Today there are several important news items:
Indian Prime Minister Modi to launch new building: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Kartavya Bhavan-3 today (August 6), one of several upcoming central secretariat buildings.
Bangladesh student uprising recognized: The student uprising in Bangladesh in 2024, which overthrew Sheikh Hasina's government, will receive "constitutional recognition."
Thailand sees decline in tourist numbers: The number of foreign tourists in Thailand dropped by 6% in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, welcoming 19.29 million international visitors.
Myanmar rice exports hit record: Myanmar earned nearly 5 billion kyats (about 1.13 billion US dollars) by exporting 2.48 million tons of rice and broken rice in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Vietnam experiences high temperatures: Temperatures in northern Vietnam and the Red River Delta region soared to 39.3 degrees Celsius, with heavy rain expected.
US imposes tariffs on multiple countries: US President Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on several trading partners on August 1, including varying tariffs on goods from Canada, Brazil, India, and others.
US Congress subpoenas investigation into Epstein case: The US House committee issued a subpoena to the Department of Justice for documents regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case.
US President Trump's criticism of India: Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley stated that the US should not jeopardize its relationship with a strong ally like India and give a pass to China.