MIAMI—Chinese squid vessels were documented using wide nets to illegally catch already overfished tuna as part of a surge in unregulated activity in the Indian Ocean, according to a new report by a Norway-based watchdog group that highlights growing concerns about the lack of international cooperation to protect marine species on the high seas. The…
Global Stocks Higher as Investors Await US Inflation
December 9, 2021
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BEIJING—Global stocks were mostly higher Thursday as investors waited for U.S. inflation data that might influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on when to roll back economic stimulus. London and Frankfurt opened higher while Tokyo declined. Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Seoul also advanced. Wall Street futures were lower after stocks rose for a third day Wednesday…
Helicopter Carrying Indian Military Chief Crashes; 13 Dead
NEW DELHI—A helicopter carrying India’s military chief crashed Wednesday in southern Tamil Nadu state, killing 13 of the 14 people on board, a senior government official said. Chief of Defense Staff Bipin Rawat’s condition was not immediately announced. S.P. Amrith, a senior civil administrator of the area where the crash took place, said rescuers were…
India’s Military Chief, 12 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash
NEW DELHI—India’s military chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, and 12 others were killed Wednesday in a helicopter crash in southern Tamil Nadu state, the air force said. It said in a tweet that the helicopter “met with a tragic accident.” The dead included Rawat’s wife. The air force said one officer, Group Capt. Varun Singh, survived…
Top Military Chief Among 13 Dead in Indian Helicopter Crash
A military helicopter carrying 14 people went down in southern India, and only one person on board the aircraft survived, the Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed on Wednesday. The dead included India’s military chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, the air force said—adding that one officer, Group Capt. Varun Singh, survived the crash…
Russia, India Extend Military Cooperation Deal Despite US Sanctions Risk
Russia and India on Monday extended a military cooperation deal through to 2030 and signed a $5.4 billion missile defense system contract, despite a possibility of sanctions from the United States. The bilateral agreements were made between Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart, General Sergey Shoigu, hours before a meeting between Indian…
India Reports More Omicron Cases, Expects ‘Low’ Severity
The Omicron variant is on the rise in India, with nine new cases reported in Rajasthan and seven more in Maharashtra, all of which had a travel history to high-risk countries or close contact with patients, but the government said it anticipates the severity of Omicron to be “low.” India’s Omicron cases stood at 21 on…
World Shares Mixed Amid Troubles for Chinese Property Sector
December 6, 2021
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BANGKOK—European shares and U.S. futures rose Monday after a lackluster day in Asia, where shares fell in Hong Kong and Shanghai after troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande warned it may run out of money. Moving to reassure investors and keep growth from stalling, China’s central bank cut the amount of funds banks are required to…
Storm Weakens After Heavy Rain, Evacuation in Southern India
HYDERABAD, India—A tropical storm weakened after dumping heavy rains overnight in parts of southern India off the Bay of Bengal as more than 50,000 people evacuated to government-run camps, officials said Saturday. No loss of life or major damage has been reported so far from the rain-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh state. Kanna Babu, a…
Uber to Allow Users to Book Rides via WhatsApp in India
BENGALURU—U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Ltd said on Thursday it would roll out a feature that will allow users in India to book rides via messaging service WhatsApp. The move could help Uber tap into the more than 500 million user base of Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in India. “Starting this week, we are rolling out…
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