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Missing Bahraini tourist found after drowning at Karon Beach Rescue teams recover body of tourist three days after he was swept away by strong currents in Phuket The body of a Bahraini tourist, feared to have drowned, after he went missing while swi... [1]

EconomyMalaysian retailers cash in on billion-dollar Ramadan spending spree Bazaars and high-end hotel buffets draw larger crowds as economy thrives A seller gestures at a Ramadan bazaar in Rawang, Selangor, which won the unofficial title of Malaysia... [2]

Through the Lens: Ramadan observed across Asia Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of daily fasting from before sunrise until sunset. [3]

Imran Khalid is a Karachi-based geostrategic analyst and freelance writer. OpinionThe art of survival: Iran's uneasy dance with the US Khamenei's quiet approval of back-channel talks gives Pezeshkian a lifeline Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh... [4]

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA -- In any normal Ramadan, the month Muslims spend daytimes fasting as part of our religious practice, I would be anticipating the delights of iftar, the meal which breaks the fast in the evening, and looking forward to the week ... [5]

DHAKA/JAKARTA -- Islam's holy month of Ramadan presents rich opportunities as well as unique challenges to global consumer product and retail companies seeking to cater to Muslims. [6]

TOKYO In his monthlong tour of Asia, Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz succeeded in drumming up significant support for "Vision 2030," the road map for reforming the kingdom's economy and ending its dependence on oil exports by the year 2030. (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]

JAKARTA—Arie Untung, a former video jockey for the Indonesian offshoot of MTV, says he used to drink alcohol regularly and, back then, was a jeans-clad, spiky-haired rocker who was only a nominal Muslim. [8]

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[1] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-09-22 · 85% match

Missing Bahraini tourist found after drowning at Karon Beach

Missing Bahraini tourist found after drowning at Karon Beach Rescue teams recover body of tourist three days after he was swept away by strong currents in Phuket The body of a Bahraini tourist, feared to have drowned, after he went missing while swi

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-12 · 46% match

Malaysian retailers cash in on billion-dollar Ramadan spending spree

EconomyMalaysian retailers cash in on billion-dollar Ramadan spending spree Bazaars and high-end hotel buffets draw larger crowds as economy thrives A seller gestures at a Ramadan bazaar in Rawang, Selangor, which won the unofficial title of Malaysia

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-27 · 44% match

Through the Lens: Ramadan observed across Asia - Nikkei Asia

Through the Lens: Ramadan observed across Asia Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of daily fasting from before sunrise until sunset.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-22 · 41% match

The art of survival: Iran's uneasy dance with the US

Imran Khalid is a Karachi-based geostrategic analyst and freelance writer. OpinionThe art of survival: Iran's uneasy dance with the US Khamenei's quiet approval of back-channel talks gives Pezeshkian a lifeline Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-05-26 · 47% match

What I learned from spending Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA -- In any normal Ramadan, the month Muslims spend daytimes fasting as part of our religious practice, I would be anticipating the delights of iftar, the meal which breaks the fast in the evening, and looking forward to the week

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-07-02 · 45% match

Hungry multinationals fight for share of Ramadan feast

DHAKA/JAKARTA -- Islam's holy month of Ramadan presents rich opportunities as well as unique challenges to global consumer product and retail companies seeking to cater to Muslims.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-03-23 · 39% match

The king gives Saudi Arabia's reform push a helping hand

TOKYO In his monthlong tour of Asia, Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz succeeded in drumming up significant support for "Vision 2030," the road map for reforming the kingdom's economy and ending its dependence on oil exports by the year 2030.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-08-28 · 40% match

Ground Shifts in Indonesia’s Economy as Conservative Islam Takes Root

JAKARTA—Arie Untung, a former video jockey for the Indonesian offshoot of MTV, says he used to drink alcohol regularly and, back then, was a jeans-clad, spiky-haired rocker who was only a nominal Muslim.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-19 · 40% match

Asia Stream: Iranians vs. the Islamic Republic: Who Will Win?

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. PodcastsAsia Stream: Iranians vs. the Islamic Republic: Who Will Win? Iran's protests are over a month old.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-06-29 · 38% match

Is Iran's Islamic Revolution running out of puff?

Satoshi Ikeuchi is professor of religion and global security at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo.

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