West Asia

Iran’s five-month trade with neighbors up 16% YOY

Iran’s trade with 15 neighboring countries, including with states it shares maritime borders, rose by 16% in the five calendar…

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Chinese military’s airspace violation is utterly unacceptable, Japan says

TOKYO: The violation of Japan’s airspace by a Chinese military aircraft is “utterly unacceptable”, the top Japanese government spokesperson said…

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revocation of citizenship is not limited to the violators but dependent family members

Manama, Aug. 27 (BNA): The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) affirmed that the committee assigned to review all…

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QatarEnergy, KPC sign 15-year agreement for LNG supply to 3MTPY to Kuwait

QatarEnergy entered into a 15-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) for the supply of…

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Estithmar Holding announces successful issuance of QR500mn Sukuk, the first corporate Sukuk in Qatari Riyals

Estithmar Holding QPSC has announced the successful issuance of a QR 500 million Sukuk, the first corporate Sukuk denominated in…

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China takes control measures against intruding Philippine vessels

The China Coast Guard (CCG) said in a statement that it took control measures, in accordance with the law, against…

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Iran reports major rise in agriculture exports

Iran’s customs office (IRICA) figures show the country’s agriculture exports rose significantly in the five months to late August compared…

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Graphic: 30 years of support to Xizang

Over the past three decades, 10 batches of nearly 12,000 cadres and talents have been sent to Xizang Autonomous Region…

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Jeddah’s historic district embraces future with ‘teamLab’ museum

Jeddah, Aug. 25 (BNA): The “teamLab Borderless” museum in Jeddah is bolstering the Kingdom’s position as a center for…

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S. Korean author wins William Saroyan International Prize for Writing

Seoul, Aug. 24 (BNA): Mirinae Lee has won the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing, a prestigious U.S. book…

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