DBS and Banque Saudi Fransi join forces to enable same-day Asia–GCC payments, boosting trade, remittances, and cross-border transactions / Image courtesy of The Business Times. Singapore’s DBS and Riyadh’s Banque Saudi Fransi have signed an MOU to smooth trade finance and enable faster, same-day payment flows across Asia and the GCC — a move that […]
Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in […]
Israel announced on Thursday that it would establish 22 settlements in the occupied West Bank, including legalizing outposts built without authorization.The move is likely to further strain ties with allies that have been critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza.Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law, and the UN’s top court last […]
