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June 12, 2025

Indonesia cuts rates by a quarter point in face of Trump tariffs
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s central bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday, as the threat of U.S. trade tariffs overshadows Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. Bank Indonesia lowered its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate for the first time since May, when it reduced it to 5.5%.
Foreign visitors to Japan exceed 21m in first half of 2025
TOKYO — The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record 21.5 million during the first six months of the year, though those from Hong Kong dropped by a third in June due to rumors about an impending megaquake. Total arrivals grew 21% from Janu to June, helped by a 53.5% year-on-year surge in Chinese…
$92bn Trump plans to boost AI Tech and power needs
Washington: U.S President Donald Trump announced a substantial $92 billion initiative aimed at bolstering the United States’ energy capacity to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies. Making the announcement at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held at Carnegie Mellon University, Trump emphasized the nation’s strategic goal to outpace China in the global…
Trump's pharma tariff pivot hits Australian and India drugmakers
Trump's pharma tariff pivot hits Australian and India drugmakers
Trump administration demands Israel investigate ‘terrorist’ killing of American in the West Bank
The Israel Defense Forces said Friday it was aware of reports of a Palestinian civilian killed and a number of Palestinians injured and it said the matter was being looked into by Israeli authorities. Police told NBC News that several people from “both sides” had been detained at the scene on suspicion of involvement in…
Thai business sentiment hits 9-month low on border closure, tariffs
BANGKOK — Business sentiment in Thailand dropped to a nine-month low in June, as the country’s trade was hampered by the closure of the Cambodian border, according to data released Wednesday by a major industry group. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s monthly Industrial Confidence Index, based on a survey of 1,342 entrepreneurs in the group, fell to 87.7 last…
Pakistan cricket team departures ahead of T20 series in Bangladesh
Karachi: The Pakistan cricket team has begun its journey to Dhaka for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh. The squad has been divided into two groups, with the second group departing from Karachi via Dubai, marking the latest step in Pakistan’s preparations for the series. The second group includes notable players such as Muhammad…
Policemen suspended over social media policy violation
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have suspended two constables for breaching the department’s social media policy and ordered them to report to Rescue 15. Constable Aftab Ahmed, affiliated with the Dolphin Squad, and Constable Ehtesham Aslam from Rescue 15 were found sharing inappropriate content on social media while in uniform—an act that violates…
Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen postponed
NEW DELHI — An Indian woman on death row in Yemen in a murder case has received tempor relief as her execution scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed amid efforts by the Indian government, religious scholars and campaigners to save her life. Nimisha Priya, 37, a nurse from the Indian state of Kerala who first…