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India, US Nearing Final Trade Deal; Talks Progressing Smoothly, Says Government Official

New Delhi :  India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, with both sides reportedly resolving most of the contentious issues, a senior government official said on Friday. According to the official, the discussions have been progressing well, and there are no new hurdles impeding the negotiations. … Read more

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi vows faster military buildup amid regional tensions

Tokyo: Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday pledged to accelerate the country’s defense expansion and complete an early revision of its national security strategy, citing growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Delivering her first policy speech in parliament since taking office on Tuesday, Takaichi said Japan will reach its target of … Read more