Taiwan’s companies shift supply chains from China to India

Taiwan’s companies are shifting supply chains from China to India, the country’s key trade body chair told Reuters in an interview.

Fire breaks out on cargo ship en route to Colombo off Goa

A major fire broke out on a container cargo merchant vessel about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa, causing explosions on the front part of the ship on Friday evening. The vessel was on a passage from Mundra port in Gujarat to Colombo in Sri Lanka.

Modi becomes most followed world leader on X

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed world leader on X (formerly known as Twitter), surpassing the 100 million followers mark.

Bangladesh imposes curfew, deploys army as job quota protests continue

Bangladesh has announced the imposition of a curfew and the deployment of military forces after days of clashes at protests against government job quotas across the country.

US, Japan, South Korea vow to boost trilateral ties amid rising security risks

Top defence officials from Japan, US and South Korea vowed to boost countries’ trilateral relations and cooperation and achieve peace amid rising security risks from China and North Korea, Nikkei Asia reported.

China withdraws cash from banking system amid Yuan pressure

China withdrew cash from its banking system for a fifth consecutive month amid caution toward monetary easing as currency depreciation pressures mount.

India, Mongolia engage in dialogue about future joint operations

The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2024, concluded on Tuesday, and the two sides engaged in a meaningful dialogue about future joint operations, symbolising the deepened ties and mutual respect cultivated throughout the exercise.

Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says

Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House has said.

Legendary Rolls-Royce designer assassinated at luxury home

A nationwide manhunt is in full swing and an upper-crust lakeside town in shock after a mystery man stabbed and killed the former design boss of Rolls-Royce at his front door on Friday evening.

New US tariffs seal loophole for Chinese metal suppliers

The United States has introduced new tariffs on steel and aluminium products shipped from China via Mexico, sealing a loophole that Chinese suppliers have exploited since 2018.

China’s economy falters, raises pressure for more stimulus

China’s economy grew much slower than expected in the second quarter as a protracted property downturn and job insecurity knocked the wind out of a fragile recovery, keeping alive expectations Beijing will need to unleash even more stimulus.

Four killed in shooting near Oman mosque

Four people have been killed in a shooting near a mosque in Oman’s capital Muscat, the country’s police say.

Man charged with murdering 2 roommates after body parts found in suitcases on iconic U.K. bridge

A 34-year-old man was charged Monday with murdering two men whose remains were found in two suitcases in southwest England.

China-NATO competition intensifies after Washington Summit

China and NATO are trying to deepen cooperation with ‘like-minded’ countries in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, which several analysts see as part of growing competition between the United States and China, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro final at a cafe

Several people have been killed after a car bomb exploded outside a popular café packed with football fans in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

China’s banking sector faces deepening crisis amid economic slowdown

As China’s economic growth slows and its financial system shows signs of strain, the country’s banking sector emerges as a potential flashpoint that could threaten not only domestic stability but also global economic health.

Pakistan government reverses flour export policy amid protests

Pakistan’s government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, revoked its March order on Friday, banning the export of flour made from imported wheat amid a nationwide strike by millers, Pakistan-based daily, Dawn reported.

US President signs act to support rights of Tibetans

President Joe Biden signed the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act [read his message here], popularly known as the Resolve Tibet Act, earlier today. The law states that it is American policy that the Tibet issue must be resolved in accordance with international law by peaceful means, through dialogue without preconditions.

Trump injured in shooting at Pennsylvania rally

Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage with blood on his ear and face after a shooting during his Saturday evening rally in Butler, Pennsylvania

66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year

Taiwan’s defense ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a record-high this year, a day after it said Beijing was conducting exercises in nearby waters.

India tycoon’s son marries after months of festivities

After months of lavish celebrations, the wedding ceremony of the son of Asia’s richest man is finally underway in the Indian city of Mumbai.

Trump and Biden to maintain, increase tariffs on Chinese products

Both Trump and Biden imposed high tariffs on imported products made in China and other countries. Those impositions broke with and departed from the previous half century’s policies favoring ’’free trade’’ (less or minimal government intervention in international markets).

Hackers steal call records of ’nearly all’ AT&T customers

Hackers stole call and text records data from ’’nearly all’’ of 109 million AT&T Wireless customers, the telecommunications company disclosed on Friday.

More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal

Two buses carrying more than 60 people were swept by a landslide into a rain-swollen river in Nepal, with three survivors rescued after swimming to safety.

China June consumer inflation misses forecasts amid anaemic demand

China’s consumer prices grew for a fifth month in June but missed expectations, while producer price deflation persisted, with domestic demand mired on a slow recovery track despite support measures for the world’s second-largest economy.

Six killed in separate incidents in Balochistan

Two people, including a woman, were killed and two others injured in an armed attack on a house in the Usta Muhammad area of Nasirabad division on Wednesday.

Chinese developers scramble as OpenAI blocks access in China

At the World AI Conference in Shanghai last week, one of China’s leading artificial intelligence companies, SenseTime, unveiled its latest model, SenseNova 5.5.

Israel tells ‘everyone in Gaza City’ to leave

The Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified operations in the north.

Chinese student pleads guilty to violating U.S. espionage act

A Chinese student pleaded guilty to misdemeanor espionage charges at a federal courthouse here on Monday for taking photographs of U.S. military infrastructure using a drone.

PM Modi invites Austrian companies to invest in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to Austria invited Austrian companies to invest in India, to strengthen the economic ties between the two nations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, reported ANI.