Turkey and Russia to Establish a Joint Bank
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Turkey and Russia have announced plans to establish a joint bank. This unprecedented decision marks a significant shift in the economic relations between the…
Canadian arrested for allegedly opening plane door, deploying evacuation slide in Thailand
Bangkok (Agencies): A Canadian man has been arrested in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after he allegedly opened the door on a commercial plane and triggered the evacuation…
Iconic Nokia Brand Set to Vanish as HMD Global Plans Own Product Line
HELSINKI (Agencies): HMD Global, the Finnish manufacturer of the renowned Nokia cell phones, has announced its intention to introduce a new product line under its brand. This suggests that the…
India Considers Participation in New Russian Oil Ventures
NEW DELHI (Agencies): As the transition to renewable energy sources continues, crude oil remains a primary energy source, according to the chairman of a state-owned company. Oil India Limited, a…
Dubai Real Estate Market Records Over $9.6 Billion in Sales in January 2024
DUBAI (Agencies): According to a recent report from property portal Property Finder, the Dubai real estate market has started 2024 with a record-breaking sales figure of $9.6 billion (AED35.4 billion),…
Thousands of Canadian businesses could go bust – report
Ottawa (Agencies): Thousands of small businesses in Canada face the risk of closing down after the government ended pandemic-era support last month and as interest rates are at a two-decade…
Pentagon, Raytheon Sign Contract Worth $68.4Mln for Delivery of 50 Missiles to Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Agencies): According to Agencies, the US Department of Defense has signed a contract worth $68.4 million with the Raytheon defense-industrial company for the production and delivery of 50 air-to-ground…
Iran may impose $18bln fine on Pakistan over gas pipeline construction delay
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Iran has warned Pakistan that it may have to pay a $18 billion penalty if it fails to make progress on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project within the…
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store
Tel Aviv (AP): A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years, a diplomat reported Wednesday, a further socially liberalizing step in the…
Saudi Arabia reveals new conditions for ‘normalizing’ Israel ties
RIYADH (Agencies): A normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel will only be possible if the issue of Palestinian statehood is resolved, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan…