By Jayshree P Upadhyay MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters) – The National Stock Exchange of India on Wednesday filed draft papers for an initial public offering, in what will be one of two mega IPOs in the …
‘India always on the side of peace’: PM Modi meets Zelensky in Evian during G7 Summit
Taking to X, PM Modi said he reiterated that India will always be on the side of peace, “placing the values of humanity over everything else.” …
Why is India betting on coal gasification and could progress be a slow burn?
India recently approved a US$3.9 billion scheme to turn more of its vast coal reserves into gas. Even as its energy security ambitions gather pace, experts warn that scaling up the centuries-old …
Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan needs to purchase American weapons to ensure its self-defense in the face of a growing threat from Beijing, the island’s top diplomat in the U.S. said, adding that he has seen no change in …
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday in a landmark step in its policy normalisation, signalling readiness …
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled Japan’s Izu Islands at shallow depth on June 16
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Izu Islands region south of Tokyo on June 16, 2026, at a shallow depth of 10.0 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event, cataloged under …
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
Germany, Japan accelerate postwar military buildup
Germany and Japan are expanding defense spending and military cooperation as doubts about U.S. commitments and threats from Russia and China grow.
How Japan came from behind twice to draw with Netherlands in brilliant World Cup 2026 group match
Japan are taking on the Netherlands in their first Group F match in Arlington, Texas. It is the first game in this group at the tournament before Sweden face Tunisia later today. Japan’s midfield four …
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The …