Almost immediately after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled, Syria came under attack. Israeli airstrikes have hit several hundred times since December. Syria’s new leaders are starting to speak up.
UN Syria Investigators Report ‘Systematic’ Pillage of Property During War – MSN
Asharq Al Awsat A United Nations commission said Thursday it had documented the systematic destruction and pillaging of displaced people’s property during Syria’s war, warning of demographic …
Syria seeks to sever last Iran-linked networks for smuggling arms and cash – The Washington Post
Syria seeks to sever last Iran-linked networks for smuggling arms and cash. After ousting Assad, Syria’s new rulers have been stamping out the “land bridge” that Iran used to project …
Syrian government cracks down on Palestinian terror groups – report – The Jerusalem Post
The new Syrian transitional government has been harassing Palestinian factions in Syria, causing them to pack their bags and leave. Numerous Palestinian terrorist groups, as well as other groups …
Video: Church in ruins as suicide bomber opens fire before detonating explosive vest
The attack took place on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, inside the Mar Elias Church, according to state media.
North Korea will open its biggest tour site next week, though it still largely blocks foreigners
North Korea will open a tourist site on its east coast next week that it called a prelude to a new era in its tourism industry, though there is no word on when the country will fully reopen to foreign …
Data centres to drive demand for industrial property
Foreign interest in data centre investments in Malaysia remains strong, which will result in industrial property continuing to be a major investment theme, says RHB Research.
Howden gains regulatory nod for reinsurance operations in Saudi Arabia
Global insurer Howden has obtained regulatory approvals to launch reinsurance operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The new venture will be led by Motaz Bukhari as CEO, who has more than 12 …
UAE banks’ growth vs. Saudi lenders’ oil risk
UAE lenders’ 1.4x forward price-to-book ratio, exceeding Saudi banks’ 1.3x, is supported by strong growth and healthy balance sheets, despite rate-cut sensitivity.
Another New Issue for Myanmar: Intellectual Property – WSJ
Political and economic reforms in Myanmar, could herald a raft of opportunities for businesses. For some big tech companies like Microsoft, the initial focus is likely to be on an area Southeast …