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While many Japanese politicians begin engaging with India only after taking office, Takaichi’s interaction with New Delhi predates her rise to national leadership.

Positioning across the so-called systematic strategies was the most common question among Goldmans clients on Friday, underscoring the demand for a view of financial flows.

If the Czech Republic moves forward, it would join a growing group of European countries that are pushing for restrictions on social media use by minors

Asian stocks rose following a Wall Street rally, led by Nikkei's 5.7% surge after Prime Minister Takaichi's election win, boosting market optimism and cyclicals over tech.

Oil prices fell as easing Middle East tensions reduced supply disruption risks, with Brent below sixty eight dollars and WTI near sixty three dollars a barrel.

The LDP secured a two-thirds super majority in the 465-seat lower house by itself, according to public broadcaster NHK.

'Congratulations Sanae Takaichi on your landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives,' Modi said in a post on X.

'Our message on terrorism is clear. No double standards. No compromise.', reaffirms PM Modi.

The culprit was AI startup Anthropic, which released new tools designed to automate work tasks in various industries, fromlegal and data servicestofinancial research.

The Dalai Lama denied any meeting or interaction with Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared 169 times in newly unsealed Epstein-related files.

The row between Trump and Elon Musk is another reason the Pakistani establishment is not ready to grant security clearance, fearing it could provoke displeasure from Trump, according to the officials.

PM Modi called on businesses in Malaysia to explore the opportunities offered by India, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare, among others.

Block Inc. is notifying employees of potential job cuts amid a business overhaul, risking up to 10 percent of its workforce as part of annual performance reviews.

Both governments highlighted a strong push toward expanding digital-economy ties, strengthening financial linkages, and accelerating the use of local currencies in bilateral trade.

The US had last year in December launched 'Pax Silica', a strategic initiative to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation driven silicon supply chain-from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and logistics.

PM Ibrahim said Malaysia could secure more ways and opportunities to collaborate with India to extend trade beyond $18 billion in 2025.

A major highlight is the launch of the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with a 2024 base year on Thursday.

Washington Post Chief Executive Officer Will Lewis resigned, days after the newspaper laid off several hundred staffers in a move that triggered a backlash against billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.

Officials at the White House defended the post when it surfaced on Friday, but it was taken down around 12 hours later, as per a Reuters report.

Washington said it will continue to hold Tehran and its partners accountable so long as the regime seeks to evade sanctions and channel oil revenues into oppressive behavior, terrorism, and support for proxy groups.