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Saudi Fund for Development inaugurated new infrastructure projects in Djibouti worth US$ 137 million
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Trump scraps North Korea summit, warns Kim that military ready
US President Donald Trump on Thursday called off a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un scheduled for next month, citing Pyongyang's "open hostility," and warned that the US military was ready in the event of any
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US-led strike hits government targets in Syria – state media
US-led coalition warplanes have bombed several Syrian army positions in the eastern Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, state media outlet SANA reports, citing a military source. The attack took place shortly after midnight on Thursday. SANA reported
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North Korea threatens to walk away from US summit
North Korea has ramped up criticism of the US for forcing 'unilateral' denuclearisation. North Korea will reconsider the planned summit with the US if Washington sticks to "unlawful and outrageous acts," Pyongyang's Vice
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UAE announces ownership, visa reforms to lure foreign investors
The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to allow 100 percent ownership and visa incentives to foreigners, in a bid to attract investors to boost
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Filipino designs shine at Miss Earth Philippines 2018
Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco from the Philippines was at her most beautiful when she turned over her crown. She was glowing in a white bustier
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Nipah virus confirmed in Kerala fever outbreak
Transmission of Nipah virus takes place through direct contact with infected bats or from other NiV-infected people. The cause of death of two
Read MoreTwo Sherpa climbers set new summit records on Everest
A Nepali mountaineer climbed Mount Everest on Wednesday for a 22nd time while a female climber made it to the top for the ninth time, each setting a new record on the world’s highest mountain, officials said. Kami Rita Sherpa’s 22nd
Read MoreKuwait expected to delay VAT to 2021
Kuwait will not implement value-added tax before 2021 but will push ahead with introducing excise tax, Parliament’s budget committee said in a statement posted on the Assembly’s website on Tuesday. “The committee said
Read MoreUS slaps sanctions on Iran's central bank governor
The US slapped sanctions on the governor of the Central Bank of Iran, charging him with aiding the Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) transfer of millions to Lebanon's Hizballah. Tuesday's move is the second in a week aimed at
Read MoreCabinet approves resolution on VAT refunds for UAE exhibitions, conferences
The Cabinet has approved a resolution pertaining to Value Added Tax (VAT) on conferences and exhibitions, in line with the government's ongoing efforts to support this sector and to enhance the country's status as a hub for meetings,
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