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World Bank drops climate funding target, raising fears for Africa

France, July 2 -- The bank's five-year Climate Change Action Plan expired on Tuesday. Last year it put 48 percent of its lending - worth $51 billion - into projects with climate benefits, surpassing i... Read More


Malaysia's household debt rises to about 423 billion USD

Hanoi, July 2 -- Malaysia's household debt rose to 1.73 trillion MYR (about 423 billion USD) at the end of March although the debt-to-GDP ratio edged down slightly. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri... Read More


Pakistan buys spot LNG cargo fearing disruptions over renewed ME tensionPublished on: July 2, 2026 3:41 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Pakistan bought a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargo from the costlier spot market this week, an official tender document showed, with a top energy ministry official saying Islamaba... Read More


Pakistan, China enter into banking partnership as RMB trade surgesPublished on: July 2, 2026 3:36 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Pakistan's leading financial institution, HBL, signed partnership agreements with China CITIC Bank and China Chengxin International Credit Rating Company (CCXI), marking another st... Read More


AI, defence, healthcare: What was discussed in Modi's meet with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi

India, July 2 -- Diplomatic ties between India and Japan were further strengthened as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked her first visit to New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held key ... Read More


UAE oil exports near highest level since 2017Published on: July 2, 2026 3:30 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) oil exports have climbed to their highest level since 2017, with daily shipments exceeding 3.9 million barrels in June, according to Emirati media r... Read More


A chef's guide to comfort food in Paris

New Delhi, July 2 -- Paris often conjures images of charming bakeries, cozy bistros and buzzy wine bars housed within beautifully preserved heritage buildings. For those in the know, the city also boa... Read More


CENTCOM leads 12-nation Bahrain talks to boost Middle East defence ties, Syria and Lebanon join first time

Washington, July 2 -- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) led a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain aimed at strengthening regional defence cooperation and safeguarding maritime routes through the Str... Read More


India-Japan Summit marks new era of strategic partnership to boost Indo-Pacific stability and prosperity

New Delhi, July 2 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday emphasized the new phase of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, urging the two Asian democracies to levera... Read More


"Excited to be visiting India!": Japan thanks India for warm reception upon PM Takaichi's arrival

New Delhi, July 2 -- Japan on Thursday expressed their excitement to visit India as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi. In a post on X, the Japanese Cabinet Public Relations Officer s... Read More