West Asia

Victorious, ABH teams maintain lead in Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Tour

Manama, Nov. 7 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His…

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Oil rises 1% as investors digest US election fallout

OIL prices rose nearly 1 per cent on Thursday as the market weighed how President-elect Donald Trump’s policies would affect…

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Global scholars gather in Beijing for 1st World Conference of Classics

The inaugural World Conference of Classics, a significant gathering of global experts in classical studies, commenced on Thursday in Beijing. Four…

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Bahrain highlights cultural heritage at UNESCO Arab Week in Paris

Paris, Nov. 7 (BNA): Bahrain participated in the Arab Week held at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural…

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Rwanda trade minister: CIIE raises recognition of Rwandan products

The CIIE enables Global South countries to introduce their products to the China market, serving as part of the Belt…

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Iran seeks CIS approval for rail access to expand cargo transit

Iran is pushing for approval from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Rail Transport Council to allow its rail wagons…

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Iran government settles wheat debt amid record harvest

The Iranian government has paid off its debts to domestic farmers for this year’s wheat purchases amid a bumper crop…

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Iran’s central bank to launch new currency exchange market

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is planning to launch a new currency exchange market in a bid to control…

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China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for sixth straight month

CHINA’S central bank refrained from purchasing gold for its reserves for the sixth consecutive month in October, according to official…

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China’s October exports soar past forecast as trade war with West looms

CHINA’S outbound shipments grew at the fastest pace in over two years in October as manufacturers rushed inventory to major…

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