In Sri Lankan society, the betel leaf is not merely a plant leaf, but a paramount cultural symbol intertwined with our rituals, customs, and hospitality. A sheaf of betel leaves holds a
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Pakistan’s long-delayed push to privatize its national airline took a decisive step forward on Tuesday after stockbroker Arif Habib Consortium submitted the highest bid of $482 million to acquire a 75% stake
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Indonesia is ramping up scrutiny of wealthy individuals and major corporations in an effort to plug an unusually large tax revenue shortfall ahead of year-end, raising anxiety among the country’s business elite
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Fifa is facing unprecedented backlash after revealing ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with fans and political leaders alike criticizing the governing body for
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Beneath the glittering façades of Park Lane, home to the Dorchester Hotel and luxury car showrooms, lies IBV International Vaults, a high-security haven for the world’s wealthiest, according to the Times UK.
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