US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said that Japan’s central bank is falling “behind the curve” on inflation and will probably have to raise interest rates, in a rare swipe by a senior official ...
UK F-35B Still Stranded In Japan Is Awaiting Spare Parts To Return To HMS Prince Of Wales
The F-35B is the second from the same carrier to make a high-profile diversion to an airport during the current Indo-Pacific cruise.
Russian subsidiary of Japan’s Sony liquidated, company filings show
Sony's Russian subsidiary was liquidated on August 11, Russian company filings showed, a move that could signal the Japanese conglomerate's exit from the country.
Indian miner IREL seeks Japan, South Korea partnerships for rare earth magnet production
India's state-owned miner IREL is seeking to collaborate with Japanese and South Korean companies to start commercial production of rare earth magnets, a source familiar with the matter said, as part ...
S&P lifts India’s rating to BBB in first upgrade since 2007
S&P Global Ratings on Thursday upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', the first upgrade in 18 years, citing strong economic growth, improved monetary policy ...
S&P upgrades India rating on economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation
Credit rating agency S&P Global upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to "BBB" from "BBB-" on Thursday, citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation.
Tropical storm Podul disrupts travel and schools in southern China
Tropical storm Podul dumped torrential rain on southern China on Thursday, and caused widespread disruption in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured.
Canada looking at support for canola farmers hit by China tariffs, says Carney
Canada is focusing on a series of measures to support canola farmers hit by China's latest tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, but did not give specific details.
Israel announces a settlement that critics say will effectively sever the West Bank in two
Israel’s far-right finance minister announced approval Thursday of contentious new settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which Palestinians and rights groups worry will scuttle ...
Israel: Smotrich threatens West Bank takeover if Palestine recognized
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday said the country would annex the occupied West Bank if the international community officially recognizes the state of Palestine next ...