At least 66 people are still missing a week after flash floods hit the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, according to an official statement. Only one body has been recovered so far, the statement …
China offers interest subsidies for loans to boost consumption
China will offer interest subsidies for businesses in eight consumer service sectors including catering and tourism, in a bid to support services consumption amid a slowing economy.
Trump’s major China gamble has paid off so far. But Xi still holds trump cards
Trump’s major gamble on China continues to pay off, with Chinese negotiators willing to make some concessions. Trump has maintained very high tariffs on America’s second-biggest trading partner without tipping the economy into recession.
Japan’s Nikkei rallies to record high, SoftBank surges
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge powered to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven by sharp gains for tech companies and renewed optimism over trade with the United States.
Several missing after floods and landslides hit southern Japan, officials and reports say
Several people were reported missing after heavy rains and landslides in southern Japan flooded homes and swept people away on Monday, according to media reports and local officials.
India expands ban on jute imports from Bangladesh via land routes, restricts entry to Nhava Sheva Port
Bangladesh is a big competitor of India in the textile sector. The India-Bangladesh trade stood at USD 12.9 billion in 2023-24. In 2024-25, India’s exports stood at USD 11.46 billion, while imports …
U.S. blacklists Pakistan-based separatist group
The United States on Monday designated the Pakistan-based separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army and its Majeed Brigade suicide attack unit as foreign terrorist organizations.
US designates Baloch separatists as a terror group over role in attacks in Pakistan
The United States has designated a Baloch separatist group as a foreign terrorist organization, the State Department said, a move hailed Tuesday by Pakistani officials.
Analysis-India’s ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiency
India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world’s largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports.
Vivo V60 launching in India today with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Zeiss triple camera system: See expected price and specs
Vivo’s new flagship mid-range smartphone debuts in India today with Zeiss-backed cameras and a large 6,500mAh battery.