Asia

FDI cap for licensed defense firms to rise from 49% to 74% under automatic route

Iran’s untracked centrifuges and uranium stock raise fears of secret weapons-grade enrichment

Carney aims to cut Canada’s reliance on the US amid Trump’s high tariffs

Canada is working to rebuild ties with China after years of strain and new pressure from U.S. tariffs

Pakistani diplomat in Iran says students are calling embassy to reach families

India-EU deal aims to boost economic ties and reduce reliance on China and Russia

Minister says trilateral deal is separate from last year’s Saudi-Pakistan agreement

Iran exported an average of 1.74 million barrels a day in the fourth quarter of 2025, all of it bound for Chinese refineries

A brief Iranian airspace shutdown disrupted global carriers

Greenland and Denmark reject sale threats, urging allies to handle security

Trump has decided to intervene, though the exact scope and timing remain unclear, says Israeli official.

US bans cybersecurity software from VMware, Palo Alto, Fortinet; Israel’s Check Point also affected

China recorded monthly trade surpluses exceeding $100 billion seven times last year

Officials said drone-assisted teams are searching dense forests, including a national reserve in neighbouring Odisha

Russia denounces US threats to Iran as ‘unacceptable’ and warns against external interference

Over a quarter of Iran’s trade is with China, totaling about $32.5 billion

Gaza health officials report 165 children among 442 killed during ceasefire