Asia’s natural gas demand has grown significantly since 2015—driven mainly by China—while many other Asian countries are seeing declining consumption. Falling domestic gas production is pushing the region toward higher LNG imports, despite LNG being far more expensive than locally produced gas. IEEFA warns that this shift creates economic and competitiveness risks for key sectors across Asia, even if

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Los Angeles, California – Rain steamed down on the legendary Rose Parade on Thursday (January 1) for the first time in 20 years as flood warnings and evacuation arrangements in Southern California participated in the snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the country’s midsection on New Year’s Day.

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An overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border killed five Afghan civilians and injured eight people on both sides, with each country blaming the other for starting the clash. The incident occurred despite a fragile two-month ceasefire and comes amid heightened tensions linked to recent militant attacks and cross-border accusations. The renewed violence follows Pakistan’s decision to allow UN aid supplies into Afghanistan and coincides with Pakistan’s security

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Greece's finance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has been appointed president of the Eurogroup, reflecting the country’s strong economic recovery since its debt crisis. Greece now enjoys steady growth, high investment rates, budget surpluses, and declining public debt despite remaining the highest in Europe. As Eurogroup President, Pierrakakis will represent the euro area at G7 meetings, shape agendas, and foster consensus among member states.

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Japan has announced a US$19 billion business investment target in Central Asia over the next five years, aiming to deepen economic and strategic ties with the region. The plan focuses on key areas such as natural resources, energy, supply chains, and connectivity, agreed during the inaugural “Central Asia plus Japan” summit in Tokyo. Officials say the initiative reflects Central Asia’s growing geopolitical importance and Japan’s effort to diversify partnerships and critical m

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Ukraine has firmly rejected a reported U.S.-led proposal that would require it to withdraw from the heavily fortified “Fortress Belt” in Donetsk, arguing that the defenses are essential to protecting civilians, preserving deterrence, and maintaining credible national security. Ukrainian officials say trading this layered defensive system for political guarantees would expose key population centers, weaken military leverage, and set a dangerous precedent for territorial conces

Cyclone Ditwah caused about US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage across Sri Lanka, affecting all 25 districts, around 2 million people, and nearly 500,000 households, making it one of the worst disasters in recent history. The infrastructure sector was the hardest hit, accounting for 42% of losses (US$1.735 billion), followed by housing (US$985 million) and agriculture (US$814 million), with the Central Province — especially Kandy — suffering the most severe impacts.

The IMF projects that inflation in Pakistan will rise in the coming years, potentially reaching nearly 9% by mid-2026, increasing pressure on households and businesses. While GDP growth is expected to remain moderate at just over 3%, high public debt and fiscal constraints continue to limit economic stability. The IMF warns that careful monetary and fiscal management will be necessary to control prices while sustaining growth.