The two-month plan to boost spending may miss its target, as analysts doubt its impact on informal workers and the middle class.
Indonesia volcano: Huge eruption sends ash 52,500ft as red alert issued
A huge volcano has erupted on the Indonesian island of Flores. The volcano, named Lewotobi, spewed ash 16,000m (52,500ft) into the air and prompted the Australian Government to issue a red alert for ...
Indonesia, Netherlands to cooperate in modern horticulture
The Ministry of Agriculture has forged a strategic partnership with the Dutch government to promote modern and sustainable horticultural production through ...
India Grows Nuke Arsenal and Repositions Warheads, Report Says
India has slightly increased its nuclear arsenal, modernized its delivery systems and appears to be changing the way it prepares warheads by keeping them closer to missile launch systems, a report from a weapons research group said.
Rising incomes boost hopes of India’s lower middle class, survey finds
Home Credit India's latest survey finds rising income, digital adoption, and focus on education driving optimism among lower-middle-class Indians despite financial pressures
Trump’s $499 smartphone will likely be made in China
The Trump Organization's newly-announced T1 smartphone will likely be made in China, experts said, despite claims the device will be manufactured in the U.S.
China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire
China has begun evacuating its citizens from Israel and Iran and was pushing for a ceasefire in the conflict between the two Middle Eastern foes on Tuesday as clashes carried into a fifth day. China's ...
Pakistan, US Target Early Trade Deal After High-Level Discussion
Pakistan and US officials held high-level tariff talks on Monday and aim to finalize a trade agreement at the earliest, Islamabad said in a statement, as the South Asian nation pushes for relief from ...
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir humiliated on US soil, dubbed ‘mass murderer and dictator’ (WATCH)
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faced protests and international embarrassment during his US visit, amid rising backlash over terrorism links and India’s decisive military response.
‘Govt can collapse in 5 min …’: Pakistan’s ruling coalition on edge as allies blast federal Budget
The discontent stems primarily from the expansion of the tax net and the allegedly arbitrary powers being granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ...