Asia

RBI: India central bank delivers sharp rate cut as growth, inflation fall

June 6, 2025

India central bank delivers sharp rate cut as growth and inflation fall India's inflation has fallen to a six-year low led by food prices going down Explaining the rationale for the cut, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said growth is "lower than our aspirations" and the bank felt it was "imperative to stimulate domestic consumption and […]

Lorne Gunter: Fruitful first ministers’ meeting falls short on details

June 5, 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith during the First Ministers' Meeting in Saskatoon, Sask., on Monday, June 2, 2025. (Credit: Michelle Berg) Justin Trudeau’s cabinet often reminded me of a bumbling high school grad committee — earnest and idealistic, but inexperienced about how to get anything done. (My apologies to actual […]

Man Utd news: ‘There was a glimpse of the future’ – analysis of United’s friendly with Hong Kong

June 5, 2025

It was hard not to feel some sympathy for Ruben Amorim as he trudged across the pitch at half-time of Manchester United's second post-season tour match against Hong Kong. United were losing to an international side gearing up for a match against Nepal and who their manager, former Sheffield Wednesday defender Ashley Westwood, said afterwards […]

Pakistan pitches ‘responsible’ image as diplomatic war with India heats up

June 4, 2025

India and Pakistan have shifted from armed confrontation to a diplomatic offensive, seeking to shape global opinion. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Azerbaijan in February, and Turkiye only a month ago, in April. Yet, this week, he was back in both countries, as part of a five-day, four-nation diplomatic blitzkrieg also […]

Ripple Price Holds Amid ETF Review And Saudi-Backed Treasury Initiative

June 4, 2025

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Ripple Labs (CRYPTO: XRP) is holding near $2.30, finding support at $2.28 and stalling below $2.35. The token remains in consolidation after a breakout from a long-term descending triangle. The price action is driven by regulatory catalysts like […]

Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China

June 4, 2025

Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China toggle caption Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images SINGAPORE — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a stark warning Saturday about China's threat to the status quo in Asia. He said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors […]

Green Fintech’s Data Dividend: How APIs, ESG-Linked Trade And “Kilowatt Tokens” Turn Sustainability Data Into Cash Flow

June 4, 2025

The change in green fintech has been rapid over the past year as companies figure out new ways to … More monetize green. getty Money used to move after a tree was planted or a turbine spun. Now the proof that a tonne was avoided, a supplier hit its target, or a kilowatt came from […]

YG Entertainment shares soar to 52-week high on anticipation of Blackpink tour

June 4, 2025

YG Entertainment's shares shot up over the past few months to reach a 52-week high on Wednesday as investor sentiment grew in anticipation of Blackpink's global tour and new music in more than two years.The entertainment firm’s shares, listed on the Kosdaq bourse, rose over 81 percent over the last five months. It reached a […]

Conduit, another stablecoin infra firm, raises $36m funding

June 4, 2025

Cross border payments platform Conduit has secured $36 million in Series A funding to expand its stablecoin powered payment infrastructure. The round was co-led by Dragonfly and Altos Ventures, with participation from Sound Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Circle Ventures, and other investors. The Boston based company, which combines traditional banking rails with stablecoins for international transfers, […]

A video of the French president’s wife shoving him went viral. Here’s why it matters

June 4, 2025

A video of the French president's wife shoving him went viral. Here's why it matters toggle caption Hau Dinh/AP French President Emmanuel Macron is downplaying a viral video that appears to show his wife shoving him in the face, describing it as part of a recent disinformation campaign against him. The footage, filmed by the […]