India's Modi will have to tread lightly to avoid Trump triggers at tomorrow's meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting President Trump in Washington, D.C., after defusing potential Trump triggers. Diaa Hadid
Taiwan's legislature votes to cut defense spending as US support remains uncertain A fierce debate in Taiwan over defense spending comes at a time when China continues to pressure the island and Washington's support is in question. Ashish Valentine
Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S. John Ruwitch
In China, Lunar New Year celebrations subdued as U.S. tariffs cast a shadow China's weeklong Lunar New Year holiday spurs consumer activity, but the vibe in the world's second-largest economy remains subdued. And new U.S. tariffs cast a fresh shadow. John Ruwitch
China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday. John Ruwitch
A stampede at India's largest Hindu religious gathering raises security questions A deadly stampede at a Hindu festival in India is causing many to wonder how to effectively manage massive events. Devina Gupta
What Myanmar looks like four years after the coup Four years ago, Myanmar's military deposed the elected government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. She remains in jail and the country is mired in a brutal civil war. Michael Sullivan
Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade The study found that some local communities near tiger habitats have also benefited from the increase in tigers because of the foot traffic and revenues brought in by ecotourism. The Associated Press
DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI? Buzz around DeepSeek built into a wave of concern that hammered tech stocks on Monday. John Ruwitch