Asia markets trade mixed as investors assess Tokyo CPI, China's industrial profit data

Delhi High Court Dismisses Lalu Yadav’s Plea Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, seeking to halt trial proceedings in the 'land-for-jobs' scam case, investigated by the CBI. The case alleges that during his tenure as railway minister from 2004 to 2009, Yadav exchanged railway jobs for land parcels transferred to his family. Yadav's argument centered on the lack of mandatory prior sanction for investigation under...

US Defense Secretary Warns of Imminent Chinese Threat to TaiwanDuring the Shangri-la Dialogue, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the imminent threat China poses to Taiwan, urging Asian nations to enhance their defense spending and collaborate with the US against potential aggression. He characterized China as seeking hegemony in Asia and warned that any forceful attempt to conquer Taiwan would have severe global repercussions. Hegseth's remarks come amid heightened concerns about China's military preparations...

Greg Monks, a 38-year-old British tourist from Glasgow, has been missing for four days after a night out in Albufeira, Portugal, where he was attending a stag do. His family, including his parents and girlfriend Nicole Ashleigh Kelso, have traveled to the area to assist in the search, as his disappearance is considered out of character. Despite police locating him near Cerro da Aguia during the time he went missing, there have been no sightings...

Singapore – At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier security forum, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun was notably absent, marking the first time since 2019 that Beijing did not send its top military official, which raised concerns amid escalating US-China tensions. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth criticized China's military assertiveness, stating the threat it poses is real and could be imminent, while analysts speculated that Dong's absence was to avoid political risks during delicate relations...

SummaryIn Strasburg, Colorado, Stephanie Peabody discovered a touching moment in her garage's security footage after her son, Bridger, bravely retrieved his grandmother's phone during a crisis. After a fall left 78-year-old Sharon Lewis unable to get help, Bridger, only three years old, faced the dark alone, whispering "Don't be afraid" to himself, and successfully opened the car door. The incident inspired Peabody to pursue a career in special education, embodying the lesson of courage in...

Dear Aunty,A café-goer expresses frustration about a loud FaceTime conversation at the next table during a birthday celebration, making it difficult for her and her friends to hear each other. The Aunt advises that such behavior is rude and suggests that speaking up is necessary to discourage inconsiderate actions. She recounts her own experiences with phone distractions in public spaces, emphasizing the importance of respecting shared environments. Full Article