HSBC Posts $10 Billion Profit on Higher Rates and China Reopening
The London-based banking giant becomes one of the biggest beneficiaries of the new era of higher interest rates and the rapid reopening of China.
Column: China’s manufacturing wobble may drive coal use even higher
China is already on track to emit the most coal-fired power emissions in history in 2023, but may now push coal use up another gear after the manufacturing sector unexpectedly contracted in April …
Rosewood to make its debut in the Maldives
The brand will make its entrance into the Maldives with the opening of Rosewood Ranfaru, slated to open on the islands in 2027 …
Georgia begins issuing second year of income tax refunds
The Georgia governor has issued the first of a projected $1 billion of state income tax refunds, which are automatic for anyone who filed a 2021 and 2022 tax return.
The Bizarre Story Of The Georgia Tree That Owns Itself
There are a lot of strange places to visit in Georgia – it’s so much fun to visit places that are off the beaten path. If you can throw in a little history or culture lesson, it’s all the better! One …
Singapore Deputy PM allays property price fears
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong used a May Day rally to address concerns over a red-hot property market fuelling economic inequality, saying citizens will always have affordable …
Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: Apparent War Crimes in Border Conflict
Forces from both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan committed apparent war crimes in attacks on civilians during their brief but intense armed border conflict in September 2022. The families of victims deserve …
“When We Moved, They Shot”
September 16 Kyrgyz laser-guided bomb attack on Ovchi Kal’acha, Tajikistan1 First they hit my son. He said to get down. Then they hit my husband. Then we got out of the car and lay down close to the …
UAE: Property technology platform in Dubai offers Golden Visas to investors
There is no restriction as to where investors must reside to qualify for the coveted visa, provided the minimum investment threshold is met …