Israel-Hamas war
Israel's economy well prepared for risks, says central bank governor
Amir Yaron says credit card spending is above prewar levels
Middle East
Interview
Turkey's ex-president slams U.S. 'double standards' on Israel, Ukraine
Abdullah Gul says West's policies on conflicts could benefit China
Israel-Hamas war
U.S. carries out first airdrop of aid into Gaza
C-130 transport planes drop more than 38,000 meals on 66 pallets
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Israel-Hamas war
Biden says U.S. military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza
More than half a million people are a step away from famine, according to U.N.
5G networks
Microsoft seals Middle East 5G deal as its telecom push accelerates
Software giant looking to challenge likes of Huawei, Nokia in network tech
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Israel-Hamas war
Dozens killed waiting for aid in Gaza; overall death toll passes 30,000
Biden discusses 'tragic and alarming incident' with Egypt and Qatar, White House says
Economy
Turkey's GDP grew past $1tn for the first time in 2023
Economy expands 4.5%, but analysts expect weaker demand to dampen growth this year
Politics
Iran heads to parliamentary elections, but will voters show up?
Government lets more moderates run in hopes of boosting turnout
Opinion
Clash with Pakistan shows Iran must take its neighbors more seriously
Tehran should focus on frontier security rather than rely on cross-border strikes
Supply Chain
HPE taps Saudi Arabia as it extends its production footprint
The world's No. 2 server maker sees continued AI-related demand through 2024
Telecommunication
Japan's NTT Docomo and NEC join hands on new telecom gear
Nation's top telco eyes Open RAN opportunities in Southeast Asia and Middle East
Fisheries
Turkish tuna farmers tripled exports to Japan over past decade
Industry expands operations into North Africa and seeks a larger fishing quota
Israel-Hamas war
Netanyahu eyes postwar Israeli security control over Palestinian areas
'Day after' plan conditions rehabilitation of Gaza Strip on demilitarization
Crime
U.S. charges Japanese crime leader with nuclear materials trafficking
With Myanmar used as transit point, substances were expected to be used by Iran
Defense
Turkish fighter jet takes first flight as Ankara eyes Asian buyers
Government aims to develop stealth technology and seeks collaboration
International relations
Turkey detains 6 for allegedly spying on Uyghurs for China
State-run agency says police looking for another
SoftBank
SoftBank to set up robotics venture with Saudi Arabian company
Joint venture will invest $150m to make industrial robots, with aim of opening in December
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy urges leaders to send arms as 'artificial' shortage helps Putin
U.S. military aid has been delayed for months in Congress
Supply Chain
Shipping rates show signs of easing despite Red Sea disruption
Modest demand and an oversupply of vessels push down prices
International relations
India's Modi woos UAE and Qatar to counter China in Middle East
New Delhi advances push for competing economic corridor to Europe
Israel-Hamas war
Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 jet parts to Israel
Concerns raised over their use violating international law in war with Hamas
International relations
Qatar frees eight Indians months after dropping death sentences
Case challenged ties with Doha, a crucial natural gas supplier to India
Israel-Hamas war
Biden urged Netanyahu to protect civilians in Rafah, White House says
American and Israeli leaders speak by phone for about 45 minutes