Breaking News: Asia
Hong Kong media baron and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
TOPSHOT – Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (R) is escorted into a Hong Kong Correctional Services van outside the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong on February 1, 2021, after being ordered to remain in jail while judges consider his fresh bail application, the first major legal challenge to a sweeping national security law Beijing […]
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 skyrockets over 5% to hit record high as Takaichi secures historic mandate
Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours. Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty Images Japanese stocks jumped to a record high Monday, leading gains in the region after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a landmark election victory. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower […]
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U.S. asks American citizens to ‘leave Iran now’ ahead of high-stakes talks with Tehran
Two armed members of Iran’s police special forces stand behind a country flag placed on an armored military vehicle during a pro-Government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a security alert early Friday urging American citizens to “leave Iran […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for another weak session as tech sell off deepens after Wall Street rout
Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 showed signs of weakness, falling 1.57% in […]
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Asia markets mostly fall, tracking Wall Street losses as tech sell-off continues
Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., displays an AMD Instinct MI455X GPU during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Thursday as the tech sell-off on Wall Street gained momentum, with cryptocurrencies also falling. Notably, Advanced […]
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India’s Nifty 50 skyrockets 5% as U.S.-India trade deal turbocharges stocks
A guard walks past the National Stock Exchange building in Mumbai, India, on February 9, 2018. Danish Siddiqui | Reuters India’s benchmark Nifty 50 stock index rose 5% on open Tuesday, after New Delhi and Washington announced a long-awaited trade deal that saw a sharp cut in U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. U.S. President Donald […]
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Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again
BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 6: Women wearing Qing Dynasty-style costumes take photos inside the Forbidden City on November 6, 2025, in Beijing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News As Chinese households remain reluctant to spend on big-ticket goods, Beijing is leaning on a new lever to revive consumption: experiences and everyday services. China’s cabinet […]
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Trump reportedly says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer looks to mend ties
US President Donald Trump greets Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a summit on Gaza, Egypt, in Sharm el-Sheikh on Oct. 13, 2025. Evan Vucci | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reportedly warned the U.K. that it would be “very dangerous” for the country to do business with China, after […]
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Asia markets open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record, South Korea pushes fresh highs
Melbourne, Australia Kieran Stone | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after the S&P 500 closed at a record high. The broad market index gained 0.41% to finish at 6,978.60, supported by gains in Apple and Microsoft. Asian markets mostly extended Tuesday’s gains, with Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbing […]
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India and European Union have closed a ‘landmark’ free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says
India and the European Union on Monday closed a “landmark” free trade agreement, touted as the ‘mother of all deals,’ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during a speech at the India Energy Week on Tuesday. The FTA with the EU, which represents about 25% of global GDP and about a third of global trade, […]
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