Opinion
Is Bangladesh moving to normalize relations with Israel?
Increased cooperation offers clear benefits for both countries
Middle East
Life
Saudi Arabia tries to come in from the cold
Global tourism campaign aims to draw 100 million annual visitors by 2030
International relations
Saudi crown prince approved plot to kill Khashoggi, US finds
Dissident journalist was murdered in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul in 2018
Iran tensions
US launches airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia in Syria
Pentagon spokesman says Biden will 'act to protect American and Coalition personnel'
Coronavirus
Pfizer vaccine 94% effective in real world: Israel study
Results from fast rollout help ease uncertainty in fight against COVID
Currencies
Thailand and UAE join China's global digital currency push
By pioneering payments in virtual money, Beijing aims to internationalize yuan
International relations
Pakistan efforts to mend fences with Saudi-led bloc bear fruit
Islamabad also maintains strong ties with counter-alliance of Turkey and Iran
International relations
Iran agrees to 3 months of nuclear inspections with less access
UN agency chief 'stabilizes' situation with 'technical understanding'
Market Spotlight
Oil market bounces back from COVID depths on vaccine optimism
Further increases depend on OPEC+ countries' ability to maintain output cuts
Coronavirus
Israel starts to reopen as Pfizer-BioNTech jab stops COVID spread
More than 45% of population have received at least one vaccine shot
