September 18, 2026

Bayt Qatar in Nagoya Showcases Culture and Sporting Legacy

Doha: Bayt Qatar (Qatar House) has opened in Nagoya ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, offering visitors an interactive showcase of Qatar’s culture, heritage and sporting achievements. Located at the TIAD Nagoya hotel, the initiative will run…

Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 31-Year High

Tokyo: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates today to their highest level in 31 years. The Bank’s Policy Board decided at its two-day monetary policy meeting, which concluded today, to raise the interest rate from 1 percent to 1.25 percent, its high…

Oil Prices Fall One Percent Amid Trade Optimism

Singapore: Oil prices dropped by around one percent in Asian trading on Friday, extending their slide for a third consecutive session, but remained above $100 a barrel. Optimism over finding alternative routes to get Middle East oil to market outweigh…