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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
TopicAsian countries

Topic: Asian countries

Waning trust in US dollar has spurred a rally in Asian currencies. Central banks may have to step in

The flip-flops on Trump’s tariff policy have led to a wave of dollar-selling. Stronger Asian currencies & weaker dollar will help address US’ trade imbalances with Asia.

‘Wisdom came to West from East’ — Gandhi at Delhi’s ‘1st international conference’ in 1947

'Asian Relations Conference', organised by think tank Indian Council of World Affairs, was held in New Delhi from 23 March to 2 April 1947. 28 countries participated, including Tibet.

Water, energy supplies at risk in 16 Asian countries as climate woes mount, says research

The researchers warned that all rivers would face escalating and compounding water risks including the Ganges and the Brahmaputra running into India.

On Camera

Why Hyderabad restaurants don’t make it to the top. Obsessed with comfort food, no PR

Most of the fancy or high-end restaurants opening up in Hyderabad these days are pretty much stuck on the same blueprint—big space, and inauthentic menus.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.