India-Japan defense ties quietly reaching new heights
Over the past twenty years, the Japan-India security collaboration has grown steadily, though not quickly. Given the outcomes of a recent key defense meeting, that may be ready to change.
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India’s commerce minister has sparked controversy by criticising online platforms including Amazon for “predatory pricing” practices that undermine small businesses, a move analysts suggest is aimed at cautioning global e-commerce players while reassuring local retailers – a key voter base for the ruling party.
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a royal order on August 8 allowing the cabinet to be convened in the absence of both him and his prime minister and crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south.
Thailand’s anti-corruption body opens new probe into embattled Move Forward party
Thailand’s anti-corruption body on Friday said it was investigating 44 members of the disbanded Move Forward party, following a complaint seeking their lifetime bans from politics for backing legislation aimed at amending a law against royal insults.
Japan’s defense ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Defense Ministry Friday sought a record 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat, while focusing on unmanned weapons and AI to make up for the declining number of servicemembers as a result of the country’s shrinking population.
The first election in a decade is planned in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Here’s what to know
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Residents of Indian-controlled Kashmir are gearing up for their first regional election in a decade that will allow them to have their own truncated government, also known as a local assembly, instead of remaining under New Delhi’s direct rule.