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International relations
Japan mulls resuming ODA loans to Pakistan after decadelong hiatus
Aid agency JICA will consult with Tokyo as economy steadies
Your Week in Asia
Yoon insurrection ruling, India AI summit, Indonesia monetary policy
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Bangladesh election
Bangladesh business leaders urge swift reforms, stability after election
Inflation seen as a key challenge for incoming BNP government
Bangladesh election
Bangladesh's BNP achieves landslide election win
Result eases concerns in India; 'July Charter' political reform package approved
Opinion
Can a new government finally turn Bangladesh around?
Stakes for democratic legitimacy and economic stability are high for Tarique Rahman's BNP
Bangladesh election
Bangladesh votes in pivotal post-uprising election
BNP seen as front-runner but some polls suggest surge for Islamist party Jamaat
Interview
Pakistan sees improved border security lifting investor interest: PM's aide
Islamabad pushes privatization as reforms gain traction
Defense
Turkey seeks new defense platform with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Ankara eyes eventual group expansion in what analysts see as a move to counter Israel
Artificial intelligence
India requires AI labels, 3-hour takedown of unlawful social media posts
Google, Meta and X to face hard task as AI apps shorten time required to produce content
Defense
India's record defense budget to boost air force capability, experts say
Funding for new arms jumps 24% in big leap from past inflation-adjusting measures
Interview
Bangladesh's Jamaat vows focus on exports, corruption if it wins election
Secretary-general says party will upgrade essential business services for exporters
Interview
Bangladesh's BNP promises 'total deregulation' if it comes to power
Standing committee member stresses multilateralism in foreign policy
Trump tariffs
Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff, exemption for apparel made with US cotton
Interim leader Yunus announces agreement after nine months of negotiations
Bangladesh election
Uneasy Dhaka-Delhi reset looms over Bangladesh election
Vote offers chance for shift, but tensions remain around Hasina, sport and energy
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan bans Pakistani medicines even as Afghans face drug shortage
Expanding domestic production, diversifying supply chain cited by public health official
International relations
India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration
Two countries explore cooperations in semiconductors and defense
Trump administration
US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
Trump removes 25% tariff linked to New Delhi's purchases of Russian crude
Travel & Leisure
Nepal's rescue helicopter scam casts doubt on tourism credibility
Staged medical evacuations of tourists allegedly used to defraud travel insurers
Materials
Balochistan strikes test Pakistan's bid to market minerals globally
Security concerns loom as Islamabad seeks investors ahead of April forum
Politics
Nepal polls test old guard as Gen Z protest reshapes political landscape
Early elections in March will gauge strength of emerging youth-led movements
Opinion
Why Japan's election matters for the world
Our columnists look at the implications of the Feb. 8 vote on their regions
Trump tariffs
Modi and Trump finally reach a trade deal: 5 things to know
Much-awaited agreement follows months of talks, India's pacts with UK, EU, others
Trump tariffs
Indian shares and rupee soar after Trump-Modi trade deal
Key stock indices jump 2.9%, while Indian rupee gains 1.3% in early trade
Trump tariffs
Indian firms welcome US trade deal after 50% tariffs dented profits
Exporters had offered discounts to US buyers; 18% rate restores parity with Asian peers
Trump tariffs
Trump, Modi reach trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
US president says New Delhi will stop buying Russian oil
Economy
Modi's India boosts infra spending, seeks manufacturing-led growth
Annual budget scales up biopharma, semiconductors, components and rare earths
Iran tensions
Iran turmoil could eliminate Kashmiris' already limited study options
Education routes across South and West Asia are narrowing year by year
Policy Asia
A new dawn for Bangladesh, but not its student protesters
Party born from 2024 uprising shunned ahead of election over lack of fresh approach
Automobiles
European carmakers applaud EU-India trade deal
Renault, Skoda, Stellantis seen as beneficiaries but China remains key to German industry