Sentiment in Japan’s service sector improved slightly in June, a government survey showed on Tuesday, as solid demand for summer clothing and leisure offset the gloom from U.S. tariffs.
With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes
In an unprecedented move, India held the water treaty in abeyance after blaming Pakistan for a deadly attack in April. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack and accuses India of “weaponizing water …
Five members of a family were accused of witchcraft and brutally murdered by a mob in India, police say
New Delhi — Police have arrested three people accused of brutally murdering five members of a family who were accused of witchcraft in the eastern Indian state of Bihar. Police said the victims were …
7 Rounds of Talks and No Deal: Japan Girds for New Era of U.S. Relations
Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.
Japan vows to seek U.S. auto tariff concessions in trade talks
Japan’s trade deal with the U.S. must include tariff concessions for its vital automobile industry, top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Japan starting August 1.
Did China provide ‘external support’ to Pakistan during conflict with India? Asim Munir says
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir refuted India’s claims of external military support from China and Turkiye during recent border clashes, labeling them as factually incorrect.
India’s markets regulator says no proposal to link options leverage limits to cash positions
India’s markets regulator said on Tuesday that there was no proposal under consideration to link options leverage limits to cash positions.
Exclusive: India aims to import about 10% of its cooking gas from US from 2026, say sources
India plans to source about 10% of its cooking gas imports from the U.S. beginning in 2026 as part of a broader effort to boost energy purchases to narrow its trade gap with Washington, four industry …
Map Shows ‘Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone’ Backed by Russia and China
Russia and China would be the first nuclear powers to sign a treaty barring use of the weapons in Southeast Asia.
China says it will retaliate on unfavorable deals after Trump warns Asia of higher tariffs
Chinese state media warned the Trump administration against striking deals that sideline China, after the president announced that Asian countries would face higher tariffs starting on Aug. 1.