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From Lake Como to the Savannah, these are the world’s best hotels with swimming pools
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Paul Simon’s daughter tears into Richard Gere for selling childhood home to property developer
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Minor Hotels Expands Global Portfolio with Four New Distinctive Brands
Minor Hotels expands global portfolio with four new distinctive brands that will enable the group to grow in new markets while delivering diverse hospitality experiences. With more than 560 properties in 57 countries, Minor Hotels is already a...

Orleans Parish property transfers for July 2-6, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
NEW ORLEANS Transfers issued July 2-6 District 1 Annunciation St. 1213-1215: $420,000, Mikel Joe McParland and Stacy Lee Pederson to Andrea Legge. Coliseum St. 1765: $260,000, Regina P. Hebert to Kathryn Love Teuton. D'Hemecourt St. 4010:...
Real estate sector defies gloom: Domestic capital drives growth despite FII pullback
The first half 2025 saw inflows to the tune of $3 billion in the real estate sector | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Despite widespread reports of a challenging market and cautious buyer sentiment, India’s real estate sector continues to attract...

UPSC Key: Gini Index, Global South and Palm oil consumption in India
EC doesn’t follow own practice, puts onus on voters, ignores existing rolls Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Salient features of the Representation...

ANC condemns nationalization of ENA, violation of property rights
ArmInfo. The Armenian National Congress (ANC) party strongly condemns the process of nationalization of the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) by the authorities of the republic, which grossly violates the right of ownership, the principles of the...

3 friends return to graffiti decades after a police sting shattered their world
Episode 12: Paradise Hills Wall Transcript Julia Dixon Evans: Paradise Hills is a residential neighborhood in Southeast San Diego, tucked away in the canyons just inland of National City. In the 1980s it was growing fast, with lots of Latino,...

Global Times: Xi Stresses Transforming Resource-Based Economy In Shanxi Inspection Tour
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEIJING, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- President Xi Jinping has called on North China's Shanxi Province to further promote the transformation and development of the resource-based economy and strive to write its own chapter in...

Five reasons real estate agents should care about tariff news
As a real estate agent, it’s critical that you stay informed and up to date. Here are five reasons why real estate agents need to keep up-to-date on tariff news. What are tariffs? Tariffs are a type of tax that is directly levied on imported...

Randy Jenkins steps into new role as county’s assessor of property
Randy Jenkins, who became the Hickman County Assessor of Property on July 1, has two hopes for his new job. “Landowners need to communicate with us,” he said, because his office can lower a property’s value when warranted, not just raise it. For...

India, China & Japan among world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025
As AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation reshape global hiring strategies, India has emerged as a core pillar in the global tech talent economy. Led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, six Indian cities now rank among the Asia Pacific’s top 10...
Saudi Arabia opens doors for foreigners to buy property
Saudi Arabia has approved a law that will allow foreigners to buy property in specific zones as it seeks to attract international investors and boost its economy. Non-Saudis will be able to own property in designated areas in Riyadh and Jeddah,...

BlackRock to buy Clayton-based commercial real estate firm
CLAYTON — Global investment company BlackRock Inc. is aiming to acquire a Clayton commercial real estate firm, the companies announced Monday. The deal to buy ElmTree Funds, which has $7.3 billion in assets under management, will boost New...

CREDAI announces the Hyderabad Property Show 2025
CREDAI Hyderabad’s annual property show will be held from August 15 to 17 at Hitex. Featuring only RERA-approved projects, the expo promises a range of apartments, villas, and commercial spaces amid continued market growth and investor confidence...

Maximizing Investment Potential in Dubai’s Real Estate Market
Dubai has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most attractive real estate investment destinations. With strong economic fundamentals, investor-friendly policies, and a robust infrastructure network, the emirate continues to draw...

Real hoteliers, real results: How properties around the world are turning cart abandonment into profit
Last week’s cart abandonment recovery playbook outlined strategies that you could deploy at your properties. But as any hotelier will tell you, there's a difference between theory and reality — especially when you're trying to hit your targets as...

It Would Take You Over 100 Years To See Everything in Disney World
in Walt Disney World Due to the sheer size of Walt Disney World, we thought it would be fun to see how long it would take to see every room at every Disney World hotel. Credit: Disney The sheer size of the Walt Disney World Resort cannot be...

South of Gurugram Registers 151% Surge in Property Prices; Infrastructure Growth Set to Drive Further Demand
(MENAFN- sloughpr) With its rising appeal among mid and premium homebuyers, South of Gurugram (Sohna) has quickly evolved into a thriving real estate hotspot, fuelled by robust infrastructure growth and enhanced connectivity. The area is now...

XCF Global Outlines Plan to Build Multiple SAF Production Facilities and Invest Nearly $1 Billion in Renewable Fuel Production Capacity by 2028
$350 million already invested in operational New Rise Reno facility, producing SAF and renewable diesel Pipeline includes three new U.S. production sites to expand capacity and market reach International growth strategy underway with partnership...