China state paper urges calm after blockchain stocks, bitcoin soar
Chinese state media urged investors to remain rational and not equate Beijing’s support for blockchain as a boost for virtual currencies, after comments by Chinese...
At least 17 protesters die overnight in renewed Iraq unrest
At least 14 people were killed and 865 wounded overnight after Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters in the Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala,...
NBA roundup: Rockets win Westbrook’s first game vs. Thunder
James Harden scored a game-high 40 points, and Russell Westbrook, playing against his former team for the first time, finished an assist shy of his...
Hong Kong excludes activist Joshua Wong from upcoming district poll
Hong Kong authorities disqualified prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong on Tuesday from taking part in upcoming district elections, a move likely to sow further discord...
Saudi Aramco aims to begin planned IPO on Nov. 3: sources
Saudi Aramco aims to announce the start of its initial public offering (IPO) on Nov. 3, three people with direct knowledge of the matter told...
At least 13 killed in Iraq’s Kerbala in firing by security forces: sources
At least 13 people were killed and 865 wounded overnight after Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters in the Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala,...
China’s factory activity seen contracting for sixth month on trade pressure: Reuters poll
China’s factory activity is expected to have shrunk for the sixth month in October, a Reuters poll showed, suggesting hardly any let up in pressure...
Saudi Aramco targeting to kick off planned IPO on Nov. 3: sources
Saudi Aramco is targeting to kick off its initial public offering (IPO) on Nov. 3, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters....
Official to Testify Appearance of ‘Partisan Play’ in Trump’s Ukraine Call Raised Concerns – The Wall Street Journal
Official to Testify Appearance of ‘Partisan Play’ in Trump’s Ukraine Call Raised Concerns The Wall Street Journal White House Ukraine expert expected to testify about possible...
Factbox: Downstream Iranian energy projects disrupted by water crisis
Below is a list of Iranian downstream energy projects where construction has been delayed and existing facilities where operations have been disrupted due to water...