Japan’s Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow
Nikkei falls 1.5%, shares elsewhere subdued Japan spending data weak BOJ widely expected to hike rates this month…
Eurovision faces major test as countries weigh Israel’s participation
EBU members to discuss Israel’s participation, with a vote possible Slovenia, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands threaten boycott over Israel’s…
New OPEC+ production mechanism will help stabilise markets, Saudi energy minister says
Item 1 of 2 Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman attends a session of the St.…
Oman signs agreement with Airbus for its first communications satellite
CAIRO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Oman signed an agreement with Airbus on Sunday to design, manufacture and launch…
UAE announces $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it will invest $1 billion to…
Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum
Item 1 of 2 Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla, gestures as he attends the…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict
JERUSALEM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, putting in a stronger-than-expected performance…
More oil demand expected in 2026 thanks to data centres, UAE minister says
Item 1 of 2 UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO…
Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high
Asia stocks hover near highest since February 2021 Dollar firms after hawkish tilt from some Fed policymakers Earnings…
Red Sea cable cuts disrupt internet across Asia and the Middle East
Sept 7 (Reuters) – Internet connectivity in multiple countries including India and Pakistan has been affected due to…
UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure
US and Saudi Arabia strongly oppose carbon price on shipping Trump urged countries to vote no to the…