Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China — just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of costly liquefied natural gas.
Moody’s affirms Israel’s ‘Baa1’ rating, warns Iran conflict to deepen fiscal strain
Credit ratings agency Moody’s affirmed Israel’s long-term local and foreign-currency ratings at “Baa1” on Monday and said the direct military conflict with Iran would further strain public finances.
Iran: Is regime change possible?
But Iranian opposition members loudly rejected Netanyahu ‘s call for them to rise up to topple their rulers, saying “the bombing doesn’t help their movement.” Iranians are also understandably “leery” of what a new regime would look like,
Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
By Jeff Mason, Bart H. Meijer and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South …
Bangladesh Expects ‘Positive Outcome’ With US on Trade Deal
Bangladesh’s interim government is anticipating a favorable resolution in trade negotiations with the US, after being among the hardest hit by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs in April.
Trump announces tariff hikes on 14 countries including Indonesia and South Africa
President Donald Trump revealed new higher tariff rates for more than a dozen countries after hitting Japan and South Korea first earlier in the day.
Indonesia’s forex reserves stable at $152.6B amid global uncertainty
Bank Indonesia (BI) reported that the country’s foreign exchange reserves stood at US$152.6 billion at the end of June 2025, slightly up from US$152.5
Did Trump strike a deal with China about TikTok? Here’s what we know
President Trump is expected to talk with Chinese officials this week about a possible TikTok deal. Here’s what we know.
China Sends Military on Combat Patrol Against US Ally: Video
The Chinese military vowed to safeguard the country’s national sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.
Thailand to withdraw plans for casino as political turmoil deepens
The Cabinet will likely approve the withdrawal plan when it meets on July 8. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.