The World Right Now

Apple raised iPhone 17 and iPhone Air prices by over 20% in India, following global price increases.

Tokyo’s new 2025 defense strategy expands naval bases, but faces a shrinking workforce and rising costs.

Xinhua reports China has moved 120 PLZ‑05 howitzers to the eastern Taiwan Strait, replacing older 122‑mm guns.

Singapore's DBS Group faces a S$1.298 billion lawsuit over alleged 1MDB fund transfers, potentially reshaping regional banking accountability and exposing cross‑border regulatory gaps.

The three‑day conference in New Delhi revealed mounting pressure on India's power grid as clean‑energy capacity surges faster than infrastructure upgrades.

Draft list released August 31 shows 97.53 lakh electors, but citizen groups point to missing names and possible dead voters.

A Citi poll of 200 U.S. pharma leaders shows only 24% see AI as a driver of successful drug development.

After the Anak Krakatau eruption, Jakarta’s Soekarno‑Hatta Airport reopened, yet airlines warn flights may still face delays as airspace remains under restriction.

The court set a March 31 deadline for a detailed strategy after a petition highlighted rising human cases in the capital.