When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them
The United States’ longest war is over. But not for everyone.
Recent Developments and News in Asia
With 7-Eleven on buyout menu, Japanese owner Seven & i reaches crossroads
TOKYO -- In May this year, Japan's Seven & i Holdings celebrated 50 years of flagship 7-Eleven stores in its domestic market, with thoughts turning to how it might develop the world's biggest convenience retail chain over the next five decades.
Coffee producers hit by soaring prices
In Nikkei Asia News Roundup's latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss how several factors have set the stage for volatile coffee bean prices.
Philippines and Vietnam plan to seal defense MOU this year
MANILA -- The Philippines and Vietnam plan to sign a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation by the end of this year, it was announced on Friday after ministers signed letters to bolster ties in the sector.
Cboe to buy 14.8% of Japannext in prop trading system tie-up
TOKYO -- U.S. exchange operator Cboe Global Markets said Friday it will acquire a 14.8% stake in financial services provider Japannext, looking to expand its footprint in Japan's proprietary trading sector.
Harris recounts fateful Biden call in first campaign interview
WASHINGTON -- In her first sit-down interview as the Democratic nominee for the White House, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recounted the moment she received the fateful call from President Joe Biden informing her that he was abandoning his own reelection campaign.
India's economic growth slows to 6.7% in April-June
NEW DELHI -- India said on Friday that its economy grew 6.7% on an annual basis in the April-June period, down from 7.8% in the previous three months and marking the slowest pace of expansion in five quarters amid lower government spending before recent general elections.
Indo-Pacific leaders race to meet with next U.S. president after election
WASHINGTON -- Japan and South Korea are making plans to secure a top-level meeting with the next U.S. president after the Nov. 5 election, when multiple leaders gatherings will be held in the Americas.