Thursday 13 August 2026 - 12:47
Thursday 13 August 2026 - 10:32
A series of powerful earthquakes has struck different parts of the world in recent weeks, from Venezuela and Japan to Colombia, while heightened seismic activity has also been recorded in Italy's volcanic regions. The sequence has prompted renewed public attention over whether the planet is experiencing an unusual period of seismic activity.......
Hiroshi Okuda, the former chairman of Toyota who helped lay the foundations for the company’s global rise and backed the development of the pioneering Prius hybrid, has died at the age of 93, Toyota announced on Wednesday. The Japanese automaker confirmed Okuda’s death to AFP, following reports in the domestic media. The company......
Japan has successfully expanded its independent satellite-navigation capabilities with the launch of the sixth satellite of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), known as Michibiki. The mission is part of Tokyo’s long-term effort to strengthen the country’s positioning infrastructure and reduce its reliance on foreign satellite-navigation......
North Korea has sharply criticized Japan’s latest defense white paper, accusing Tokyo of using regional security concerns to justify a major expansion of its military capabilities and what Pyongyang describes as a return to militarism. In comments published by North Korean state media on Tuesday, international security analyst Kang......
The Bank of Japan is showing growing readiness to tighten monetary policy as policymakers become increasingly concerned that inflation could remain above the central bank’s 2% target. A summary of recent discussions revealed that several officials are considering a faster pace of interest-rate increases. Some policymakers warned that......
Nagasaki on Sunday commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city, with officials and survivors' representatives renewing calls for nuclear disarmament as geopolitical tensions continue to fuel concerns about the use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony, Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki delivered......
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died after suffering severe heatstroke following a training session with Japanese second-division club Kyushu KV, the team announced on Saturday. The 26-year-old second-row forward was taken to a hospital in Fukuoka, in southern Japan, after becoming unwell following training on Monday. Training session......
Global financial markets are entering the traditionally quieter summer period with little sign of reduced volatility, as investors navigate a combination of monetary policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks and closely watched economic indicators. Rather than easing into the holiday season, market participants are preparing for several developments......
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, in a move that further heightens security concerns across Northeast Asia amid escalating regional tensions. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch, stating that at least one projectile was fired......
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, remains one of the most significant and devastating events in modern history. The explosion not only caused unprecedented destruction but also left behind haunting "human shadows" that have become enduring symbols of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear warfare. At......
Japan has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by renewing its commitment to nuclear disarmament and calling for stronger international cooperation to prevent the future use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, Japanese leaders reaffirmed the country's adherence to its long-standing......
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for a world free of nuclear weapons during the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, urging countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy in the face of growing global tensions. In his commemorative message, Guterres warned......
China has formally raised objections with Japan over Tokyo’s latest defence white paper, accusing the Japanese government of exaggerating the perceived Chinese military threat and making inappropriate comments regarding Taiwan. The dispute highlights growing tensions between the two Asian powers as both countries continue to strengthen......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
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