Currencies
Turkey's central bank shocks with rate cut of 100 basis points
As inflation nears 80%, few expected the big slash in key rate to 13%
Middle East
International relations
Japan PM Kishida eyes visits to Kuwait and Qatar this month
Leader to engage in energy diplomacy amid rising prices
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan women still facing difficulties, one year on
Refugees' plight continues even after fleeing Taliban-controlled homeland
Terrorism
Iranians fear attack on Salman Rushdie will derail nuclear deal
Tehran denies link to U.S.-born suspect, reportedly backer of Revolutionary Guard
Politics
Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty through attorney
Prosecutor argues against bail, citing presence of fatwa
Society
Salman Rushdie on ventilator after New York stabbing
'Satanic Verses' author faced death threats, Iranian fatwa urging his killing
Engineering & Construction
Turkey's top contractor seeks annual $1bn in projects with Japan peers
Ronesans Holding plans to boost ventures at home and abroad, reduce Russia exposure
Commodities
Russia looms large behind OPEC+ output hike decision
Experts see country's role affecting group's bid to prevent sharp fall in prices
Energy
OPEC+ approves small rise in oil output, rebuffing Biden
After U.S. leader's visit, increase of 100,000 bpd seen bringing little relief
Opinion
Afghanistan is now an Asian problem
Area states should work together to address security concerns
Pharmaceuticals
Chinese biopharma Taibang raises $300m, stirs relisting murmurs
Investment in former China Biologic led by Singapore, Abu Dhabi funds
International relations
CIA drone kills al-Qaida leader Zawahri in Afghanistan: U.S.
Egyptian surgeon with $25m bounty on head helped coordinate 2001 attacks
Business deals
Saudi Aramco to buy Valvoline's products arm for $2.65bn
World's top oil producer says deal will help expand its downstream activities
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from July 8 to Aug. 1: Russian strikes kill Ukrainian grain tycoon
Grain ship leaves port of Odesa, Ukrainian minister says; Gazprom cuts gas to Latvia
Sports
Cricket Asia Cup shifted from Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates
Ongoing political, economic crisis in island nation forces change of venue
International relations
Ukraine, Russia sign deal to reopen grain export ports as war rages on
Deal brokered by U.N. and Turkey to allow shipments through the Bosporus
Transportation
Vietnam, Turkey flag carriers explore codeshare deal
Agreement opens door to better connections from Vietnam to Africa and Middle East
International relations
Putin forges ties with Iran's supreme leader in Tehran talks
Russian leader's trip signals Moscow's intent of further Middle East involvement
International relations
Putin visits Iran to bolster strategic ties against West
Russian leader also plans meeting with Turkey's Erdogan over grain, Syria
Sports
South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Qatar seek 2023 Asian Cup
AFC's announcement comes after China dropped plans to host event