INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
exclusively from March 13, 2025.China Hosts Trilateral Nuclear Talks with Iran and RussiaDiplomatic Push for Nuclear De-escalationChina
stockpiles.Asia Daily Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup for March 13, 2025
parties to avoid confrontation
cabinet disapproval surged to 44.1%, the highest since his October 2024 inauguration.Critics within his Liberal Democratic Party, including
lawmaker Shoji Nishida, openly demand his resignation, citing poor electoral prospects and policy reversals on medical reforms.The crisis
Skepticism persists, however, as local governments continue arbitrary fines and asset seizures despite central directives.Lebanon and Saudi
Arabia Finalize 22 Economic DealsStrategic Partnership to Bolster Lebanese RecoveryLebanon finalized 22 cooperation agreements with Saudi
Arabia, spanning agriculture, intellectual property, and environmental management
Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri emphasized Saudi support as critical for unlocking international aid, with a high-level delegation visit
ResilienceUAE-listed companies distributed record dividends in 2024, driven by banking, energy, and real estate sectors
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank raised dividends to 50% of profits, while ADNOC Gas announced a $3.41 billion payout
investors despite global volatility, with analysts forecasting sustained growth.South Korean Military Grounds Jets After Accidental Village
BombingSafety Overhaul Follows Live-Fire MishapSouth Korea charged two Air Force pilots with criminal negligence after a live-fire exercise
mistakenly bombed a border village, injuring 29
The incident prompted the suspension of all live-fire drills and a review of safety protocols.The error has reignited local opposition to
military exercises near civilian areas, complicating United States -South Korea defense coordination amid North Korean tensions.Saudi
($1.6 billion) deal with Diriyah Co
to develop the Wadi Safar tourism hub, featuring luxury resorts and residential units
in the coming months.Investors and policymakers must navigate United States -China rivalries, Middle Eastern realignments, and domestic
By doing so, they can mitigate risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
