80 years after Hiroshima atomic bombing, search for missing continues
When the first atomic bomb detonated 80 years ago on August 6, thousands of the dead and dying were brought to the small, rural island of Ninoshima, just south of…
Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day
The recorded temperatures were 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), as weather agency warns of hotter days ahead. Japan has logged two new heat records in a day with the mercury…
World’s largest chipmaker TSMC says it has discovered potential trade secret leaks
A motorcycle is seen near a building of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April…
India calls out EU and U.S. on trade with Russia after Trump threatens steeper tariffs on New Delhi
Students from Gurukul School of Art, carry a poster of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on India outside their school. U.S. President Donald Trump…
BP CEO hails exploration discovery boon after surprise profit beat
Trowbridge in Somerset, England, on March 15, 2025. Anna Barclay | Getty Images News | Getty Images Britain’s BP on Tuesday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, following a period of heightened…
Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships
Australian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities. Australia and Japan have reached the largest defence-industry agreement ever between both countries for the production of…
Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas. Hong Kong authorities have cancelled the passports of 12 activists based overseas in their latest crackdown…
Israel mulls seizing entire Gaza
JERUSALEM: Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel’s next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior…
US announces major tourist visa change
US announces major tourist visa change WASHINGTON: The US could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks,…
Plastic pollution ‘grave and growing’ health threat: Lancet
PARIS: Plastic pollution is a “grave, growing and under-recognised danger” to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, experts warned in a report on Monday.…