Commodities
Unexpected China demand, output cuts behind surge in oil prices
Inflation fears grow as futures flirt with $100 per barrel
Middle East
Opinion
Working with Gulf states, India can build a new center of power
'IMEC' could point the way forward for emergence of world's 'fourth pole'
Defense
U.K. 'exploring' Saudi entry to fighter jet project with Italy and Japan
British GCAP point man urges deal this year to launch 3-way government body
Technology
AI camera steers ships away from collisions in fog and darkness
Japan's Marubeni teams with Israeli startup Orca AI to market SeaPod system
International relations
China's Xi offers to help Assad rebuild Syria, regain regional status
Beijing to upgrade ties to 'strategic partnership' with eye on Mideast presence
Markets
Turkey hikes rates to 30% to fight rampant inflation
Central bank has raised rates by 2,150 basis points since June
International relations
Azerbaijan claims full control over the Nagorno-Karabakh region
Armenian forces agree to disarm after latest outbreak of decades-old conflict
International relations
Azerbaijani forces strike Armenian-controlled Karabakh, killing 25
Renewed conflict raises risk of new Caucasus war between neighbors
International relations
5 U.S. citizens set free by Iran in prisoner swap
Exchange involved transfer of $6bn in Iranian funds from South Korea
Energy
Turkey close to deal with China on nuclear power plant
Energy minister says finalization likely in 'a few months' after years of talks
Interview
India-Middle East-Europe Corridor shows global shifts: UAE minister
'We are in the business of redesigning supply chains,' economy chief Al Marri says
Belt and Road
Hong Kong uses Belt and Road summit to kindle Middle East ties
Territory follows Beijing in seeking new friends amid chilly relations with West
Natural disasters
Libya floods wipe out quarter of city; 10,000 missing
Emergency teams are being mobilized on the ground, U.N. aid chief tweets
International relations
India, Saudi Arabia discuss rail and ports project involving U.S.
Multinational infrastructure deal also includes EU, UAE
G20 Summit
Erdogan says isolating Russia will fail, eyes Black Sea grain revival
Turkish president vows 'firm diplomacy' to ensure food supplies for Africa
G20 Summit
U.S., India, Saudi, EU unveil rail and ports deal on G20 sidelines
Biden lauds 'real big deal' as he seeks to counter China's Belt and Road
G20 Summit
U.S. seeks India-Middle East transport network deal at G20
Washington envisions railways and sea lanes to counter China's Belt and Road
Opinion
Iran's new club memberships still leave it out in the cold
Accession to BRICS, SCO will reduce isolation but not solve financial challenge
Commodities
Oil prices hit 10-month high as Saudi, Russia extend supply cuts
Brent crude futures rise over $90 for first time since last November
Interview
COP28 host UAE says fossil fuels needed in energy transition: envoy
Petrostate's preparations alarm observers seeking shift from oil, coal and gas
International relations
Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be restored soon
New suggestions to ease Russian concerns discussed in meeting with Putin
Ukraine war
Japan and Turkey team up for Ukraine reconstruction
Nations to issue joint statement on cooperation
Comment
How Saudi Arabia's mediation efforts heap pressure on Russia
Riyadh-hosted talks on Ukraine highlight growing clout of major emerging nations
International relations
BRICS invites 6 countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran into group
Counterweight to West sought among countries of Global South
Finance
Turkey shocks with big rate hike to 25%, boosting lira
Central bank gives strong sign on fighting inflation as new officials take lead