IPO
Indonesia's GoTo bags $400 million from Abu Dhabi ahead of IPO
Investment part of fundraising round said to be targeting total of $1.5bn
Middle East
Obituaries
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of COVID complications
Retired general, moderate Republican served under 3 GOP presidents
Automobiles
Turkish auto industry shifts to EVs as EU tightens CO2 rules
State-owned group to enter growing market for electrics with own brand in 2022
Politics
Turkish lira hits low as Erdogan overhauls central bank committee
Two deputy governors and a member sacked in move seen as political interference
Economy
Fed poised to begin tapering as early as next month
Minutes from September meeting of FOMC indicate stimulus program could end by mid-2022
Currencies
From Turkey to South Korea, strong dollar squeezes the energy-poor
Higher U.S. interest rates drive investors to greenback
Interview
Ghosn vows to 'get back my rights' since escape from Japan
Ex-Nissan Motor chief who fled to Lebanon remains defiant of charges against him
COVID vaccines
China's global vaccine gambit: Production, politics and propaganda
How Beijing has shaped the world's COVID immunization drive
Markets
Aramco closes in on Apple, Microsoft as pricey oil lifts valuation
Saudi oil major climbs back to crown prince's target of $2tn
Energy
Hitachi-ABB wins $900m order for Egypt-Saudi power link
Countries will exchange excess renewable energy via 1,350 km cable
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan refugees get cold welcome in Turkey after perilous journey
Turkey building wall on Iran border as Erdogan cornered by new arrivals
International relations
Turkey keen to deepen ties with Russia, from submarines to space
Amid tensions with Biden, Erdogan defends missile deal after talks with Putin
Aerospace & Defense
Turkey plans drone-heavy roadshow in display of future warfare
From Indonesia to Azerbaijan, Ankara eyes new power projection
Iran tensions
Iran fails to honor agreement on monitoring equipment, IAEA says
Tehran envoy claims nuclear agency report faulty and differs from joint statement
International relations
Erdogan: Turkey intends to buy 2nd batch of Russian S-400s
Country was unable to purchase defense systems from NATO, president says
Economy
Turkey's surprise rate cut plunges lira to new lows
Move follows Erdogan's assurance inflation is under control
Afghanistan turmoil
Iran joy at U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan fades quickly
Taliban's takeover of Kabul creates economic and security conundrum for Tehran
Technology
SoftBank-powered robots to help Grab with meal deliveries
Singapore and Japan to use the droids jointly developed by China's Keenon
Datawatch
Global energy shortage looms as investment in fossil fuels slides
Decarbonization push may cut oil output 73% by 2050 despite lack of alternatives
Politics
Erdogan opens Turkish skyscraper with Ottoman influence in heart of N.Y.
Building reflects 'increased power,' president says
