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China's warning reveals what really happened at Modi-Takaichi summitIndia and Japan's recent summit in Delhi has sparked concern in Beijing. Agreements on defense, critical minerals, and AI signal a strategi...
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
US plans steep citizenship fee hike; Indians among hardest hitU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian ...
Brahmos gets another customer: One of Middle East's biggest arms importers and top US weapons buyer eyes Indian weaponsIndia and the UAE are in early-stage discussions for the potential sale of Indian defence platforms, including the supersonic BrahMos missi...
Warsh Fed era heralds a new trial for Asian currenciesNew Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation has surprised markets, signaling a stronger dollar. This poses a challe...
India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE: ReportIndia is in advanced talks with the UAE to export its advanced defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and Akashteer air ...
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spendIndia is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infras...
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...
Planning a Germany trip? Here's how to apply for a Schengen visaIndian citizens planning a trip to Germany require a Schengen visa for short stays. The application involves submitting documents like a pa...
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctionsPhilippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro will continue his duties despite China's sanctions. Beijing imposed penalties on Teodoro for ...
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
India advocates for rules-based order, diplomacy at ASEAN Regional Forum to tackle geopolitical challengesIndia highlighted the importance of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and backed dialogue to tackle geopolitical challenges at a senior offici...
Philippines earthquake: Aftershocks complicate recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousandsA powerful earthquake has devastated southern Mindanao, Philippines. Dozens of rescuers narrowly escaped a collapsing grocery in General Sa...