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Turkey, Libya committed to eastern Mediterranean maritime accord
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey and Libya were committed to a 2019 maritime demarcation accord in the eastern Mediterranean, after meeting Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in Ankara.
White House zeros in on chip shortage in meeting with company officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden told a meeting with executives from major companies to discuss the global chip shortage on Monday that he has bipartisan support for legislation to fund the semiconductor industry.
Local tour guide out to save Selangor’s firefly habitat in his own way
Masbudi Abdul Malek, one of the many tour guides here who take groups of tourists to watch the nightly “performances” at the riverine mangrove swamp, may not be as famous as the luminescent insects but he is, in his own way, playing a vital role in helping to safeguard their habitat.
Rolexes and cars; Lebanese spend big to prise savings from the bank
BEIRUT (Reuters) - When she heard Lebanese banks would limit cash withdrawals, Rita, a doctor, rushed out to buy a $10,000 (£7,608.03) Rolex watch on her credit card, anxious to protect some of her savings. "It's better than keeping my money in the bank," she said.
China tour ban deals blow to Japan’s goal of 40 Million visitors
BEIJING/TOKYO: Japan’s goal of attracting 40 million visitors this year may already be in danger, following China’s decision to ban tour groups going overseas to help contain the impact of the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus. Chinese tourists made up almost a third of all arrivals to Japan in 2019.
Bulgaria on path to adopt euro in 2023 - IMF's Georgieva
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's plans to enter the eurozone's waiting room this spring and adopt the euro currency in 2023 are "completely foreseeable", the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.
Third poll shows Irish PM's party behind in election race
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The party of Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is trailing its main rival ahead of a general election on Feb. 8, a third consecutive poll showed on Sunday, with data indicating few voters trust it on the key issues of housing and health.
Right time to review portfolio
COMPANIES are in the midst of reporting their fourth-quarter results, accompanied by their 2020 predictions.
Tragedy of bushfires cloud Australia Day celebrations
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia Day celebrations on Sunday saw thousands of people flock to beaches and music festivals, but festivities were clouded by the tragedy of bushfires which have killed 33 and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Cuba says Trump administration pressured Bolivia to worsen ties
HAVANA (Reuters) - A day after Bolivia suspended diplomatic relations with Cuba, Havana accused its interim government of having sought to sabotage bilateral ties ever since it took power last year, partly under pressure from the Trump administration.
