ISLIM CHESHMA, Turkmenistan: Afghanistan said Wednesday work would begin on a $10 billion gas pipeline traversing South Asia as officials joined dignitaries in neighboring Turkmenistan to celebrate its completion on that side of the border.

MANAMA, Sept 11 (KUNA) -- The representative of Bahrain's King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad affirmed the importance on Wednesday of attracting direct foreign investment.

RIYADH, Sep 11 (KUNA) -- A session of GCC-Chinese discussions was held on Wednesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, which dealt with joint cooperation and regional and international issues.

LONDON, Sept 11 (KUNA) -- Britain announced on Wednesday that it had signed a tripartite agreement with the United States and Australia to enhance strategic cooperation and address risks that threaten vital supply chains.

Interview by Suleiman Redha KUWAIT, Sept 11 (KUNA) -- Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait Tuba Nur Sonmez said that the anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Turkiye would enhance trade cooperation and new investment opportunities for Kuwaiti and Turkish companies.

KUWAIT: Embassy of India, Kuwait hosted a series of trade promotion events from Sept 8 to 10 reflecting the increasing cooperation in the field of food security between India and Kuwait.

SHANGHAI: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for “a negotiated solution” at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to end a stand-off between Beijing and the European Union.

BEIJING: China’s exports grew at their fastest pace in nearly 1-1/2 years in August, suggesting manufacturers are rushing out orders ahead of tariffs expected from a growing number of trade partners, while imports disappointed amid weak domestic demand.

BRIGHTON, UK: Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday pledged to reset industrial relations strained by widespread strike action, as he became the first UK leader to address the annual meeting of Britain’s trade unions in 15 years.