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Singapore tycoon Robert Ng, 3 children to be designated ‘politically significant persons’ under foreign interference law over links to China body
The property billionaire and his children – all Singaporeans – hold positions in the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, or CPPCC.
Israeli soldiers reveal systematic destruction of Palestinian property to create Gaza buffer zone
Israel’s military has transformed every bit of Gazan territory within about half a mile of the Israeli border into a wasteland.
Israel controls 50% of Gaza after razing land to expand its buffer zone
Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing Palestinians into …
Netanyahu plans to visit Trump at White House days after prez levied 17% tariff on Israeli goods: report
Netanyahu’s last visit to the White House was in February. Bibi gifted Trump a “golden pager” during the visit, in a nod to the Israeli operation last year that saw thousands of pagers used by …
Dubai real estate: Property market sees strong growth in Q1 2025, says dubizzle
Dubai’s real estate market maintained its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from dubizzle, the UAE’s largest classified platform.
Sri Lanka condominium sales dropped 22.7-pct in 2024 4Q: CB
Sri Lanka’s condominium sales decreased by 22.7 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024, from a year ago, according to a condominium market survey conducted by the central bank.
Sri Lanka stocks close down 4.54-pct
Sri Lanka stocks closed down 1.8 percent on Monday with negative sentiment continuing after the US administration’s “Liberation day” tariff announcement last week.
Indonesian Property Tycoon Murdaya Poo Dies At Age 84
With a real-time net worth of $1.2 billion, Poo’s family is the controlling shareholder of Central Cipta Murdaya, which has investments in engineering, IT, palm oil and plywood, according to Forbes.
India accused of anti-Muslim land grab over new waqf law overhaul
In modern India, a succession of laws have placed waqfs under increasing government oversight. The Waqf Act of 1995 established government waqf boards to regulate endowed property, which includes …