Economists upgrade China's import growth forecast, expecting it to surpass export expansion for the first time since 2021.

UAE demands immediate repayment of $3.5 billion loan from Pakistan, threatening to deplete 20% of the country's central bank reserves amid rising regional diplomatic tensions.

The United Arab Emirates has demanded that Pakistan immediately repay a $3.5 billion loan, a move that threatens to deplete 20% of Pakistan's central bank reserves amid regional diplomatic tensions.

The yen rises against the dollar after the Bank of Japan keeps its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Three of the nine policymakers dissented against the decision.

The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate, though three of the nine board members dissented against the decision, causing the yen to rise against the dollar.

Bank of Japan plans further rate hikes, aligning with economic activity, price trends and market conditions.

Bank of Japan says it plans to keep increasing interest rates in step with shifts in economic activity, price trends, and financial market conditions.

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady while raising inflation forecasts, citing economic uncertainty stemming from the conflict in Iran.

The Bank of Japan has maintained its current policy rate while increasing its inflation forecast, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran.