If Narendra Modi surrendered to President Trump, how tough would it be to wean his country from Russia’s discounted supply?
Update in couple who helped save Australian teenager in gruesome Thailand boating accident
An Australian teenager on a family holiday in Thailand is lucky to be alive after a snorkelling experience near popular Phi Phi Island went horrifically wrong, but now — the couple who helped save her have come forward in a heartwarming turn of events.
Japan index hits record high on earnings boost, other Asian markets ease
Japanese shares surged on Friday after positive earnings reports and expectations the U.S. would remove overlapping tariffs on the country's goods, while shares were down in other Asian markets after a late retreat on Wall Street during the previous session.
Japan’s Topix tops 3,000 for first time on tariff clarity; SoftBank soars
Japan's Topix index climbed above the key psychological mark of 3,000 points for the first time on Friday, underpinned by clarity over U.S. tariffs and a streak of strong earnings reports.Automakers rallied,
‘President has been clear on this’: US calls India key strategic partner amid Trump tariff war
(AP) An official of the US State Department called India “a strategic partner with whom the US engages in a “full and frank” dialogue”. He contended that US President Donald Trump has been very clear with New Delhi on his concerns over its purchase ...
Helicopters rescue people stranded by floods on key India pilgrim route
BHATWADI, India, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Indian rescuers used helicopters on Thursday to pluck to safety people stranded by flood waters in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, two days after a sudden inundation and landslide killed four people, with more still missing.
Unusual protest erupts in China as anger over latest case of teen bullying mounts
Police in Sichuan province scuffled this week with protesters demanding greater justice for a 14-year-old girl who was verbally and physically attacked by her schoolmates.
China’s SMIC says Trump tariffs did not cause expected ‘hard landing’
China's top foundry SMIC's co-CEO said on Friday that U.S. tariff policy had not resulted in the "hard landing" that the company was initially worried about and that strong domestic demand will keep ...
Trump demands ‘highly conflicted’ Intel CEO resign over China ties
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him "highly conflicted" due to his ties to Chinese firms and raising doubts about plans ...
Georgia AG Chris Carr files federal lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of using a leadership committee to bypass campaign finance laws in the GOP primary for governor.