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Japan asks varsities to scrutinise foreign students, prevent leaks to China

A string of US arrests of Chinese academics in recent years over suspicion of spying was a wake-up call for Japan, officials say

Anthony Albanese-led Australian govt takes charge: What you need to know

Australian financial markets offered a muted reaction to the election, with the outcome already priced in and no radical change in economic course expected

US fully committed to Japan's defence: Biden hails 'good friend' Kishida

President Joe Biden assured his "good friend" Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United States is fully committed to Japan's defence

US Prez Biden meets Japanese Emperor ahead of Quad meeting in Tokyo

Biden's call on the Emperor will be followed by talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in which the two nations are expected to discuss Japan's plans to expand its military capabilities

Ukraine, Poland agree on joint customs control to ease border movement

Most Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, have crossed to the European Union through border points in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania

Russian soldiers start clearing mines from Ukraine's Azovstal steel mill

Soldiers walked through the compound and swung mine detectors over roads littered with debris, while others checked under objects for the explosive devices, video footage showed

Oil prices rise as US driving season looms; Shanghai mulls Covid unlock

Brent crude futures rose 82 cents to $113.37 a barrel at 0126 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed 69 cents

Gold prices touch to over one-week high as dollar starts on back foot

Prices hit their highest since May 12 at $1,853.55 earlier in the session.

Azeri and Armenian leaders agree on peace plan for Nagorno-Karabakh

European Council President Charles Michel held bilateral talks with both Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

US, 6 others say they support APEC, Thailand after Russian invasion protest

Representatives of seven nations, including those who walked out of APEC meeting in Bangkok to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said they support the organization and host nation Thailand

Asia markets face uncertain start amid inflation fears, rates concerns

In early trade, Australian shares gained 0.2% while Japan's Nikkei stock index was 0.85% higher.

General Atlantic plans $2 billion investment in India, Southeast Asia

General Atlantic is in early-stage investment talks with about 15 companies in sectors including technology, financial services, retail and consumer

Governments need to take urgent action to combat inequality, says Oxfam

The combination of COVID-19, rising inequality, and rising food prices could push as many as 263 million people into extreme poverty in 2022, Oxfam said

Storms kill at least 8 in Canada, leave half a million without power

The storms, which lasted more than two hours Saturday afternoon and packed the power of a tornado, left a trail of destruction in parts of Ontario and Quebec

Hyundai Motor Group to invest more than $10 billion in US up to 2025

Hyundai Motor Group on Friday announced plans to invest $5.5 billion in Georgia to build EV and battery facilities.

Saudi wealth fund takes $1.5 billion stake in Prince Alwaleed's firm

The Public Investment Fund acquired a 16.9 per cent stake in Kingdom Holding for 9.09 riyals a share, according to a statement on Sunday

Taiwan not included in launch of new Biden Indo-Pacific pact: Report

The US president is slated to highlight the launch of the framework as he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday

Centre likely to spend another $26 billion in FY23 to fight inflation

The government estimates another Rs 500 billion additional funds will be needed to subsidise fertilisers, from the current estimate of Rs 2.15 trillion, two officials said

Ukraine comes to Davos gathering of business leaders, Russia is missing

Ukraine is top of the agenda for the four-day meeting, which kicks with a video address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

General Atlantic plans $2 bn investment in India and Southeast Asia

Region's startups more attractive, says senior executive of company at World Economic Forum summit in Davos.