Some national borders are determined by natural phenomena like seas, mountains and rivers. Most, however, are created by ...

"This paper documents the existence of a “middle-income trap” for the Middle East and North Africa region and contrasts the evidence with that of the East Asia and Pacific region. The results are ...

The Turkish foreign minister on Wednesday highlighted the Middle Corridor's vital role as a strategic and efficient trade route linking Asia and Europe. “Challenges have demonstrated that ...

Italy's gas grid operator Snam will sell its minority stake indirectly held in ADNOC Gas Pipelines to Abu Dhabi-based investment fund Lunate. ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (ADNOC Gas or the ...

Israel, Lebanon and the U.S. are negotiating the release of Lebanese prisoners. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect a week ago. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Aerial views show the absolute devastation of Rafah in southern Gaza after 15 months of war, while thousands ...

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's Asia team is taking shape ... is expected to serve as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, replacing veteran diplomat ...

Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has announced he will visit Gaza in the coming days as part of what he called an “inspection team ...

In 2024, Central Asia enjoyed economic ... by positive developments to improve East–West connectivity, with the European Union, China and multilateral development banks promising infrastructure ...

The POFMA Office issued a correction direction to East Asia Forum over a 14 January 2025 article, accusing it of containing false statements. These included allegations that the Singapore government ...

Soon after swearing in for a second term on Monday, Donald Trump inked several documents that could have geopolitical implications. He also commented on improving ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, ...