Japan's Nikkei rises, ekes out weekly gain on Fed bets, domestic growth signsJapanese stocks experienced an optimistic week with the Nikkei 225 showing an upward trend on Friday, driven by eased expectations regardin...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources sayJapan's finance ministry is shifting tactics, abandoning public warnings about currency intervention. Officials now aim to surprise specula...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei extends rally on AI boost, but US-Iran impasse weighsJapan's Nikkei index marked a triumphant third day of gains, fueled by the surge in AI-related shares. Nevertheless, the progress in US-Ira...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robotsJapan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sect...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansionOman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
India, Japan to sign LNG supply pact at Modi-Takaichi summitIndia and Japan are poised to sign a crucial pact on securing liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's su...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Nearly 1 million new millionaires created worldwide in 2025, UBS report findsThe year 2025 saw a striking 10.8% increase in global personal wealth, the highest growth rate in years, unleashing nearly one million new ...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei clocks best quarter on record on tech reboundJapan's Nikkei share average surged on Tuesday, driven by a strong rebound in technology stocks. The benchmark index closed at 70,062.32, m...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Yen hits 40-year low as clock ticks on interventionThe Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking speculation of government intervention. Despite past efforts, the yen conti...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
India-Japan Summit: Deepening economic ties and strategic investment opportunities for next decadePrime Minister Takaichi's visit to India highlights a robust economic partnership, with Japan a key player in India's infrastructure and au...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weighToyota Motor Company experienced a 7.2% drop in global vehicle sales for May, reflecting a fourth straight month of downfall. This slump st...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
6.1 magnitude earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issuedNortheastern Japan felt the tremors of a magnitude-6.1 earthquake early Sunday, the latest in a string of significant seismic activity. Whi...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei slides to one-week low as profit-taking hits tech stocksJapan's Nikkei index tumbled to a one-week low after a streak of all-time high gains, as investors decided to cash in on profits. The pullb...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST