Iran has more than doubled state executions in 2024 with at least 612 people killed compared to 297 in the same period last year, according to the U.N. Human Rights Office.
Pakistan’s crackdown on black market dollar trade pushes deals online
Pakistan's crackdown on black market dollar trading has strengthened the rupee, but traders say under-the-counter deals have swiftly shifted to smartphones and home deliveries instead.
India braces for higher US tariffs, eyes broader trade deal, sources say
India is preparing to face higher U.S. tariffs — likely between 20% and 25% — on some of its exports as a temporary measure, as it holds off on fresh trade concessions ahead of Washington's August 1 ...
India’s Waaree Energies says US anti-dumping probe won’t derail solar ambitions
Indian solar panel maker Waaree Energies said on Tuesday that it is "confident" about its exports to the United States and is prepared to address any potential anti-dumping investigation, after a ...
India coach Gautam Gambhir involved in confrontation with Oval curator: ‘You’re just a groundsman’
Lee Fortis was heard saying that he would "report" Gambhir after their interaction ahead of the fifth Test between England and India.
NEOM Port halves transit time with new trade corridor linking Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq
As part of the pilot project, the first shipments departed from Cairo, passing through Safaga Port. They left to the Port of NEOM across the Red Sea before overlanding to their destination in Erbil, ...
HCLSoftware accelerates Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with XDO blueprint at Riyadh executive summit
The summit concluded on a high note as HCLSoftware honoured three Saudi organizations with the Customer Success Awards and announced the winner of an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix experience, demonstrating the ...
Iraq’s federal budget revenues hit 46 trillion dinars in H1 2025
Iraq's federal budget revenues reached over 46 trillion Dinars from Jan-May 2025, with oil comprising 91% of total income.
Türkiye seeks full use of idled pipeline in new deal talks with Iraq
A proposed new agreement between Türkiye and Iraq must include a mechanism to ensure the full-capacity use of the oil pipeline between the two ...
South Korea’s Celltrion says tapped to buy US pharma factory to offset tariff risk
South Korean pharmaceutical firm Celltrion said on Tuesday that in an attempt to offset the risk of U.S. tariffs it had become the preferred bidder to acquire a U.S. manufacturing factory from an ...