Regional tensions are testing the operating environment for Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, even as its long-term direction remains intact ...
Iraq’s oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports
Iraqi oil fields once alive with the buzz of workers are nearly deserted. Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves.
Myanmar Junta Reopens Key Thai Border Trade Route Amid Security Concerns
The Asian Highway between Myawaddy and Hpa-an has been reopened, but locals say they are still frightened to use it due to ongoing clashes, and trucks remain banned.
Iran war disrupts US small businesses with shipping complications and higher costs
NEW YORK (AP) — The Iran war is making life more difficult for small business owners across the country, who are grappling with shipping complications, higher costs and consumers tightening their grip ...
Indonesia delays again deportation of Scottish crime boss to Spain
Indonesian authorities have delayed the extradition of alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons to Spain for a second day. Lyons was arrested in Bali after arriving from Singapore and was flagged by ...
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Indonesia triggers tsunami warning
A 7.4 magnitude quake off Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning for Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggered tsunami threat
A strong earthquake struck offshore early Thursday morning, local time, prompting a tsunami alerts across the region, including parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings
The undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami Thursday.
India Approaches Fertilizer Producers as Iran War Curbs Supplies
India is in talks with major producers and exporters of nitrogen-based and phosphatic fertilizers to secure direct procurement, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Middle East ...
India trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market
India banned its banks from offering the most popular instrument for trading the rupee offshore, threatening to squeeze a $149 billion-a-day market in an extreme step to shore up its tumbling currency ...