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Erdogan threatens daily over Syria video

TURKEY

Erdogan threatens daily over Syria video

Erdogan threatens to punish the daily and the journalist behind the release of a video showing Turkish trucks carrying arms to militants in Syria.

Iran, China ink tech confidentiality deal

ENERGY

Iran, China ink tech confidentiality deal

Iran has signed a non-disclosure agreement with China for transfer of technology to produce propylene from methanol, deputy head of National Petrochemical Company (NPC) Mohammad Hossein Payvandi said on Monday.

China may set air defense in S China Sea

CHINA

China may set air defense in S China Sea

A senior Chinese military official says China could establish an air defense zone over disputed areas in the South China Sea if it deems it necessary.

Iran, China work out new oil payment plan

ECONOMY

Iran, China work out new oil payment plan

Iran and China have agreed on a new arrangement for crude oil payments under which Beijing will reimburse part of the money owed to Tehran in cash, a leading Iranian trader said on Monday.