Politics
Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty through attorney
Prosecutor argues against bail, citing presence of fatwa
Politics
Commodities
Russia looms large behind OPEC+ output hike decision
Experts see country's role affecting group's bid to prevent sharp fall in prices
Opinion
Afghanistan is now an Asian problem
Area states should work together to address security concerns
International relations
CIA drone kills al-Qaida leader Zawahri in Afghanistan: U.S.
Egyptian surgeon with $25m bounty on head helped coordinate 2001 attacks
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
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
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
Energy
Saudi prince says high emissions standards lead to high inflation
Kingdom will boost oil production capacity to 13m barrels per day by 2027 from 12m now
International relations
Biden begins sensitive Saudi trip with eye on resetting relationship
U.S. president starts visit with fist bump for crown prince, handshake for king
International relations
Biden flies from Tel Aviv to Jeddah in historic flight
President begins controversial Saudi Arabia visit with eye on oil prices
Ukraine war
Deal reached to restore Ukrainian grain exports, Turkey says
Agreement on Black Sea passage to be signed next week: defense minister
Indo-Pacific
U.S. and Israel zap drones with lasers in plan for futuristic fights
Biden to view new tech during visit as Washington prepares for 2027 China threat
Ukraine war
Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia, White House says
U.S. national security adviser claims Iran preparing to provide 'several hundred'
International relations
Biden to embark on realpolitik Middle East tour: 5 things to watch
Will Israel-Saudi rapprochement compensate for meeting with crown prince?
Ukraine war
Russia's failure to cement Black Sea dominance has lessons for China
Moscow's withdrawal from strategic Snake Island shows 'A2/AD' is not easy
Comment
Tripolar world ushered in by the rise of 'neutral' powers
India, Turkey, others aim to expand influence through delicate balancing act
International relations
Turkey scores with NATO brinkmanship, flexing geopolitical veto
Erdogan signals to Biden he's a dealmaker, but leaves bitter aftertaste among allies
Politics
Israel heads to Nov 1 election with Lapid as caretaker PM
Vote will be the country's fifth in less than four years