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Japan’s SMFG to invest $1.3bn in India’s Yes Bank

May 9, 2025

Wisconsin pair charged in alleged plot to stalk, poison, and kill dating app liaisons
A Wisconsin boyfriend and girlfriend have been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to poison two women the man previously dated after meeting them online, authorities said. Paul VanDuyne Jr., 43, and Andrea Whitaker, 41, have each been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, recklessly endangering the public and stalking, according to criminal cases…
US wants Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON — America’s allies in Asia should follow Europe and spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense, a Pentagon spokesperson said Friday. This marks the first time in President Donald Trump’s second term that the administration has laid out a regionwide target for the Asia-Pacific region.
US wants Asian allies spend 5% of GDP on defense, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON — America’s allies in Asia should follow Europe and spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense, a Pentagon spokesperson said Friday. This marks the first time in President Donald Trump’s second term that the administration has laid out a regionwide target for the Asia-Pacific region, and comes weeks after NATO Secret-General Mark Rutte…
Europe won’t lead in AI hardware, but can in AI apps
The race to dominate AI infrastructure has left Europe trailing the US — but the continent still has a shot at global leadership in AI apps. That was the verdict of Dutch tech leaders at the Assembly, the invite-only policy track of TNW Conference in Amsterdam. While Silicon Valley controls the scaffolding for AI, they urged…
Mitsubishi Corp. bets big on US solar with $3.9bn expansion plan
TOKYO — Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. will boost its solar power generation capacity in the U.S. by 160% by 2028, Nikkei has learned, with a total project cost estimated at $3.9 billion. The company will source equipment from local suppliers and take advantage of tax incentives for solar development in the U.S.
Trump’s attack on international students threatens Asia’s elite pipeline
TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy to reduce international students from top American universities poses a serious threat to Asia’s long-established system to produce global leaders. For decades, prestigious U.S. universities have served as launching pads for high-achieving young people from Asia, propelling them into influential roles in government, business and academia. Now, that…
Iran will not resume talks during Israeli strikes
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. There’s Good News Tonight: The original summer blockbuster turns 50 02:06 Priced out: More Americans renting rather than buying 01:34 Now Playing Iran’s Foreign Minister: Iran will not resume talks during Israeli strikes 03:12 UP NEXT Man accused of trying…
‘BookTok’ rocked by recent scandals
A scandal over allegations of plagiarism is rocking the book community on TikTok, becoming the latest drama to unfold in a pocket of the internet that was once considered a safer space from online toxicity. “Beverly,” a romance novel by indie author Laura J. Robert, had picked up recent buzz on the social media platform,…