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Strategic angle: The Indian government has ordered a cut in its special excise duties for petrol and diesel amid the volatility in global crude prices from the Iran war.
Strategic angle: Japan officially entered cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Thursday after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the first blooming of Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine.
Strategic angle: World champions McLaren outpaced early 2026 championship leaders Mercedes as Oscar Piastri topped the second Friday practice timesheet for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Lynas is strengthening its position in the rare earth metals market through a new partnership in Vietnam.
Strategic angle: South Korean day traders remain optimistic despite ongoing conflict, investing heavily in the KOSPI index.
Deal scrutiny deepens over official fears of strategic tech flowing overseas
Strategic angle: The drastic decision is a consequence of collapsing sales.
Strategic angle: The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
Strategic angle: A bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and 20 injuries.
Ursula von der Leyen and Anthony Albanese announced a compromise in Canberra aimed at boosting exports and strengthening economic ties amid global trade uncertainty.
Strategic angle: China’s aggressive exploration of ocean resources raises concerns over potential conflicts.
Strategic angle: New research reveals the connection between warming surface waters in the tropical Pacific and delayed responses in the Antarctic stratosphere.
A grand welcome in Pyongyang united North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko amidst Western criticism.
Strategic angle: GM is relaunching Buick and Cadillac in China as EVs, inside a joint venture that expires in 2027 with no renewal confirmed.
Strategic angle: A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.
Strategic angle: Australian officials are recommending working from home and reducing speeds while driving, as some stations run out of diesel and certain grades of gasoline.
Strategic angle: Steering, lighting, and sales problems plague Ford's F-150, leading to declining popularity against competitors.
Strategic angle: Asia is revisiting strategies from the COVID-19 pandemic to address the ongoing fuel crisis.
Strategic angle: Exploring the intricate dynamics of Japan's reliance on nuclear power.
Strategic angle: Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.