1+ week, 5+ day ago   (163+ words) BEIRUT: Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday (Aug 11) abolished the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to formally end the practice. Lebanon had not carried out an execution since 2004, but sentences were still being issued, the... Lebanon…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (126+ words) Millions of people across Europe are setting off on their summer holidays, but conflict in the Middle East is adding another layer of uncertainty, with many travellers choosing to stay closer to home. With 75% of Europe's supply of jet fuel…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (71+ words) Pakistan is facing renewed inflationary pressure ahead of Eid al-Adha, as rising fuel and food prices squeeze household budgets. Consumer inflation is in double digits for the first time in nearly two years. The continued disruption in the Strait of…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (104+ words) US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (14 May). Conflict in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan are expected to shape the tone and outcome of talks between the two leaders....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1658+ words) Countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are recalibrating their tourism strategies, while tour operators have ramped up intra-Asia offerings as airspace restrictions and rising costs weaken long-haul demand. SINGAPORE: When bookings for trips to the Middle East began to drop…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (282+ words) BANGKOK, April 30: Thailand’s economy expanded in the first quarter from the previous three months, supported by domestic demand and exports before the Middle East conflict escalated, but activity is expected to slow, the central bank said on Thursday. Economic activity…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (122+ words) Tensions in the Middle East is dragging Myanmar deeper into its energy crisis. The fuel shortage is adding pressure on a country struggling with civil war and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake last year. Neighbouring Thailand is also feeling…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (580+ words) Rising material prices and cautious buyers are weighing on India’s property sector, with developers warning of possible price hikes if global uncertainty persists. If the Middle East conflict persists, analysts warn it could push back construction schedules and dampen the…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (387+ words) Hyundai Ioniq 3 electric vehicle is displayed during Milan Design Week, in Milan, Italy, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco MILAN, April 20: Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (588+ words) Organisers are postponing or relocating events amid the uncertainty, while Singapore is drawing attention as a safe and stable alternative. Singapore's MICE sector continues to see steady demand despite global uncertainties. SINGAPORE: Conference halls in Singapore remain busy, but organisers…...