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Somalia imposes election curfew in capital

Police in Somalia on Saturday announced a curfew in the capital Mogadishu, citing security concerns as they barred all public activity except emergency services until Sunday’s long-overdue presidential election is completed.

Transforming Novi Sad: Serbia’s first European Capital of Culture

Serbia's second-largest city Novi Sad was elected as one of the three European capitals of culture for 2022.

Cryptocurrencies and capital market

By Ebrahim Rassam*

Why nobody invests in Japan

Tokyo’s failure to attract foreign capital is hobbling its economy

Iranian gov’t to boost capital market

The Iranian government took important decisions to boost the capital market, develop investment platforms in the stock market and support the financing of development and investment projects in the country's economic enterprises.

Rouhani: Iranian gov’t supports capital market

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the comprehensive support of the capital market is a principled and permanent policy of the government.

Head of Tehran’s anti-COVID task force warns two tough weeks awaiting capital

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Remains of 7th century smoke signal site found near ancient Japanese capital

Remnants of a smoke signal site dating back to late seventh century have been found at the Sada Takayama ruins in this western Japan town, the local education board announced.

Study finds London has become a city for the elites

The British capital, London, is now prohibitively expensive for people from less affluent backgrounds, a charity claims.

Iran central banks begins implementing OMO to regulate capital flow

Iran has kicked off implementing open market operation (OMO) policies in its banking system as it seeks better control over the capital flow in the country.

'Germany plans to hold Libya summit on January 19'

Germany has decided to hold a summit in the capital Berlin aimed at promoting peace and stability in Libya, two participants say.

Air pollution shutters schools in Iran's capital

Schools in Tehran were ordered to close on Wednesday after the capital city was cloaked in dangerously high levels of air pollution, authorities said.

Indian capital in 'day-to-day battle' with smog as cool weather sets in

Cooler temperatures and lighter wind trapped heavy smog over the Indian capital on Wednesday, pushing pollution to “severe” levels in many places with no immediate relief in sight, government agencies said.

Facing protesters’ wrath, Ecuador government relocates out of capital

Ecuador’s president says he has moved his government from the capital, Quito, to the coastal city of Guayaquil, as angry protesters converge on the capital city to rebuke him over rising fuel prices.

Thailand PM considers moving capital as Bangkok congestion takes toll

Thailand could be the next nation in Southeast Asia to relocate its capital after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hinted such a move could be a ‘possibility’ under his government.