Materials
Taiwan Cement drops material from name as it remodels business
Oldest Taipei-listed company pushes green transition and growth in Europe
International relations
Russia, China and Iran move closer after President Raisi's death
Tehran likely to stay course on hard-line diplomacy with West
Politics
Iran President Raisi's death injects new uncertainty into Middle East
Supreme leader loses heir-apparent, setting off succession race
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Politics
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash
Country's foreign minister and others also dead
Markets
Saudi ETF to list in Japan under expected deal between leaders
Prince Mohammed visits Japan to boost cooperation in financial sector
Opinion
China is burning all its bridges with Israel
Desire to be seen as champion of Global South drives policy tilt
Inflation
Turkey slashes public investments 15% to rein in inflation
Erdogan's government switches gears toward an estimated $3bn in spending cuts
Terrorism
Terrorist groups suspected of funneling money to Dubai properties
'Dubai Unlocked' project finds individuals with alleged links to Hezbollah, Houthis among owners
Opinion
Pakistan's moves to further isolate Afghanistan are backfiring
Estrangement is driving the Taliban to work with Iran and India at Chabahar port
International relations
Iran smuggles $1bn worth of fuel into Pakistan annually: report
Traders sneak petrol and diesel across border in corruption-riddled trade
Arts
Lesser-known Asian films challenge the world from Berlinale
Festival can be a springboard to success for indie filmmakers
Comment
How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
Middle East crisis
Chinese cargo ships poised to gain from Red Sea tensions
Houthis believed to grant safe passage to nations friendly with Iran
International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran
Pyongyang officials visit Moscow-friendly nations in diplomatic blitz
International relations
North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip
Two sides have long been suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programs
Tea Leaves
Saudis bask in Bangkok's mojo
Middle Eastern visitors flock to Thai capital and balmy beach resorts after diplomatic deal
Energy
Mitsui & Co. set to take part in $7bn LNG project in UAE
New gas field expected to produce 10 million tonnes annually
Indo-Pacific
Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific
U.S.-Japan-Australia collaboration faces additional threat of China's hypersonics
Markets
Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
Nikkei and KOSPI down by 3%; yen strengthens, other currencies weaken
Middle East crisis
China says it opposes any Israel-Iran escalation amid balancing act
Murky reports of Israeli strike underscore Beijing's economic stakes, dicey diplomacy
International relations
Iran attack on Israel stokes celebration, fears in Tehran
Missile-and-drone strike heightens worry over regional conflict
Middle East crisis
China says Iran can 'handle situation,' spare Middle East turmoil
Beijing appreciates Tehran not targeting neighbors, foreign minister says
Interview
Iran strike on Israel driven by pressure from hard-liners: expert
Stimson Center's Barbara Slavin says ending Gaza war key to easing regional tensions
Energy
Qatar to challenge U.S. as top LNG exporter with new expansion
Washington's export freeze creates opening for Middle Eastern country