Iran

FATF gives Iran until June to strengthen anti-money laundering rules

Foreign businesses say compliance and Iran's removal from the FATF's blacklist are key for making investments in the country, especially after the United States re-imposed sanctions on Iran.

Feb 22, 2019

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits China

MBS in China: Beijing sees 'enormous potential', will boost financial ties

China says it supports Saudi's efforts to diversify its economy and is willing to strengthen high-tech cooperation.

Feb 22, 2019

Saudi Arabia employs Darfur children in Yemen war - Report

The report says children make up at least 20 percent of the units at the front-line of the Saudi-Houthi war.

Dec 31, 2018

Russia, Iran and Turkey seek deal on new Syria constitutional body

President Bashar al-Assad's government and the opposition fighting to topple him have each submitted a list of 50 names, but the three nations have haggled over the final 50 members from civil society and "independent" members.

Dec 18, 2018

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India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

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India hopes to calm fuel price stink with basmati fragrance

Export outlook for Indian basmati has brightened with easing of export norms and rupee payment options in Iran trade.

Nov 12, 2018

Taliban attacks Afghan govt post near Iran border, kill 20 soldiers

In September alone, more than 500 Afghan soldiers were killed and hundreds wounded, the Defence Ministry said.

Nov 7, 2018

Saudi Arabia to supply extra oil cargoes to India in November as Iran sanctions loom

Reliance Industries Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Mangalore Refinery Petrochemicals Ltd are seeking an additional 1 million barrels each in November from Saudi Arabia, the sources said.

Oct 10, 2018

UAE dismisses Iran's parade day terror attack allegations

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US and its regional allies were responsible for the attack, which had killed 29 people.

Sep 24, 2018

Indian company to start operating strategic Chabahar port in Iran

The port gives India a road link to access markets in Afghanistan and other central Asia countries bypassing Pakistan, which has denied India the use of its port and land routes to connect with Afghanistan.

Sep 7, 2018

Asian Games 2018: The top 5 standout performers so far

A look at five truly special performances in the 2018 Asian Games.

Aug 30, 2018

Iran's Finance Minister Masoud Karbasian impeached by Parliament

The Iranian Parliament voted on Sunday to remove the minister of economic affairs and finance, Masoud Karbasian, from office, state media said, amid a sharp fall in the rial currency and a deterioration in the economic situation.

Aug 27, 2018

Iran hit with 5.9 magnitude quake; 2 killed

The epicentre of the quake was almost 9 km from the city of Tazehabad and about 30 km from the city of Javanrud

Aug 26, 2018

Iran to unveil new fighter jet next week, develop missiles

Iran's navy also announced on Saturday that it has mounted a locally built advanced defensive weapons system on one of its warships for the first time, as tensions mount with the US military in the Gulf.

Aug 19, 2018

Iran anti-money laundering law faces roadblocks as October deadline looms large

Tehran nears a deadline to pass legislation to help it attract investment while facing US sanctions.

Aug 18, 2018

Iran gears up for return of US sanctions; thousands take to streets in protest

Hundreds have rallied in cities across the country, including Tehran, Isfahan and Karaj as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanctions.

Aug 4, 2018

Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade

US suspicious of Iran's moves; 'closely monitoring' major military drill

The United States believes Iran is preparing to carry out a major exercise in the Gulf, amid heightened tensions with Washington.

Aug 2, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte

After North Korea's Kim, US President Donald Trump agrees to meet Iran's Rouhani

US President Donald Trump said he is ready to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani without any preconditions, hinting that the US is looking to deflect the Iranian threat in the same way Trump forced North Korea to denuclearise.

Jul 31, 2018

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office

To combat Iran, Trump seeks new alliance in the Middle East

A White House source has confirmed that Trump is seeking to create a NATO-like alliance in the Middle East to combat the growing influence of Tehran in the region.

Jul 28, 2018