India's finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, outlines plans for fiscal consolidation, infrastructure investment, and economic growth amidst global challenges. Fiscal deficit targets are set with a ...
India delivers $12 billion in tax cuts to spur economic growth
India’s finance minister gave middle class consumers 1 trillion rupees ($11.5 billion) in tax relief in her budget Saturday, seeking to shore up a slowing economy as global risks worsen. ...
China to retaliate after Trump fires first salvo in trade war
China’s statement is far less specific than the immediate responses from Mexico and Canada, whose leaders ordered countermeasures on Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa would ...
EU calls for end to violence and accountability after four years of Myanmar coup
The European Union (EU) called for an end to violence and accountability on Friday for the atrocities committed since 1 February 2021, to mark the fourth anniversary of Myanmar’s military coup.
Myanmar polls delayed yet again as generals extend emergency rule for another six months
Myanmar’s military government extended a four-year emergency rule, further delaying plans for long-promised general elections as a civil war rages on.
Why Iran’s Regime Is Looking Even Shakier
The regime is grappling with the collapse of its regional "Axis of Resistance" and mounting economic troubles at home.
Japan Launches a Navigation Satellite on a New Flagship Rocket for an Improved Positioning System
Japan has launched a navigation satellite on its flagship H3 rocket as the country seeks to have a precise positioning system of its own
Japan reiterates support for Bangladesh’s ongoing reform
Visiting Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ikuina Akiko has reiterated Japan’s support for the Bangladesh’s interim government ...
Indonesia’s Megawati to meet Pope Francis at children’s rights summit
Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia's fifth president, is scheduled to hold a special meeting with Pope Francis during the World Leaders' Summit on ...
China box office sets revenue record as sequels help overcome economic malaise
China's movie box office took in record revenue during the Lunar New Year holiday, as sequels to popular Chinese hits drew theatregoers at a time when other types of spending have suffered during a period of relatively sluggish economic growth.