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Japan marks WWII defeat as minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine
TOKYO, Aug 15 — Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat on Friday, with at least one cabinet minister joining thousands of visitors at a shrine that Japan’s Asian neighbours view as a symbol of its
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Hiker found dead after brown bear attack on Japan’s Hokkaido mountain; hunters kill animal near trail
TOKYO, Aug 15 — A hiker attacked by a wild brown bear was found dead in northern Japan on Friday, officials said, a day after the bloody encounter that reportedly saw him dragged into a forest. The hiker in his
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Indonesia’s Prabowo hails 5pc growth, defends free school meals in first state address
JAKARTA, Aug 15 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised an expectation-defying economy, low unemployment rate and slew of ambitious social welfare initiatives as he delivered his first state address to parliament on Friday. The ex-special forces commander took office in
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On Independence Day, India’s Modi vows energy, defence self-reliance as US tariff threat looms
NEW DELHI, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defence systems, vowing to defend his country’s interests “like a wall”. Modi delivered his
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Germany tells Israel to scrap West Bank settlement plan
BERLIN, Aug 15 — Germany on Friday called on the Israeli government to stop settlement construction in the West Bank after Israel’s far-right finance minister said work would start on a plan for thousands of home that would divide the
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As EU tightens borders, migrants turn to perilous routes and smugglers
LONDON, Aug 15 — The number of people arriving illegally in Europe has fallen in 2025, but experts warn that irregular migration will persist as conflict and economic hardship intensify and migrants forge new pathways to avoid tougher security measures.
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Storm batters China after Taiwan takes typhoon hit
KAOHSIUNG, Aug 14 — Typhoon Podul weakened to a severe tropical storm when it roared ashore in south-eastern China early Thursday, state media said, after carving a path across Taiwan, shutting down businesses, grounding flights and knocking out power to
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Wildfires rage across Greece and southern Europe amid intense heatwave
PATRAS (Greece), Aug 14 — Greece battled a dozen major wildfires on Wednesday, including one threatening its third-largest city Patras, as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe. Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, the Balkans
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Citing potential ‘delays’ and need to expedite, Najib’s lawyer asks for ‘house arrest’ order challenge be heard by apex court instead
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — Counsels for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today asked for the Federal Court instead of a lower court to hear his legal challenge over an addendum issued by a former King permitting the serving
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Ex-first lady Kim arrested, joining former president behind bars in South Korea first
SEOUL, Aug 13 — South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said. The arrest occurred hours after the Seoul Central District Court reviewed the
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