U.S. elections 2024
China, Iran tap AI to influence U.S. election, experts warn
Fake news sites and 'spamouflage' attempt to sway opinion ahead of vote
Energy
Iran slaps Pakistan with 'final notice' over unfinished gas pipeline
Islamabad could be on the hook for billions of dollars in penalties
Middle East crisis
U.S. Democrats urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire after dead hostages recovered
American-Israeli among six hostages killed in tunnel under Gaza
Media & Entertainment
Saudi Arabia ready to make aggressive play for Japanese gaming IP
The kingdom's Public Investment Fund to move all gaming assets to Savvy Games
Finance
Saudi Arabia's Hades Financial readies $750m for India investment
Growing number of Middle Eastern funds look to back Indian startups and venture funds
Opinion
Dubai sets global standard for ethical use of AI
Guidelines highlight importance of moral considerations in evolving landscape
International relations
Turkey lauds improvement in relations with China after long stagnation
President Erdogan reveals possible visit in 2025 by counterpart Xi
Middle East crisis
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza cease-fire
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Netanyahu in 10th trip to region since war began
Middle East crisis
Gaza cease-fire talks paused with plans to resume next week
U.S. warns much work still needs to be done as Blinken prepares to meet Netanyahu
Comment
How China's peace diplomacy could endanger global stability
Beijing prioritizes showcasing its power over achieving lasting peace
Middle East crisis
U.S. prepared for possible attacks in Middle East by Iran this week
Assassination of Hamas leader has drawn Iranian vows of retaliation against Israel
Sports
Asian cities and nations make their case to host the 2036 Olympics
India, Indonesia, Istanbul, Qatar and others are already touting their strengths
U.S. elections 2024
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Former president had strained relations with Tehran while in office
Middle East crisis
Scores reported dead in Gaza school shelter after Israeli airstrike
Israel's military says it targeted Hamas militants, doubts death toll
Media & Entertainment
Asian dramas spread across the world through Turkish remakes
South Korean and Japanese content is turning up in over 100 countries
Middle East crisis
Iran set to carry out leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel
Guards deputy chief Fadavi says order to be implemented in "best possible way"
International relations
Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary as Israel snub overshadows ceremony
Envoys of several nations, including U.S., refrain from attending proceedings
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Interview
Turkey expects more investments from Chinese EV makers
BYD's $1bn decision gives other companies 'comfort,' says investment office head
International relations
U.S., Europe aired concern over no Israel at Nagasaki A-bomb event
Envoys pulling out say Israel shouldn't be put on same level as Russia, Belarus
Crime
U.S. charges Pakistani man allegedly linked to Iran in assassination plot
Unidentified officials targeted in retaliation for 2020 killing of Soleimani, complaint says
Opinion
Japan must wake up to the potential of boosting economic ties with Turkey
PM Kishida should use this 100th anniversary year of relations to visit Ankara
Middle East crisis
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas commander in West Bank: Palestinian media
Strike hits vehicle carrying fighters in city of Tulkarm; four others die
Interview
Thailand laments Mideast escalation with 6 citizens in captivity
'Hard to be optimistic' about farm workers held in Gaza, says vice foreign minister
Business deals
Saudi sovereign fund PIF signs $50bn deals with Chinese banks
Pacts with 6 institutions encourage 2-way capital flows
Middle East crisis
Iran-Israel tensions escalate after Hamas chief's assassination
Iranian supreme leader promises revenge after Tehran killing