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
Markets
Saudi ETFs surge in China debut as financial ties deepen
Funds touch upper limit on first day of trading in Shanghai, Shenzhen
Energy
Japan's Mitsui pivots back to Middle East with LNG project in UAE
Trading house makes first natural gas foray in 5 years as Russia, Mozambique plans falter
Opinion
Iran's conservative-moderate tensions to return under Pezeshkian
Women's rights, social media, nuclear deal and FATF will be sources of friction
Automobiles
China's BYD to invest $1bn in Turkey for EV plant
Ankara exempts companies from additional 40% tariff if they set up local production
Politics
Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential runoff election: interior ministry
Low-profile candidate beats hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili
Politics
Iranians vote in run-off presidential election amid widespread apathy
Poll a test of clerical rulers' popularity, but historic low turnout seen as vote of no confidence
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
Middle East crisis
Israeli military announces tactical pauses in Gaza for aid supplies
Pauses would be from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. in Rafah, in coordination with the U.N.
Ukraine war
World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv's peace push
U.S. Vice President Harris announces over $1.5bn in energy and humanitarian aid
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
Middle East crisis
U.N. Security Council backs plan for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Hamas welcomes U.S.-drafted resolution and says it's ready to work with mediators