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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 its slowing national economy. The decision, taken by the UAE cabinet Sunday night, aims to lure
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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 people, ostensibly suffering from fever, in Kozhikode has now been confirmed to be due to the Nipah
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Two 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
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Meghan Markle's father overshadows wedding to Prince Harry
Meghan Markle’s father overshadowed his daughter’s wedding to Prince Harry by sowing confusion about whether he would walk her down the
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Kuwait 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
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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