Donald Trump came to Saudi Arabia earlier this month, with big U.S. business leaders in tow, to embrace Saudi’s young leader, Mohammed bin Salman, and his 2030 plans to reshape its oil economy. As …
Pakistan, Afghanistan Reboot Ties Amid China’s Mediation: Concern For India?
The geopolitical dynamics are shifting in Asia as India, Pakistan, and China are engaging the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The coming months may prove decisive in shaping Afghanistan’s place in …
Pakistan finally appoints ambassador to Afghanistan
The important decision has been announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, after having broad-based consultations with the prime minister and other relevant stakeholders.
Afghans can apply for Indian visas again, including investors, artists, sportspersons
India resumes granting visas to Afghans, including business people and artists, after five-year suspension. No online release before midnight.
India resumes select visa services for Afghan nationals after almost 4 years
There is a visa category called ‘Entry visa’ under which the travel document will be given to Afghan nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural events and activities sponsored by …
South Korean presidential election roiled by coffee beans, Chanel bags and room salon
South Korea’s presidential race has devolved into personal attacks and petty disputes, drowning out meaningful policy debate after Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his martial law fiasco …
Thai poultry industry poised for growth on Brazil bird flu, lower feed costs
Thailand’s poultry sector is poised to grow this year, as an avian flu outbreak in top exporter Brazil creates market opportunities, and lower feed costs improve margins for the world’s third-largest …
Collins Aerospace expands Philippine footprint with new IT-BPM venture
United States-headquartered Collins Aerospace has registered a new information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) business with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza), …
Philippines’ rice imports drop nearly 21%
The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from a year ago.
China manufacturing shrinks in May despite trade war truce
China’s manufacturing activity shrank in May for the second month running, official data showed Saturday, despite Beijing reaching a temporary ceasefire in a blistering trade war with the United States.