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Iran, Russia map out rival to Suez Canal

ECONOMY

Iran, Russia map out rival to Suez Canal

Presidents of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan are about to discuss a major project to foster trade connectivity between Iran, India, Russia and Europe.

Japan, China in new spat over radar

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Japan, China in new spat over radar

Beijing’s recent move to set up a radar installation near a disputed territory in the East China Sea has caused some friction with Tokyo.

Thais voting on new constitution

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Thais voting on new constitution

Proponents argue that the new constitution drafted by the ruling junta will end political corruption and restore stability.

'Saudi prince Bandar linked to Qaeda'

SAUDI ARABIA

'Saudi prince Bandar linked to Qaeda'

Former Saudi intelligence chief and ambassador to the US has been linked to an al-Qaeda operative by co-chair of the 9/11 probe.

Trump ‘departing’ from US hegemony

INTERVIEWS

Trump ‘departing’ from US hegemony

The “friendly” position towards Russia, adopted by Donald Trump, runs counter to the hegemony the US foreign policy seeks, an American journalist says.