TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political fortunes are falling almost as fast as the yen these days — and the two are closely linked. The yen has slid toward 164 against the dollar, its weakest level since 1986, driven partly by the same economic strains
Network School, the "digital nomad" community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, came under scrutiny after social media users alleged that it included participants from Israel.
This is the first of a multi-part series on Indonesia’s nickel industry. China’s nickel investors in Indonesia are sending a familiar warning: reverse regulatory uncertainty, or they’ll potentially walk. However, that tacit warning rests on an assumption — that Jakarta has no
Jana Nayagan is the final film for acclaimed actor-politician Vijay, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The decision was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight, raising hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough in the crisis.
The suspects reportedly mined cryptocurrency worth between $25,200 and $31,500 during the month-long operations.
The measure comes as covert filming continues to be reported in public restrooms.
The draft decree also requires platforms to proactively block access to harmful material.
The procedure uses a technology known as base editing to precisely alter a single DNA letter.
The cyberattack leaked personal data of up to 10,000 Korea National Diplomatic Academy users.
All drivers are required to assess traffic conditions carefully before entering railway crossings.
DUBAI, July 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump promised \"major military punishment\" for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
The weather authorities expect the storm to make landfall overnight between July 25 and July 26.
HONG KONG, July 24 - China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the third tropical cyclone this month tracked closer to the country's southern coast, where it is expected to intensify over the weekend.
Analysts warn that a simultaneous disruption of two key waterways - the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz - would put global supply chains under strain.
Lydia Ibtisam, famous for her starring role in the interactive drama series Impian Illyana, died on Thursday (Jul 23).
A likely race slot would be between Baku on Sep 26 and Singapore on Oct 11, sources say.
NEW DELHI, July 24 - Leaders of India's youth-led \"cockroach\" movement will meet the government on Friday to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said.
On July 23, Manila said a China Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Filipino vessel.
Coverage of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has largely focused on battlefield developments, political statements and international diplomacy. However, another story has been unfolding on the streets of Iran. Despite fears of further military escalation
The increase reflects the growing burden on teachers as the number of students with special needs rises.
An Australian clothing company, Nashie, recently received a six-figure refund from the US government, including 6% interest, for tariffs it had paid on US imports. It’s just one of thousands of businesses reclaiming tariffs imposed on what President Donald Trump called
The country is seeking to normalise ties with the regional bloc after years of being sidelined from top-level meetings.
The Japanese PM frequently leveraged her ties to Abe to rally support for her nationalist agenda.
BEIJING, July 24 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised security cooperation in separate meetings with his Belarusian and Uzbek counterparts, his ministry said in two statements released on Friday.
In May 2026, OpenAI released a new math result that sent shock waves throughout the world of mathematical research. A major unsolved problem called the “unit distance conjecture” had just been resolved by generative AI. Since then, there’s been a steady drumbeat of new results
Sonam Wangchuk said that he ended a 26-day hunger strike after "a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country".
This is the actor-turned-chief minister’s last movie as he devotes himself fully to politics.
The activist said he broke his fast at the urging of scores of members of Parliament.
July 23 - The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires, senior administration officials
China is emerging as an alternative to South Korea for cosmetic procedures, with overseas patients drawn by natural-looking results, experienced doctors and competitive prices - though industry observers say it is still early days.
Shares of Chinese chip makers tumbled on Thursday after state fund support that had briefly steadied broader tech stocks earlier in the week failed to hold back a sector that analysts say has long been overvalued. Among the hardest hit, Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor plunged
Traditional games and other analogue hobbies such as film photography are helping Indonesians reconnect offline.
The meeting comes hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike.
WASHINGTON, July 23 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will discuss artificial intelligence with Chinese President Xi Jinping when he visits the United States on September 24.
GAROWE, Somalia, July 23 - A merchant ship hijacked in Yemeni waters in the Gulf of Aden last week is now being held by Somali pirates, two residents of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region told Reuters on Thursday.
NEW DELHI, July 23 - Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, will resign on Friday, three sources told Reuters on Thursday, days after Hasina said she was returning home from exile to surrender.
NEW DELHI, July 23 - They were just six words posted on X in a moment of frustration:
The Indonesian government has been working to repatriate artefacts stolen from the archipelago.
The death toll from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has risen to 11, Chinese state media reported.
July 23 - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to
This trend comes against the backdrop of Beijing’s broader push to stimulate flagging domestic consumption.
He also said tariff uncertainty reinforces the need for ASEAN to deepen economic integration and enhance its resilience.
STOCKHOLM, July 23 - Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to counter the dependence on China.
ASEAN barred Myanmar’s leadership from its top meetings after a military coup in 2021.
July 23 - Ebola has now killed more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, official figures show, as medics struggle to contain an outbreak amid militant violence, attacks on clinics and widespread shortages.