TOKYO — Cue the jokes about “SAFE” — the acronym for the People’s Bank of China division entrusted with managing Beijing’s reserves. The folks at the PBOC’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange are likely having an anxious July. Last month marked the 20th straight month the
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Bill on the Indonesia International Financial Center — first proposed in May 2024 to modernize the domestic financial sector and make Indonesia an Asia-Pacific capital hub — has become a top legislative priority. The government and House of Representatives
Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was convicted of setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan on 9 January, as Amnesty International says Iran is using wartime conditions as a pretext to accelerate politically motivated executions.
Today, if you want to know about any of the flora or fauna that surround us, you have only to look it up online. After you get your fill of knowledge, you can decide whether or not you want to venture out into the world and see your object of interest in its natural environment
The U.K. government has proposed a social media curfew for older teenagers alongside its pending ban for those under 16. According to the BBC, 16 and 17-year-olds could face apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being unavailable to access by default between the hours of
When extreme drought strikes, drier grasslands receive the greatest productivity benefit from biodiversity. By contrast, forests did not show the same context-dependent pattern under drought, according to a new global synthesis of 75 biodiversity experiments. Researchers from
Generative AI chatbots capable of writing emails and computer code, translating, organizing a trip or coming up with gift ideas are now readily available, prompting some to ask whether human brainpower could suffer for lack of use.
As interest in clean hydrogen power grows, so does the need for safe storage and transportation materials. One such material, vanadium, is a leading candidate because it readily absorbs hydrogen and allows it to move through its crystal structure. However, hydrogen displays
Parallax Films has come aboard “The House on the Moon,” the Singapore wuxia science-fiction feature set to world-premiere in international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, as worldwide sales agent. The company holds exclusive rights across most international
"The diversity of talent meets the diversity of perspectives" at the 79th edition of the Swiss festival.
Belgian filmmaker Fabrice du Welz will preside over the jury for the international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, part of a full slate of juries the festival has revealed across its sections. Du Welz has made nine features that have screened at major festivals;
Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.
Facial image data and commuter pass information must be registered in advance.
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
“He doesn't want to put his thumb on the scale,” said a strategist. “Anyone he wants would be toxic.”
Growing disillusionment with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence could lead to fiery debate at Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing this morning.
Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has blasted the move as biased, putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.
A blacksmith, a stable boy, a soldier, a slave: The faces and stories of these and other residents of an ancient Roman city in modern Hungary have been brought to life in remarkable fidelity for a new exhibition in Budapest.
This comes as Beijing has in recent years dialled up the pressure on Taiwan through legal means, analysts said.
Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.
The Taiwan People’s Party aims to build goodwill and promote dialogue while supporting cross-Strait peace, its delegation leader says.
Authorities did not know if the boat was headed to Alcatraz, a major tourist attraction, where shuttered buildings of the famous former prison still stand.
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
There were 58 food poisoning incidents.
China's economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter, its weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn outweighed strong exports, increasing pressure on Beijing to provide more economic support.
Asian stocks enjoyed a much-needed rally following a painful selloff in recent weeks as tech firms were battered by concerns over extended valuations and the vast sums invested in artificial intelligence.
FIFA has announced additional names for their Super Bowl-sized star-studded lineup for the World Cup closing ceremony...
The Crunchyroll Store will only be available to Ultimate and Mega Fan subscription tiers, starting this summer.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.
Silversea has teamed up with PerryGolf to launch a new collection of golf-focused cruises which combine onboard luxury with playing some of the world’s most iconic courses.
Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’ Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light, the seafloor offered nothing but darkness and silt. Then the bow appeared. More than 1,000ft (305 metres) below the
Many connoisseurs of architecture are enthralled by the modernist philosophy of Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and I M Pei, who shared a belief that form follows function, or, as Wright had it, that form and function are one. Others of us delight in gas stations shaped like
A “ghost town” gets buzz again – but at what cost to Johor?
Heretic has taken on world sales for “Hearing” (“Thính Giác”), the second feature from Vietnamese director Lê Bảo, which is set to screen in the International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. Written and directed by Lê Bảo, “Hearing” centers on Ninh, a mechanic whose
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States on Saturday, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Wednesday.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Netanyahu wants to meet US President Donald Trump, but
Other nations in the region are also getting more prepared.
SCRIPT SUPPORT The Motion Picture Association and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) have opened the 2026 MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, offering five $10,000 script development grants to filmmakers across the Asia Pacific region. The announcement came during MPA American Film
The death toll from strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday rose to two, according to the International Maritime Organization, after Iran was accused of hitting two ships in Omani waters.“We are gravely concerned by the latest attacks on shipping in and
US strikes killed seven Iranian military personnel in the country’s southeast on Wednesday, the Iranian army said, as the two countries ramped up their fighting.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.They were killed in a missile
BERLIN, July 15 (Reuters) - G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid. They also called
NEW DELHI, July 15 - India and Britain's comprehensive trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and widening access for services firms and professionals in both markets.
NASA has chosen 41 commercial technology projects that could solve critical challenges for future missions to the Moon and Mars. From powering lunar outposts to protecting spacecraft from Moon dust, the innovations are designed to push both space exploration and the commercial
About 34,000 North Korean defectors live in South Korea, according to Seoul’s official data.
Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for more than two-thirds of the bloc's population over all.
An investigation found that Hwang Woo-suk’s landmark stem cell findings were based on fabricated data.
In the second part of a series on India's artificial intelligence push, CNA looks at how hospitals are using AI to detect eye diseases and analyse medical scans, while doctors stress the technology remains a tool, not a replacement.
