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
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
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
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Middle East crisis
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says
Iranian Revolutionary Guards confirm death after president inaugurated
Middle East crisis
Israel claims to kill Hezbollah senior commander in Beirut strike
Move comes in retaliation for rocket attack that killed 12 youngsters in Golan Heights
Middle East crisis
Israel vows response to what it says was Hezbollah rocket attack
Lebanese militant group denies responsibility for strike that killed 11 in Golan Heights
International relations
ASEAN ministers at loggerheads over Israel-Hamas conflict
Malaysia pushes line condemning violence, as Singapore, Thailand cause 'some discord'
International relations
Palestinian factions sign reconciliation deal in China-brokered talks
Leaders of Hamas, Fatah pledge to form interim government in post-war Gaza
International relations
Hong Kong plays leading role in sanctions evasion: report
New analysis spotlights Chinese city as transshipment hub of goods to sanctioned nations
Middle East crisis
Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen after Tel Aviv attack
Fears grow of a widening conflict throughout the Middle East
Opinion
Iran's conservative-moderate tensions to return under Pezeshkian
Women's rights, social media, nuclear deal and FATF will be sources of friction