Weeks into the ceasefire in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians who left for neighbouring Egypt are grappling with the question of when they might go home, though they reject the prospect of a mass displacement proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. “A lot of people are torn, and I am one of them,” said Shorouk, who […]
Read MoreJapan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Monday the country’s underlying inflation was approaching 2%, a goal that is included in the government’s joint statement with the central bank aimed at coordinating policy to beat economic stagnation. Speaking in parliament, Akazawa also said households face even higher inflation that is driven more by cost-push factors, […]
Read MoreThe Indian rupee fell to a record low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on imports from the country’s three biggest trade partners, stoking fears of a trade war that rattled global financial markets. The rupee declined to 87.28 per U.S. dollar before closing at 87.1850, down by nearly 0.7%, its biggest […]
Read MoreTaiwan and China need to talk to each other to achieve peace given the “multifold changes” in the international situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, calling for dialogue instead of confrontation. Lai, who China detests as a “separatist”, has repeatedly called for talks with Beijing, which has stepped up its military and political […]
Read MoreIndia is reviewing its stance on cryptocurrencies due to shifting attitudes towards the virtual asset in other countries, a senior government official told Reuters on Sunday. The review, which follows crypto-friendly policy announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump, could further delay publication of a discussion paper on cryptocurrencies that was due for release in September […]
Read MorePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated retired Major General Eyal Zamir as the new chief of the Israeli military. The Prime Minister’s Office announced this in a statement on Saturday (February 1). Indian media outlet NDTV reported this in a report on Sunday (February 2). The statement said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister […]
Read MoreIndia has increased its defense budget by 9.5% to $78 billion for 2025. The latest budget of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increased defense spending to 8% of the country’s total GDP, establishing India as the fourth largest defense spender globally after the United States, Russia and China. According to analysts, […]
Read MoreA pilot has died in a helicopter crash in the northern Philippines. The pilot was the only one on board at the time and had previously dropped off a passenger, Philippine authorities said. The four-seat helicopter, owned by a local company, flew from the capital Manila to the northern mountain city of Baguio on Saturday […]
Read MoreA recent poll found that only 4 percent of Israelis believe that their country has won the Gaza war and that the government and army have achieved their goals in Gaza. The Middle East Monitor reports. A poll conducted by the Lazar Research Institute and published in the Israeli newspaper Maariv asked whether Israel had […]
Read MoreQatar and the two countries concerned have rejected US President Trump’s proposal to transfer Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. Qatar has also called on Israel and Hamas to immediately start the second phase of talks to make the Gaza ceasefire permanent. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made the […]
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