TOKYO, July 12 - China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.
The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Thailand has ordered tighter checks on outbound cannabis smuggling.
Thousands of people in Colombia have been “forcibly disappeared”, as the euphemistic expression goes, since conflicts began in the mid-1960s between the Colombian government and various paramilitary and guerilla groups. This reality is well-known, and has been so for a while —
England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final.
With just over a year until the next general election, Kenya President William Ruto faces a challenging political landscape as pressure mounts from a unified opposition coalition aiming to unseat him. To secure a second term, Ruto will need maximum support from key allies
The Annecy animation festival in France is widely recognised as the industry's biggest event in Europe, where deals and careers are made and films are bought and sold. This year, however talk on and away from the market floor was dominated by artificial intelligence and the
DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by William Mallard)
A series of U.S. strikes came after a container ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran said it had closed. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar reported missile and drone attacks
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the two largest Korean carriers, do not show content rated for viewers 19 or above
Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.
From free domestic flights on Malaysia Airlines to complimentary hotel stays with Etihad Airways, these carriers are giving you a good reason to extend your layover.
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The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
Japan’s weak espionage laws and flourishing high-tech industry have made it a crucial piece of the Russian war effort.
Euronews journalists in Qatar report two waves of Iranian attacks and large explosions above Doha, air defence also responding to Iranian attacks in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and others, hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran in response to a ship being hit by Iran in
Female shoppers had dominated the customer base of the normally bustling markets in Herat.
Jay-Z was almost entirely truthful to the source material for his 25th anniversary Yankee Stadium show on Saturday to celebrate “The Blueprint,” setting guests artists to high wattage but low frequency as he trotted out Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick for a curtailed
It was all yellow. But it doesn't have to be.
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI
The prototype reusable rocket by Japan's space agency reached a height of about 10m and then landed, in a flight that lasted about 40 seconds.
Annual births have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.
The country advised people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
During the winter of 2025–2026, 24% of Dutch honeybee colonies were lost. The upward trend observed in recent years therefore continues. This is the fourth consecutive year in which winter mortality has exceeded 20%. The figures are based on the annual survey of Dutch
This will be Mr Tharman's first state visit to Malaysia, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold surfaces reorganize themselves into patterns that block oxygen from reacting with the metal, suppressing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. Beyond explaining
It's a bit early to write off a new Obsidian Fallout game because you didn't like Avowed, hey.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer teased his Norwegian counterpart after England beat Norway in a World Cup game on Saturday. “Norway 1 - 2 Jude Bellingham. @JonasGahrStore, your boys took one hell of beating,” the outgoing prime minister wrote in a social media
WENZHOU, China, July 12 - Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast on Sunday and lashed densely populated cities with violent winds, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather.
The authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.
The Farm Ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets.
Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.
Bersama had also fallen short of its internal target of avoiding deposit losses and securing at least 15 per cent of the vote.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. The company advertised its Muse Image AI model on Tuesday as a “creative partner” that people
Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.
Tens of millions of workers may be left behind by China’s pivot away from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology.
“Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection going
Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his family have reached an agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, according to people familiar with the details, as reported by Variety‘s sibling sports news outlet Sportico. The deal marks one of the largest valuations ever
Once fully completed, the Rooppur facility will be able to supply as much as 15% of the country’s electricity.
The Indian Prime Minister has stepped up engagement in recent weeks, signing a flurry of agreements.
Hair tie brand Kknekki was founded in South Korea before it was acquired by Norwegian accessories brand Bon Dep.
Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case.
Lawyers for Warner Bros. Discovery recently briefed top executives on the risks of an antitrust suit getting filed by some lefty state attorneys general to upend the sale to Paramount Skydance.
The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic
The average life span for Americans hovered around 40 years for the first 100 years of the nation's existence. But after 1880, breakthroughs in modern medicine and public health resulted in a dramatic rise in life expectancy. By 1930, the average American could expect to enjoy
While lawyers say enforcement is legitimate, there is growing public sympathy for defendants seen as underdogs.
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.
