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September 11, 2024

Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: Sleepless in Manila: Keeping up with Asia’s voting marathon
Hello from Tokyo. Compared with the election “super year” of 2024, our editors and reporters were expecting to cover far fewer votes this year. Last year, important elections for Nikkei Asia readers were held around the world, including the presidential votes in Taiwan, Indonesia and the U.S., general elections in South Korea and India, and…
Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ dies at 96
NEW YORK — Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause,” died Thursday. He was 96. Strouse died at his home in New York City, his family said. In a career that spanned more than 50 years,…
FIA arrests three human traffickers
FIA arrests three human traffickers LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three human traffickers, including an agent, for allegedly defrauding citizens by luring them with false promises of overseas job. FIA Gujranwala Zone said the arrested individuals were involved in extracting large sums of money, as well as cases of kidnapping and torture related…
Bangladesh engages with Myanmar’s Arakan Army insurgents
DHAKA — Four Rohingya refugees were fishing early in the morning near the border at Cox’s Bazar in southern Bangladesh earlier this month when they were abducted by members of the Arakan Army, Myanmar insurgents. Luckily for these four, Border Guard Bangladesh managed to secure their release the next day, after negotiating with the Arakan…
Petrol price to remain unchanged for next 15-days
ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced to keep the petrol price unchanged for the next 15-days in Pakistan. The petrol price has been kept unchanged at Rs 252.63 per litre. However, the high-speed diesel price has decreased by Rs 2 per litre as the new price is fixed at Rs 254.64 per litre. According to an…
Singapore Airlines warns of trade headwinds despite record annual profit
SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has warned that escalating trade tensions and broader global uncertainties pose risks to travel and cargo demand in the year ahead, following a record net profit for the fiscal year ended March. Speaking at an earnings briefing on Friday, CEO Goh Choon Phong pointed to U.S. tariff disputes as a…
Bruce Springsteen opens U.K. tour by calling Trump ‘unfit’ for office
Bruce Springsteen delivered stinging criticism of the Trump administration at the opening show of his British tour, accusing its officials of authoritarianism, rolling back civil rights and illegal deportations. Springsteen, 75, a prominent liberal who has long supported Democratic presidential candidates including former Vice President Kamala Harris, made the remarks at a concert in Manchester,…
President visits family of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed for condolence
President visits family of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed for condolence RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed, who was martyred during battle of truth against India. The president offered condolences to the father and other family members of Usman Yousaf Shaheed. He paid tribute, on behalf of…
Philippine elections, India-Pakistan conflict and more
In Nikkei Asia News Roundup’s latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss our most followed coverage over the past few weeks, including stories on the Philippine elections and the conflict between India and Pakistan. The episode consists of: A selection of news headlines A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding A highlight…