U.K., Germany sign friendship treaty, deepening ties in face of threats
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a press conference during a visit to the...
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Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement, Nikkei reports
TOKYO - Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on...
Hong Kong student warned AI porn case is ‘not closed’ despite formal apology
A law student at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has expressed “deep remorse” for using artificial intelligence (AI) tools...
No winner in lotto draws for July 17
MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Super lotto 6/49 and lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday night, the...
Indian Navy’s eastern fleet ships reach Singapore to bolster naval ties in Southeast Asia
One of the Indian Naval Ships, under the Command of Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy Rear...
Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues
MUMBAI – Air India’s inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of its existing Boeing 787 aircraft...
Japan insurer to launch policy linked to bear culling
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance said Thursday that it will sell to local governments a policy to cover property...
HKMA dismisses ‘bad bank’ rumours, saying industry remains healthy
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, said it had no plans to establish a...
Western hypocrisy gives Taliban a free hand to abuse women
The world came together last week to condemn the Taliban’s repressive policies against Afghanistan’s women and girls, making it clear...
Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse – The Diplomat
Tajikistan has reportedly intensified its campaign to detain and forcibly deport Afghan refugees, including many with valid residency permits. According...
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