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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability

China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...

US State Department alters website wording on Taiwan independence

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan: The U.S. State Department has revised its official website's fact sheet on Taiwan, removing a previous statement that...

Taiwan promises to address US chip concerns, boost trade

Taiwan pledges chip talks and investment to mollify Trump

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan has vowed to address U.S. concerns over the semiconductor industry while increasing investment and trade with...

Deadly gas explosion in Taiwan mall kills 4, injures 26

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26

TAIPEI, Taiwan: A deadly gas explosion tore through a department store food court in Taichung, Taiwan, killing four people and injuring...

China accelerates coal expansion, surpasses 100GW in 2024

China's coal boom: 100GW added in 2024, highest in a decade

BEIJING, China: China's coal power expansion surged in 2024, with nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity breaking ground—the...

N. Koreans' high casualties in Ukraine blamed on inexperience

N. Koreans' high casualties in Ukraine blamed on inexperience

washington —  North Korean troops that joined Moscow's forces about four months ago in Russia's border region of Kursk are estimated...

Here's what we know about cricket comedy series 'Strikers'

Here's what we know about cricket comedy series 'Strikers'

Los Angeles [US], February 21 (ANI): 'Strikers', a new cricket-centered comedy series is in the works. As per Variety, 'Queer Eye'...

Rubio highlights emerging terror threat in Afghanistan

Rubio highlights emerging terror threat in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD —  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested late Thursday there are ungoverned regions in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan...

RAK Ruler receives CEO of Accor Group for Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific

RAK Ruler receives CEO of Accor Group for Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st February 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,...

"Everyone in South Asia is aware...responsible for stymying SAARC": MEA on Bangladesh push for SAARC revival

"Everyone in South Asia is aware...responsible for stymying SAARC": MEA on Bangladesh push for SAARC revival

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday emphasised that everyone in South Asia is aware...

India faces economic risks in 2025 report

India faces economic risks in 2025  report

Moodys has downgraded the South Asian nations GDP growth projection to 6.4%, calling for fiscal policy reforms India's economic growth...

Stock market ends in red, second week in a row; Sensex falls 424 points, nifty down 149 points

Stock market ends in red, second week in a row; Sensex falls 424 points, nifty down 149 points

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian stock market ended the week on a weak note, with the Sensex declining 424.90...

'Challenging times help you learn,' Arjuna Awardee Jarmanpreet Singh shares comeback journey after doping setback

'Challenging times help you learn,' Arjuna Awardee Jarmanpreet Singh shares comeback journey after doping setback

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Jarmanpreet Singh faced a major setback in 2015 when, at the age of 19, he failed a doping test...

Global glacier melt is accelerating, scientists say

Global glacier melt is accelerating, scientists say

PARIS —  Ice loss from the world's glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said on Wednesday, warning that melting...

China's AI-driven surveillance expands, threatening privacy and global security: Report

China's AI-driven surveillance expands, threatening privacy and global security: Report

Beijing [China], February 21 (ANI): Homegrown artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies are enhancing the internal monitoring...

Indian stocks open flat, remained under pressure due to muted earnings outlook and persistent FPI outflow

Indian stocks open flat, remained under pressure due to muted earnings outlook and persistent FPI outflow

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Wednesday as selling by foreign portfolio...

India, US want to further strengthen ties, will work closely in coming years: Piyush Goyal

India, US want to further strengthen ties, will work closely in coming years: Piyush Goyal

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Lauding the strong India-US relations, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that both nations...

Indai, US want to further strengthen ties, will work closely in coming years: Piyush Goyal

Indai, US want to further strengthen ties, will work closely in coming years: Piyush Goyal

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Lauding the strong India-US relations, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that both nations...

US State Department tweaks online fact sheet on China

US State Department tweaks online fact sheet on China

WASHINGTON —  PRC is out. China is in. That is among the significant modifications to the U.S. State Department’s online fact sheet...

UAE discusses enhancing parliamentary cooperation with Iran, Tajikistan

UAE discusses enhancing parliamentary cooperation with Iran, Tajikistan

BAKU, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council and head of the...

Priyanka Chopra calls Mindy Kaling "Queen" for her Hollywood Walk of Fame recognition

Priyanka Chopra calls Mindy Kaling "Queen" for her Hollywood Walk of Fame recognition

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra, who has always supported fellow South Asian artists, has showered...

G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US, Ukraine conflict

G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US, Ukraine conflict

Moscow [Russia], February 20 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Thursday and...

CHINA-HONG KONG-XINHUA-APP-ASIA-PACIFIC CHANNEL-LAUNCH (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-XINHUA-APP-ASIA-PACIFIC CHANNEL-LAUNCH (CN)

(250220) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua addresses the opening ceremony of a channel...

Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 begins in Pune, focuses on resilience and global economic challenges

Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 begins in Pune, focuses on resilience and global economic challenges

Pune (Maharashtra) (India), February 20 (ANI): The 9th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED), jointly organized by the Ministry...

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-WOMEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-WOMEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(250220) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ito Mima of Japan hits a return during the women's singles Group 7 match against Kuai...

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA ASIA CUP 2025 QUALIFIERS-CHN VS JPN (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA ASIA CUP 2025 QUALIFIERS-CHN VS JPN (CN)

(250220) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Rui (R) of China breaks through during the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Group...

DIFC unveils flagship future of finance report series

DIFC unveils flagship future of finance report series

DUBAI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in collaboration with its research partner Asia House,...

"No intention to improve...": Akhtar blasts Babar for sluggish knock against NZ in CT opener

"No intention to improve...": Akhtar blasts Babar for sluggish knock against NZ in CT opener

Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised star batter Babar Azam for his slow and conservative...

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-AFC U20-JPN VS KOR (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-AFC U20-JPN VS KOR (CN)

(250220) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Japan's head coach Funakoshi Yuzo instructs during the Group D match between Japan...

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(250220) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Shinozuka Hiroto celebrates scoring during the men's singles Group 1 match between...

China's sprawling rail projects around Asia

China's sprawling rail projects around Asia

TOKYO —  Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist...

FOCUS | China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well

FOCUS | China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well

(250220) -- AKSU, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 20, 2025 shows a view of the Shenditake 1, an ultra-deep...

"I can't believe how lucky I am..": Mindy Kaling shares gratitude note post Hollywood Walk of Fame honour

"I can't believe how lucky I am..": Mindy Kaling shares gratitude note post Hollywood Walk of Fame honour

Los Angeles (California) [US], February 20 (ANI): Actress, producer, and writer Mindy Kaling was recently honoured with a star on the...

Amid tariff uncertainties, Gold outperforms equities, bitcoins in 2025: Ventura Securities

Amid tariff uncertainties, Gold outperforms equities, bitcoins in 2025: Ventura Securities

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Demand for safe-haven asset gold is on the rise at a time when there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding...

PhotoFlash | China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well

PhotoFlash | China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well

(250220) -- BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Staff members pose for a group photo as they celebrate the completion of the drilling...

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NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
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Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

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Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

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