Iran's right to enrich uranium is not negotiable, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday, ahead of a second round of talks in Oman this weekend with the United States about Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.
Iran’s Negotiating Position Gets Worse and Worse
In the first few weeks of Donald Trump’s second term, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, repeatedly rejected the U.S. president’s offer of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, just as he had during Trump’s first term.
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The Philippines Buys So Many Motorcycles, It’s Ridiculous
According to data from the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI), Q1 sales in the Philippines rose 10% from the same period in 2024. Domestic production is also booming ...
Japan state pension fund switches to foreign benchmark index excluding onshore China shares
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund has switched the benchmark it uses for foreign equities for its $1.7 trillion of investments, to one that does not include onshore Chinese shares it said in ...
China’s Economy Grows Faster Than Expected Despite Trade War Fears
China's GDP growth came in ahead of forecasts for the first quarter, which Beijing said reflects the resilience of its economy.
Nvidia is Now the Biggest U.S.-China Bargaining Chip
The ban on sales of the H20 chips calls into question the company’s ability to continually beat Wall Street’s lofty expectations..
Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus: Advocate of Nepal’s luxury credentials
WHEN HIS NEPALESE GRANDFATHER DIED in 1992, Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus was just seven and his brother, two. But because his mother, Sangita, had promised to continue building her father’s hotel, she ...
Edible oil manufacturers allege duty evasion via Nepal
India upped the basic customs duty on crude soybean oil, crude palm oil, and crude sunflower oil from 0% to 20%, taking the so-called effective duty on crude edible oils to 27.5%.
Iraq Plans Oil Export Cuts Amid Pressure to Reach OPEC+ Target
Iraq plans to cut oil exports this month as it faces growing pressure to adhere to its OPEC+ production target, according to an official with knowledge of the matter.