Iran tensions
Iran fails to honor agreement on monitoring equipment, IAEA says
Tehran envoy claims nuclear agency report faulty and differs from joint statement
Politics
International relations
Erdogan: Turkey intends to buy 2nd batch of Russian S-400s
Country was unable to purchase defense systems from NATO, president says
Afghanistan turmoil
Iran joy at U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan fades quickly
Taliban's takeover of Kabul creates economic and security conundrum for Tehran
Politics
Erdogan opens Turkish skyscraper with Ottoman influence in heart of N.Y.
Building reflects 'increased power,' president says
International relations
Iran to gain Central Asia clout with entry into SCO security club
China and Russia-led group expands amid fear of radical spillover from Afghanistan
Indo-Pacific
Turkey's push into Africa has China looking over its shoulder
Powered by direct flights and 43 embassies, Ankara expands its sphere of influence
Afghanistan turmoil
Aid for Taliban-led Afghanistan poses dilemma for West
Economic paralysis since takeover seen plunging 97% into poverty
Datawatch
U.S. freed from burden of high crude oil prices
Washington to reduce Middle East involvement even further
Iran tensions
Iran to allow new memory cards in UN nuclear site cameras
IAEA chief says major communication breakdown 'solved'
Opinion
How Carlos Ghosn could help enliven Japan's election
Extending aid to Lebanon in return for former Nissan CEO is a tempting possibility
Afghanistan turmoil
Qatari minister in Kabul in highest level foreign visit since Taliban took power
Meeting focused on bilateral relations, humanitarian assistance, economic development
20 years after 9/11
Keiko Sakai sees Islam, democracy as compatible
Expert says deep understanding of each country's culture and traditions needed
Afghanistan turmoil
Blinken says Taliban agreed to let people leave Afghanistan
In Doha talks, top US diplomat says Washington will hold group to its word
Myanmar Crisis
Telenor's Myanmar sell-off mired in uncertainty
Alibaba's pullout from stake purchase of payments service clouds picture
Asia Insight
Turkey, Iran and Pakistan raise entry bars for Afghan refugees
Nations across region worry influx could exacerbate political and social problems
Trade
Indonesia and UAE begin talks on trade and investment pact
Jakarta wants to use CEPA to access African and other Gulf markets
Politics
Turkish Pentagon: Erdogan breaks ground on crescent defense complex
President says new headquarters will 'strike fear in enemies' but embolden friends
Afghanistan turmoil
Turkey cannot take new refugee burden, foreign minister says
Already hosts 3.7 million Syrian refugees in addition to around 300,000 Afghans
Afghanistan turmoil
Pakistan lobbies neighbors to push for inclusive Afghan government
Islamabad ready to offer recognition if Taliban forms multiethnic regime
Afghanistan turmoil
Turkish military to pull out of Afghanistan
Taliban requests tech support for airport, but says no to presence of troops
