Typhoon Jangmi churned toward Japan on Monday, bringing severe weather risks to major population centres while a relentless heat wave scorched much of Europe, creating twin pressure points for regi…
Ugandan authorities are moving to restrict imports of second-hand clothing, a policy that has repeatedly stalled but now shows fresh momentum. The move could reshape how East Africans dress, who su…
Bank of America chief Brian Moynihan told reporters on Tuesday that investor interest in India remains robust even as global markets swing wildly on trade uncertainty and shifting monetary policy. …
Typhoon Jangmi swept northward along Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday, tearing through populated areas and pushing the Koza River beyond its limits. Emergency crews responded to widespread floodi…
Tropical storm Jangmi barrelled into Japan this week, knocking out electricity to at least 60,000 households across the country's southern regions. The storm made landfall with sustained winds exce…
A Border Collie named Chutou became the centre of a legal storm in Henan province after the celebrity dog was stolen, sold for just US$25, and slaughtered. The case has exposed gaping holes in Chin…
Three of Japan's largest lenders and two major insurers have reduced their strategic equity holdings by a combined ¥1.3 trillion ($8.7 billion) in the first half of 2024, according to filings with …
Chinese customs authorities have issued an urgent advisory warning travellers that replica swords branded as the "Excalibur of the East" risk confiscation at airports worldwide. The warning comes a…
The United Nations has issued its starkest warning yet about El Niño's return, urging governments and businesses to prepare for extreme weather events that could ripple through global commodity mar…
Survivors rescued from a flooded cave system in northern Laos are now assisting authorities in the search for two men who remain missing nearly a week after the incident, officials confirmed Tuesda…
India's Ministry of External Affairs delivered a sharp rebuke on Thursday, telling Nepal that territorial disputes must be resolved bilaterally and without external interference. The statement came…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially announced adjustments to its flight schedule between Singapore and Japan following the impact of Typhoon Jangmi. The typhoon, which made landfall on October …
