Middle East

Beirut explosion casts harsh light on international shipping rules

Murky story of a ship called the Rhosus, which began life as a Japanese dredger

August 10, 2020 18:00 JST

As Riyadh takes India's side, China comes through with $1bn for Islamabad

August 10, 2020 16:59 JST

Highly explosive materials was stored at port, says minister

August 5, 2020 09:18 JST

Health Ministry says no cases confirmed during drastically scaled down Hajj

August 4, 2020 15:10 JST

Agile companies such as Peak and Masomo coveted for strength in Asian market

August 3, 2020 16:43 JST

US caps record month for Red Planet missions with launch of $2.7bn Perseverance rover

July 31, 2020 20:00 JST

Erdogan recites scripture to the faithful in face of international criticism

July 25, 2020 04:29 JST

New Delhi has a wary eye on Beijing's latest move for influence

July 24, 2020 20:00 JST

Monarch was admitted to the hospital earlier this week

July 24, 2020 02:57 JST

Knowledge-based economy seen as key as global decarbonization gains traction

July 23, 2020 02:16 JST