Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announces India's plan to ramp up rare earth magnet production amid China's export curbs, aiming to secure critical tech supply chains and reduce import dependence.
Baghdad says Erbil’s demand for more domestic oil delays export restart
Iraq’s oil minister said on Saturday that Erbil is demanding more oil for domestic consumption and this is delaying the resumption of Kurdish oil exports.
At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer
A podcast special from The Athletic exploring Saudi Arabia's influence on two key tournaments in the U.S. this summer — on and off the pitch ...
The ruthless reformer reinventing Saudi Arabia
If you want to understand the new Saudi Arabia, don’t start with oil. Start with a video game. The 39-year-old crown prince and prime minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman — better known ...
Saudi Arabia’s Production Increase Sparks Credibility Concerns
Saudi Arabia reportedly overshot its June oil production quota by 700,000 barrels per day, raising questions about OPEC+ compliance and transparency amid media bans.
Saudi Arabia Enacts New Real Estate Foreign Ownership Law: A Calibrated Opening for Foreign Investors
On 8 July 2025, the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia approved a new and far-reaching law: the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis. This legislation replaces the 2000 ...
United Nations Warns Of Humanitarian Emergency As Migrants Pour Into Afghanistan
The UN warns that Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis may worsen as nearly 3 million migrants could return from Iran and Pakistan by year-end. Overcrowded borders, poor conditions, and lack of aid have ...
Why Myanmar’s military ruler offered Trump his “sincere appreciation” for a letter warning of steep tariffs
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
India ‘had no right to complain about time-wasting’
India, who were riled by England's tactics at the end of play, wasted time themselves earlier in the match, bowling coach Tim Southee says.
China’s Chery denies improper subsidy declarations
Chinese automaker Chery on Saturday denied assertions that it had improperly claimed government subsidies for environmentally friendly vehicles.