AP Week in Pictures: Asia
Feb. 23-29, 2024
Asian news from India
Boeing agrees to $51 million settlement for U.S. export violations, including in China
Boeing said on Thursday it had reached a $51 million settlement with the U.S. State Department for numerous export violations including Chinese employees in China improperly downloading documents related to U.S. Defense Department programs.
Mukesh Ambani’s son invites likes of Rihanna, Bill Gates, Shah Rukh Khan, to star-studded pre-wedding party in India
Charter jets for tycoons and celebrities, a performance by Rihanna and directions to don “jungle fever” outfits when visiting an animal rescue centre – that’s how billionaire Mukesh Ambani is kick-starting big fat Indian wedding celebrations for his son.
The rise and fall of Byju's, once a startup darling in India
Byju's, once India's most valuable startup, has seen a sharp reversal in its fortunes after a series of setbacks, including alleged accounting irregularities and purported mismanagement.
India begins replacing military personnel with civilians in response to Maldives’ demand
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday said it has begun replacing dozens of its military personnel in Maldives with civilian technical staff who will operate three aircraft given by India to provide humanitarian services.
Mauritius launches India-funded air strip on Agalega, denies it will be used as military base
Mauritius inaugurated on Thursday an Indian-financed air strip and jetty on the island of Agalega, but denied the remote islet would be used for military purposes.
Disney's $8.5 billion Reliance merger is a streaming wars win in sports-obsessed India
Walt Disney and Indian conglomerate Reliance's media merger will give back highly valuable cricket streaming rights to the U.S. firm in a country absolutely obsessed about the sport.
Eye-popping Chinese camera phones not for Americans
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced a new model that appears to have one of the best camera systems on the market – but it won’t be sold in the US and probably not in India either.