US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Electric cars in China
China EV makers Neta, Xpeng turn to Africa amid European backlash
Emerging markets gain shine as Europe preps higher tariffs on China-built models
Politics
Iran's hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
Interior ministry says nation will hold final ballot on July 5
Politics
Khamenei protege neck-and-neck with moderate in Iran presidential race
Tasnim news agency says a run-off election is 'very likely' to pick the next leader
Politics
Iranians vote in presidential polls as economic crisis bites
U.S. elections could shift standoff over Tehran's disputed nuclear program
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Interview
Qatar should quit as Hamas mediator: Israeli minister
Nir Barkat prefers Saudi Arabia, UAE to succeed 'biggest funder of terror'
Politics
Iran presidential candidates stress China, Russia ties ahead of vote
With sluggish economy, expected weak turnout seen as boon for conservatives
Energy
Japan's Mitsui to help make low-carbon ammonia in UAE
Project led by state-owned oil company aims to turn out 1m tonnes per year
Your Week in Asia
Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
Iran election outcome could bring foreign policy shift
Outlook for nuclear talks to be affected by voters' choice of president
Politics
India calls for stronger protections for its overseas workers
Kuwait fire that killed 45 Indians highlights migrants' harsh living conditions
Startups
From eels to EVs, Israel startups raise profile in Japan amid war
Growing international isolation has not deterred outreach to investors
Comment
China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis heightens the risk of WWIII
Simultaneous conflicts in Europe and Asia could become tomorrow's nightmare
Your Week in Asia
Iranian presidential race, Chinese inflation, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Western-led global order eroded by nonstate armed groups
With tax collection and medical care, groups bare fangs against old rulers
Transportation
Turkish airport company bets on Indonesia's 'massive' growth
Ground service provider Celebi buys into Southeast Asia's largest economy
Finance
Qatar sovereign fund has 'very high targets' in Japan
QIA has doubled Japanese investments since 2021, Asia-Pacific chief says
Media & Entertainment
Saudi games company wants to deepen Nintendo, Capcom ties
Leverage of state funds by Savvy to bolster gaming industry in Middle East
US-China tensions
China state firms targeted by U.S. lawmakers for allegedly helping Iran
Treasury should probe 6 companies that assist Tehran in evading sanctions, letter says
Middle East crisis
Thai workers in Israel return to pre-war level after October exodus
Farmers trapped between conflict abroad and low wages at home
Middle East crisis
China's Xi tells Arab leaders Gaza war can't 'continue indefinitely'
Chinese leader tops up aid, seeks deeper 'South-South' ties
Opinion
Japan should play part in protecting Red Sea shipping
Country has much to lose from normalization of threats to global maritime order
International relations
With Iran port deal, India to expand Central Asia trade, counter China
South Asian country proceeds despite risk of U.S. sanctions
Comment
Palestine finds itself increasingly isolated in the Arab world
Arab nations opting for self-interest over solidarity with Palestinians
The Future of Asia 2024
India seeks to extend influence in Middle East, Africa: Jaishankar
Foreign minister says country's transformation is crucial for building multipolar world