Japan's Major Banks Launch Yen-Backed Stablecoin Partnership

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Japan's financial sector is taking significant steps toward integrating cryptocurrency technologies, with three major banks planning to jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin. This initiative underscores the country's...

China's 14th Five-Year Plan opens gateway of opportunity for Hong Kong

Editor's note: Johnny Ng Kit-chong is a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Legislative Council for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The article reflects the...

India News | Rajnath Singh to Pay Homage at National Police Memorial on Police Commemoration Day

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay homage to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on...

Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister as LDP, Ishin Agree to Coalition

Published on: October 19, 2025 12:17 PM TOKYO – Japan is on the verge of appointing its first female prime minister, as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) have agreed to form a coalition government, according...

China’s leadership begins five-year plan talks on October 20 — here’s what to watch

One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, October 20, as leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather in Beijing to map out the goals for the next five years. The closed-door gathering — known as the fourth plenum —...

Japanese Envoy to India celebrates Diwali in premises

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Japan's Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi on Sunday extended Diwali wishes for India and said that the Embassy of Japan hosted a special celebratory Diwali lunch party Ono also shared visuals of the celebration....

China's governance effectiveness highly rated by global respondents

Formulating and implementing the five-year plans in a scientific way is an important experience and a prominent advantage of China's governance. The 15th Five-Year Plan, set to be unveiled at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party...

India News | In Joint Op, Assam Rifles Recover Weapons from Manipur's Bishnupur

Bishnupur (Manipur) [India], October 19 (ANI): Assam Rifles, in conjunction with Manipur Police and Indian Army, recovered weapons and war-like stores during an intelligence-based operation in Manipur, a release said. Based on specific...

China acusa a EEUU de un ciberataque a su centro nacional de tiempo

BEIJING — China acusó el domingo a la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos de llevar a cabo ciberataques contra su centro nacional de tiempo, afirmando tras una investigación que cualquier daño a las instalaciones relacionadas podría...

India-Brazil-South Africa Fund empowers rural Fiji women via skills training

New York [US], October 19 (ANI): India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared on the occasion of the recently concluded International Day of Rural Women how the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund has positively impacted the lives...

‘India’s Energy And Ambition Are Unmistakable’: Sunak Meets Modi, Urges Deeper India-UK Ties

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 10:09 IST Both leaders emphasised strengthening India-UK ties across multiple sectors including education, technology, innovation and women’s empowerment. Sunak and Modi Discuss Technology, Education, and Global...

Japan breaks visitor records as highest-ever hotel tax gets approval

Published on 07/10/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 •Updated 18/10/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 Japan's insatiable popularity has reached an all-time high, as international visitor numbers from January to September exceed 30 million for the first time ever. According to...

China Weekly News Quiz: October 13-19, 2025

Do you know what happened in China last week? Take our weekly news quiz to test your knowledge and get up to speed on the latest developments in case you missed something. Select an option to find out if you got it right and click Next. Foreign...

India News | Tripura Gears Up for Grand Three-day Diwali Festival at Matabari Temple

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 19 (ANI): The sacred town of Udaipur in Tripura is abuzz with devotion and excitement as the three-day Diwali festival is set to be celebrated at the Mata Tripura Sundari Shrine from October 20 to 22. Gomati...

India's Historic First: Chandrayaan-2 Catches Sun's Fury Hitting the Moon.

This special report focuses on a landmark scientific breakthrough by India's Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter, which has made the first-ever direct observation of a solar coronal mass ejection (CME) impacting the Moon's thin atmosphere. The Indian...

China accuses US of cyberattack on national time center

BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday accused the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time center following an investigation, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted network communications,...

India News | Demarcation of Land Can't Be Delayed over GNCTD-DDA Jurisdiction Row: Delhi HC

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has ordered the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to jointly carry out the demarcation of land located in the revenue estate of Village Satbari,...

India News | VP Meets Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Exchange Diwali Greetings

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday received former President Ram Nath Kovind and his family at the former's official residence. Former President Kovind and Vice President Radhakrishnan exchanged Diwali...

India News | Bihar: Car Overturns at Patna Airport Terminal Building, No Casualties

Patna (Bihar) [India], October 19 (ANI): A car overturned near the departure terminal building of Patna Airport on Saturday, officials confirmed, with no casualties reported. Speaking to ANI, the car driver said he suddenly felt his eyes were...

India News | J-K: BSF Hosts Diwali Mela for Families of Jawans Deployed on Duty in Budgam

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 19 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a vibrant Diwali Mela at its Humhama campus in Budgam to bring joy to the families of jawans deployed on duty at the Line of Control (LOC). The event...