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Japan, South Korea boost coal use as LNG prices soar

13 May 2026-09:56
Kallas: EU open to discuss more structured partnership with Azerbaijan

The European Union is open to discuss a more structured partnership with Azerbaijan, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, has said.

05 May 2026-14:00
Why the UAE is increasing its interest in Georgia

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

05 May 2026-10:01
AI chip rally in S. Korea, Taiwan pushes Asian stocks to record

A surge in artificial intelligence-related shares helped Asian equities climb back to record levels on Monday, erasing earlier losses triggered by geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict.

04 May 2026-12:12
U.S. offers $10M bounty for Al-Qaeda leader in South Asia

28 Apr 2026-22:09
Gold too expensive? Brides choose ‘one gram’ instead

As gold prices hit record highs, a quiet but powerful shift is unfolding across South Asia’s wedding culture. For generations, gold jewelry has symbolized status, security, and dignity for brides. Now, for many families, it has become simply unaffordable.

24 Apr 2026-13:46
Big shift: Honda stops selling cars in South Korea

Honda has announced that it will discontinue its automobile sales operations in South Korea by the end of 2026, marking a significant strategic shift in one of Asia’s competitive automotive markets.

23 Apr 2026-12:51
Energy crisis strains Singapore's cooling-heavy lifestyle

Singapore - known for its widespread use of air-conditioning - has told government employees to bring up the temperature in offices to at least 25C (77F) as it grapples with rising energy prices caused by the Iran war.

10 Apr 2026-13:26
Gulf Air expands Dammam routes: New flights to South Asia

Gulf Air has expanded its temporary operations from Dammam, adding more South Asian routes to support passengers affected by ongoing airspace restrictions in Bahrain and parts of the region.

07 Apr 2026-11:10
Asian stock markets plunge amid Trump’s ultimatum on Iran

Stock markets in the Asia Pacific have fallen sharply amid US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum warning Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the annihilation of its energy infrastructure.

23 Mar 2026-09:32

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