North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reports.
Bahrain real estate sector set to surge
Land, residential, commercial, and industrial rates remained stable, suggesting a balanced supply and demand dynamic. This stability is expected to boost investor and developer confidence …
Armenia’s Narratives On Western Azerbaijanis Debunked By New Survey
On January 8, 2025, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that Azerbaijanis left Armenia voluntarily during the Soviet Union’s collapse, asserting that they departed in a “civilized manner, …
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from a disastrous train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania …
Singapore’s private home prices surged 2.3% in Q4 2024, fuelled by booming sales and rising demand for public housing
Singapore’s property market grew in Q4 2024, with rising home prices and strong resale activity, despite a weaker rental market …
The rules for registering the lease of state property have changed in Turkmenistan
The Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan has made important changes to the procedure for registering lease agreements on state property. Now the procedure for registering contracts, making …
Lebanon Faces a Colossal Disposal Task: Clearing War Debris
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls.
Lebanon: Residents of Naqoura, Lebanon, witness the destruction of their homes
Fatima (not her real name) stares in disbelief at what remains of the living room of her home in Naqoura, where residents gained access for the first time this week after Israeli troops withdrew from …
Dubai Property Buyers Must Pay 6% More Upfront
Starting February 1, property buyers in Dubai opting for a mortgage will no longer be able to finance the 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) fees and 2% brokerage fees through their loan. This change …
Dubai rent hikes to slow down in 2025 as property market set for record supply
The Dubai real estate market is expected to stabilise in 2025, with rent increases slowing down. Industry executives attribute this to an abundant supply of new properties and the implementation of …