India-US relations in 2025 were marked by mixed signals, with public warmth between leaders overshadowed by rising trade disputes, tariff hikes, and disagreements over mediation claims, even as both sides continued strategic engagement and described the partnership as "special."
China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US, Germany and other democracies to warn of rising tensions and urge urgent support for Taiwan amid concerns over regional stability.
The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on December 18 has sparked widespread concern among residents and analysts, with rising living costs, strict political controls, and alleged military motivations casting doubt on Beijing's claims of creat
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], December 30: Vietnam's newest cultural superclub launches with two global headliners, marking a defining moment for Saigon's rising electronic music movement. APLUS SAIGON officially opens its doors with a landmark Soft Opening Weekends event series, positioning t
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Tuesday strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the recent assault on a youth aboard a train travelling from Chennai to Tiruttani, saying the incident reflected the administration's failure to safeguard young people and curb rising
India continues to stand out as a strategic long-term growth market within Asia, supported by strong structural fundamentals, favourable demographics and rising digital adoption, according to HSBC's Investment Outlook Q1 2026-Resilience in a Transforming World.
HSBC Private Bank has outlined four main priorities for investors as they move into 2026, highlighting opportunities created by artificial intelligence, rising investment spending, and the need for greater diversification.
New Delhi [India], December 30: As the world navigates rapid change, uncertainty, and reinvention, a new generation of ideas is rising to meet the moment. Perspectives That Stay With You: Top Ten Thought Leaders and Books Shaping 2025-26 brings together influential voices whose work goes bey
The legacies of some of the biggest names were sealed as some once-elusive tasks/titles were ticked off, while some young rising talent just started writing their story as the torch-bearers of the next generation, who could lift on their shoulders hopes of their countrymen and take forward c
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 29: Health insurance has become an essential pillar of financial security in India, enabling individuals and families to manage rising medical costs while protecting long-term savings. As awareness around healthcare planning and financial protection gro
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi urged the provincial government to back military operations in the region, citing a notable decline in security owing to militancy, as reported by Dawn.
New Delhi [India], December 29: A new and ambitious player in the hospitality and travel industry, Fern Holidays International, is rapidly gaining attention for its personalized and comprehensive vacation solutions. Positioned as a promising contender in the hospitality sector, the company o