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19.02 / 18:13

markets security Trade country Relationships International Modi’s visit to Washington produced substantive outcomes, but left a few unanswered questions

Narendra Modi is only the third head of government or state, after Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Japan's Shigeru Ishiba, to be received in Washington after Donald Trump's second inauguration as president of the US. This reflects the importance the US under Trump continues to attach to its relations with India. It also reflects the affinity, both personal and ideological, that Modi and Trump appear to share.

19.02 / 04:45

markets UPS Manufacturing President country electronic iPhone parts maker Murata eyes supply chain shifts toward India

iPhone components maker Murata Manufacturing Co. is weighing whether to move some of its production capacity to India, reflecting a global realignment of the supply chain toward the world’s most populous country.

19.02 / 02:41

markets economy wellness Trade RAI show reports Japan exports rise in January on brisk auto exports to US, but tariff threat looms

19.02 / 02:41

security Analysis Election Trade show Department rights Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in December

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell in December as the two largest foreign holders of the government debt, Japan and China, both cut their portfolios, data from the Treasury Department showed on Tuesday. Holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to $8.513 trillion in December from $8.633 trillion in November. Holdings had reached $8.679 trillion in September.

10.02 / 10:59

markets Trade President reports Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries

Asian shares are trading mixed, as investors found bargains despite worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs

10.02 / 10:37

Action security War country SOLIDARITY International China’s stunning new campaign to turn the world against Taiwan

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For those anxious about Chinese aggression towards the self-ruled island of Taiwan, there was a welcome signal at the end of Donald Trump’s third week back in the White House. After talks with Ishiba Shigeru, the Japanese prime minister, on February 7th the two leaders said America and Japan “opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion" in relation to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

10.02 / 07:05

markets Digital Strategy Trade Experts PAM country Where does the U.S. get its steel and aluminum from?

Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul.

10.02 / 04:59

UPS Citi Progressive Ball Dreams tennis In Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, does India have its own tennis prodigy?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For a week in Mumbai, India’s city of dreams, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi took Indian tennis on a fantastical ride. While her legs were tired by the end of it, her courage rarely wavered as she went from a wildcard in the qualifiers to a semi-finalist at the L&T Mumbai Open.

09.02 / 21:15

markets UPS Citi IPO Aware Strategy Japanese investors plan to double stake in AG&P Pratham

Osaka Gas Co, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Konoike Transport is planning to double its stake in city gas distribution company AG&P Pratham ahead of its IPO planned next year, according to sources aware of the development. This will make the consortium a majority stakeholder in the I-Squared Capital-backed company, which was last year valued at $1.5 billion.

09.02 / 18:05

Aviat Fox Airlines travelers prevention Traffic Investigations Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

Recent aviation disasters and close calls definitely have people worried about the safety of flying

09.02 / 12:09

markets Citi Cooper security Trade country International MP CM Mohan Yadav enlists Rs 1.8 lakh cr investment ahead of investor meet

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav courted business leaders in countries ranging from the UK to Japan as well as Indian industrial houses in the last few weeks to get about Rs 1.8 lakh crore of investment commitments ahead of the state's global investors' summit later this month. Strategically positioned in the heart of India, the state is leveraging its geographical advantage, pro-business policies, and robust infrastructure to cultivate an economic ecosystem that beckons global enterprises and visionary entrepreneurs.

09.02 / 03:07

markets Digital Strategy Election Sony PAM social PlayStation Network back online after 24-hour outage

Sony PlayStation's online services came back online on Saturday, the Japanese group said, after a 24-hour outage frustrated gamers around the world.

09.02 / 02:45

markets Strategy Election Trade War PAM voice Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs

09.02 / 02:45

markets security Election Experts War country North Korea's Kim Jong Un slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program

Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday.

09.02 / 02:15

markets Cooper security Election War reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces

Kim Jong Un criticised trilateral military cooperation among the United States, Japan and South Korea for raising tensions in the region and vowed countermeasures, including the further development of nuclear forces.

08.02 / 12:43

Manufacturing Inside reports Thousands of lawnmowers recalled in Canada after fires in the U.S.

Spring is still weeks away but for those looking ahead to lawnmower season, Health Canada has a warning to keep in mind.

08.02 / 03:57

markets Election Olympics International Sporting athletics wrestling E-sports, break-dancing made eligible but sports ministry ends cash prizes for junior athletes

07.02 / 01:49

UPS Parke Research Universities performer hospital Schools Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force

06.02 / 17:47

markets Waters Trade Enbridge Courts Interviews mountaineering Canada eyes more ways to ship oil to China as U.S. threatens trade

Almost every day since the expansion of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline was completed in May, a tanker laden with oilsands crude shipped through the line has passed under Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge en route to refineries around the Pacific.

06.02 / 07:31

markets UPS Strategy Nikkei Trade reports Nissan board agrees to scrap USD 60 billion Honda merger talks: Source

05.02 / 18:33

markets UPS Digital Strategy Experts PAM OpenAI's Altman to stop in Abu Dhabi for MGX fundraising talks, sources say

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to visit the United Arab Emirates this week to discuss raising funds with Abu Dhabi investment group MGX, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

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