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A person carries a black bag to the Saudi consulate from a vehicle belonging to the diplomatic mission as the investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi continues on Sunday. Photo: AFP via Anadolu Agency

Germany, Middle East, World

Germany to stop exporting arms to Saudi Arabia

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

A trader known as the "Sultan of Coins" has been sentenced to death in Iran. Image: iStock

Iran, Middle East

Iranian court condemns ‘Sultan of Coins’ to death

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

العاهل الأردني الملك عبد الله

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Israel, Jordan, Middle East

Jordan wants land back

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Jamal Khashoggi was murdered when he visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Photo: AFP

Middle East, Turkey, World

Saudis ‘don’t know where’ Khashoggi’s body is located

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

متظاهرون يرتدون أقنعة ولي العهد السعودي محمد بن سلمان والرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب خارج البيت الأبيض في 19 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018، مطالبين بالعدالة للصحفي السعودي جمال خاشقجي.

صورة: Jim WATSON/ AFP

Middle East, Saudi Arabia, World

السعودية تواجه موجة عارمة من التشكيك بعد تأكيدها مقتل خاشقجي

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 21, 2018January 30, 2019

US Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer who “scorns the multilateral approach in favor of bilateralism" speaks next to US President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2018. Photo: AFP

European Union, Middle East, World

The Democrats’ globalization dilemma

by Marshall Auerback October 21, 2018

"Ruslan Boshirov", left, and "Alexander Petrov" listen to a question during their interview with RT in Moscow. Photo: Sputnik

AT Finance, European Union, Malaysia, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Bellingcat’s big Russia scoop confirmed

by Jefferson Morley October 21, 2018

India finalized the acquisition of Russia’s S-400 air defense missile system earlier in October. Photo: Sputnik/Igor Zarembo

France, India, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

India walking a tightrope with US and Russian defense systems

by Emanuele Scimia October 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Carrying water for miles is a part of everyday life for many women in India. Photo: Shutterstock

India, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, World

Women collecting water: a distressing harbinger of drought

by Gayathri D Naik October 21, 2018February 18, 2020

The UK is finally having a conversation about migration. Photo: iStock

European Union, Middle East, United Kingdom, World

Are Britons really softening on immigration?

by Johnny Runge October 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghanistan, China, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, World

Khashoggi murder puts spotlight on ‘bonesaw’ prince

by Imad Zafar October 21, 2018October 21, 2018

Human face painted with flag of Afghanistan. Image:iStock

Afghanistan, Germany, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Afghanistan’s enduring desire for independence

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 20, 2018October 20, 2018

Artificial intelligence will behave differently in different cultures. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, European Union, France, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, World

The case against national strategies on artificial intelligence

by Mark Esposito, Terence Tse and Joshua Entsminger October 20, 2018February 18, 2020

People gather at the scene of an accident in Amritsar, Punjab, on October 20, 2018, after revelers who had gathered on the tracks were killed by a train on October 19. Photo: AFP / Narinder Nanu

France, India, Israel, Middle East, South Asia, World

Amritsar disaster just latest tragedy on India’s accident-plagued rail network

by Asia Times staff October 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed. Photo: AFP/ Yasin Akgul

Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Oceania, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Saudi authorities face barrage of disbelief over Khashoggi killing

by Asia Times staff October 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Middle East, Turkey

Saudi Council mulls replacing Crown Prince MBS: Report

by Asia Times staff October 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Renowned cryptographer Ronald Rivest says 'Best practices for internet voting are like best practices for drunk driving' - there’s no safe way to do either. Photo: iStock photo

China, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, World

How blockchain could actually damage voting security

by Ari Juels, Ittay Eyal and Oded Naor October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Shanghai police say they intercepted some 195 million yuan in their operations busting telecom and Internet fraud syndicates in the first nine months of the year.

China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Shanghai

Shanghai woman bilked by ‘US Army general’ in love scam

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila, the Philippines. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Middle East, Philippines

Remittances of Filipino workers in UAE, Middle East fall

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Middle East, South Asia

Women offered for sale after refusing to work as prostitute

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

A motherboard carrying a "made in China" label. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing, China, Middle East, Taiwan, World

Taiwan detects no spyware on Chinese electronics or servers

by Frank Chen October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Middle East

UAE new visa system comes into effect this month

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Minquan First Police Station of Taichung City Police Bureau, Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Middle East, Taiwan

Indonesian arrested for stealing circle lenses from store

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Malaysia's then Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks during the launching of the Malaysia world's Digital-Free Trade Zone in Kuala Lumpur on March 22, 2017. Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan

AT Finance, Australia, Malaysia, Middle East, Oceania, Singapore

Unsolved murders coming back to haunt Najib

by Nile Bowie October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

On February 19, 2017, Afghan General Abdul Raziq (C), police chief of Kandahar, poses during a graduation ceremony at a police training center in Kandahar province. (Photo by JAWED TANVEER / AFP)

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Middle East, South Asia, World

Top Afghan General killed in Taliban attack in Kandahar

by Ruchi Kumar and Hikmat Noori October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Middle East

An AI wake-up call from Ancient Greece

by Adrienne Mayor October 19, 2018

Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East

Indonesia kembali ijinkan PRT bekerja di Arab Saudi

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte holds a wad of peso bills on June 20, 2017. Photo: AFP/Ted Aljibe

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Philippines

Runaway inflation exposes Duterte’s slipping grip

by Jason Castaneda October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

An Apple iPad monitor in Istanbul displays the logos of well-known world brands. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

Masses manipulated by manufactured consent and desires

by Imad Zafar October 19, 2018

A woman showing off her wealth takes part in the online Falling Stars Challenge in Shanghai. Photo: Weibo

China, Middle East, Russia, Shanghai, World

Online videos of rich Chinese flaunting wealth criticized

by Ben Kwok October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

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Category: Middle East

Germany to stop exporting arms to Saudi Arabia

Iranian court condemns ‘Sultan of Coins’ to death

Jordan wants land back

Saudis ‘don’t know where’ Khashoggi’s body is located

السعودية تواجه موجة عارمة من التشكيك بعد تأكيدها مقتل خاشقجي

The Democrats’ globalization dilemma

Bellingcat’s big Russia scoop confirmed

India walking a tightrope with US and Russian defense systems

Women collecting water: a distressing harbinger of drought

Are Britons really softening on immigration?

Khashoggi murder puts spotlight on ‘bonesaw’ prince

Afghanistan’s enduring desire for independence

The case against national strategies on artificial intelligence

Amritsar disaster just latest tragedy on India’s accident-plagued rail network

Saudi authorities face barrage of disbelief over Khashoggi killing

Saudi Council mulls replacing Crown Prince MBS: Report

How blockchain could actually damage voting security

Shanghai woman bilked by ‘US Army general’ in love scam

Remittances of Filipino workers in UAE, Middle East fall

Women offered for sale after refusing to work as prostitute

Taiwan detects no spyware on Chinese electronics or servers

UAE new visa system comes into effect this month

Indonesian arrested for stealing circle lenses from store

Unsolved murders coming back to haunt Najib

Top Afghan General killed in Taliban attack in Kandahar

An AI wake-up call from Ancient Greece

Indonesia kembali ijinkan PRT bekerja di Arab Saudi

Runaway inflation exposes Duterte’s slipping grip

Masses manipulated by manufactured consent and desires

Online videos of rich Chinese flaunting wealth criticized

Support Asia Times

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