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 …
New World gets 100% lender approval for HK$87.5 bil refinancing
New World’s refinancing — which would be one of the largest of its kind ever in Hong Kong — marks the end of months-long negotiations for a debt package that would pull it from the brink of default.
Cyprus property prices stabilise in fourth quarter of 2024 – MSN
The Cyprus property market displayed stabilising trends in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the RICS Cyprus Property Price Index by KPMG Cyprus, which tracks real estate price trends …
Keir Starmer’s Palestine Action Ban Is a Threat to Democracy
Britain’s government is banning the group Palestine Action for its role in nonviolent direct action against Israeli arms factories — a sinister and unprecedented move from a government that wants to …