Many people in war-stricken northeast Syria cannot afford clean water with inflation rising due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Weaving New Life into a Landmark
Sardor Umarov took a second look at a 19-story historic Beaux-Arts skyscraper and noticed an “Under New Management” sign in the wi …
Who is Malaysia’s ‘Fat Leonard’ and how did the US navy bribery scandal convict escape?
Investigators say defence contractor Leonard Francis bilked the navy out of more than $35 million by buying off officers with sex parties and luxury gifts.
As South Korea moves to expand nuclear power, disquiet grows among nearby residents
Hwang Bun-hee, 74, lives in a pink house near the sea surrounded by a riotous vegetable garden and sounds of birds – but she gets upset whenever she looks at her house, just a few minutes’ walk from …
South Korea Dodges Major Destruction From Typhoon Hinnamnor
South Korea on Tuesday was hit by heavy rain and strong winds but avoided the extensive destruction that many had feared as Typhoon Hinnamnor, one of the strongest storms ever to reach its shores, …
Thai property tech startup RentSpree raises $17m
Thai property technology startup RentSpree has gathered $17.3 million in Series B financing led by U.S.-based fintech venture capital firm Green Visor Capital, according to a company announcement.
Watch: Afghanistan-Pakistan fans clash after Asia Cup match, damage Sharjah stadium property
The Afghan fans allegedly started damaging the Cricket Stadium, and reportedly could not control their emotions and expressed anger by hitting Pakistani fans in the stadium …
Future Retail renews lease with Salman Khan for Mumbai property
Future Retail had leased the space in 2017 for five years from Khan for a monthly rental of Rs 80 lakh. The store is frequented by Bollywood celebrities and known for imported high-end gourmet …
FirstFT: Hong Kong’s latest sedition convictions
A Hong Kong court has convicted five speech therapists of sedition after they published a series of illustrated children’s books about cartoon animals, in a case critics say highlights tightening …
FirstFT: Hong Kong’s latest sedition convictions
A Hong Kong court has convicted five speech therapists of sedition after they published a series of illustrated children’s books about cartoon animals, in a case critics say highlights tightening …