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Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speedIndia is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This...
Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes onRescue teams are desperately searching for survivors in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that have claimed nearly 1,500 lives. F...
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaiseBritain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnat...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip, oil up on peace doubtsGlobal markets saw a dip as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing oil prices and bond yields higher, signaling increased U.S. interest ra...
Meloni’s spat with Donald Trump shows Italy's readiness to risk a bigger fightItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken ranks with other G7 leaders by directly challenging Donald Trump. Unlike her peers who oft...
Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourismVenice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on pea...
Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubtThe US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace a...
Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem routThe yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by governmen...
Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economi...
Global Market Today: Asian shares surge, oil skids on Gulf dealMarkets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes....
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump, Macron bring rocky history to G7 summitThe bond between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a firm handshake but has since seen open disagre...
Asian stocks fall, oil gains as US strikes IranUS forces launched fresh strikes on Iran, escalating geopolitical risks and sending oil prices up over 2%. This development, coupled with a...
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
PM Modi gets wishes from world leaders on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime ministerPrime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected leader. World leaders are sending congratulations. They praise his gov...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of...' Life lessons on success, human nature and inner peace by 32nd president of the United StatesQuote of the Day by Franklin D. Roosevelt continues to inspire people across generations. The statement, “Men are not prisoners of fate, bu...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...