Sri Lanka looks set to get a sign-off on a long-awaited $2.9 billion four-year bailout from the International Monetary Fund on March 20 after the crisis-hit country secured new financing support from …
FEATURE-Without cross-border flood alerts, disaster risk grows in Nepal
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South Korean man suspected of animal abuse after 1,000 dogs found on his property
South Korean police are investigating a man for suspected animal abuse after more than 1,000 dogs were found on the grounds of his home in the northwest of the country. The incident came to light …
Biden punting on Alaska oil project would hurt union jobs, help Iran: Rick Perry
President Biden’s administration is set to decide whether to open up a potentially massive oil drilling project on Alaska’s North Slope in the coming days.
Stocks Edge Higher, Powell Testimony, Meta Job Cuts, TikTok Ban, Japan Rocket Failure – 5 Things To Know
Stock futures edge higher with Fed in focus; Mr. Powell goes to Washington; Meta making more job cuts; Time’s up for TikTok? And Tokyo, we have a problem.
Extend preferential market access for graduating LDCs: PM to dev partners
Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday placed a five-point recommendation, including at least six-year extension of preferential market access for Bangladesh and other graduating least …
Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14; scores hurt
An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 14 people and injured …
Oman’s OQ Gets $2 Billion in Orders for $244 Million Abraj IPO
One of Oman’s main energy firms raised $244 million from the initial public offering of its oil-drilling unit, pulling off Muscat’s largest listing in more than a decade and drawing in Saudi Arabia’s …
You can now buy a home in minutes in Dubai
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With China’s support, Sri Lanka expects nod for $2.9 billion IMF deal
Sri Lanka expects final approval from the International Monetary Fund for a $2.9 billion loan in the third or fourth week of this month, the president said on Tuesday, adding that with fresh support …