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Torrential rains trigger floods, landslides in Japan's Kyushu

TOKYO, Japan: On August 8, relentless downpours lashed Japan's southern island of Kyushu, triggering floods and landslides that drove residents into emergency shelters as authorities issued the region's highest-level weather alerts.

In Aira city, Kagoshima prefecture, a mudslide struck a home, burying two people who were later rescued alive and taken to the hospital, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency repor

India bans 25 books in Kashmir over 'false narratives'

SRINAGAR, India: Indian authorities have prohibited 25 books in Kashmir, alleging that they promote "false narratives" and "secessionism" in a region where media restrictions have tightened sharply in recent years.

The ban, which carries potential prison terms for selling or possessing the works, targets writings by Booker Prize-winning novelist and activist Arundhati Roy, constitutional expert A.G. Noorani, and

Trump hits India with new 25% tariffs over Russian oil imports

WASHINGTON, D.C./NEW DELHI: U.S.-India trade tensions escalated sharply after President Donald Trump announced a new 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil. The move comes after five rounds of failed trade talks and marks the most serious strain in bilateral ties since Trump returned to office in January.

The tariff hike, announced via executive order, will take ef

Floods and rain stall rescue efforts in Indian state of Uttarakhand

UTTARKASHI, India: Heavy rain hampered rescue efforts in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on July 6, a day after sudden flooding and landslides killed four people and left dozens missing.

TV news channels showed floodwaters and mud surging down a mountain and crashing into the village, sweeping away houses and roads as people ran for their lives.

According to initial reports, around 20 to 25 hotels

Over 200 Imran Khan supporters arrested in Pakistan rallies

LAHORE, Pakistan: This week, police in Pakistan arrested more than 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they attempted to hold rallies across the country. The protests were organized to mark the second anniversary of Khan's arrest, according to a spokesperson from his political party and government officials.

Among those taken into custody was 73-year-old Reha

US may require $15,000 bond for some tourist, business visas

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has suggested a new rule that could make it more complex and more expensive for people to visit the United States for business or tourism. The plan would require some visa applicants to pay a refundable deposit, or "bond," of up to US$15,000 before they are allowed to enter the country.

This idea was officially announced on Monday an

US, China edge closer to deal, but oil from Russia, Iran a sore point

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. and Chinese negotiators may be edging toward a broad trade agreement that could ease tensions between the world's two largest economies. Still, one issue continues to divide them: Washington's demand that Beijing halt its purchases of oil from Iran and Russia.

After two days of high-level trade negotiations in Stockholm, China's Foreign Ministry issued a

China's private oil firms gain ground in Iraq as majors retreat

SINGAPORE/BAGHDAD: While global oil giants scale back operations in Iraq, a new group of players is quietly filling the gap. Independent Chinese oil companies are expanding rapidly in the country, drawn by new profit-sharing contracts and opportunities that larger firms have passed up.

Once overshadowed by China's massive state-run oil companies, smaller players like Geo-Jade Petroleum, United Energy Group, Zhon

Taiwan targets global youth to plug chip industry talent gap

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Faced with a shrinking population and soaring global demand for semiconductors, Taiwan is turning to international students to help fill a widening talent gap in its most critical industry.

At a summer camp in Taipei, 16-year-old Nicolas Chueh, dressed in a white lab coat and mask, listened closely as a guide explained how Taiwan's chips are made. The student,

Nifty, Sensex open flat, experts say volatility will remain till Trump-Putin meet on Aug 15

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 11 (ANI): The Indian stock market opened almost flat on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for the weekend.

The Nifty 50 index began the session at 24,371.50, posting a marginal gain of 8.20 points or 0.03 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 79,885.36,

Rizwan expects improved performances from part-timer bowlers following loss to WI in 2nd ODI

Tarouba [Trinidad and Tobago], August 11 (ANI): Pakistan's skipper Mohammed Rizwan backed his part-timer bowlers to deliver a much better outing against West Indies in the third and final decider ODI following the team's five-wicket loss at Tarouba. The West Indies proved too strong in the second ODI of the series in Trinidad, with Roston Chase and Justin Greaves combining for an unbeaten partnership of 77 to help the

Fresh flowers from inland China hit Central Asian market

LANZHOU, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- In just 48 hours, fresh roses in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province can be cut and placed in vases in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

This year, roses from the inland region have not only thrived in domestic markets, but have also made significant inroads into the Central Asian market, thanks to novel agricultural technologies, streamlined customs services an

Chinese investment fuels Thailand's ambition as global export gateway, says Thai official

As a key foreign investor, Chinese firms have brought higher-value, more complex, and novel technologies to Thailand, marking a significant strategic shift away from traditional manufacturing, said Chula Sukmanop, secretary-general of the EEC Office.

BANGKOK, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese investment is driving a wave of high-value projects in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), focusing on

AIFF announces reward for India U20 Women's Team

New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a reward of USD 25,000 for the U20 Women's National Team following their outstanding performance, which secured India's qualification for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in two decades, according to the AIFF website.

The last time India qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup was back in 2006.

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Here's why Jackie Chan feels new Hollywood films lack quality

Locarno [Switzerland], August 10 (ANI): Global film icon Jackie Chan recently received a Career Leopard award at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival.

During an interactive session at the festival, he shared his views on new Hollywood films. He believes the big Hollywood studios are stifling contemporary filmmaking with what he described as their obsession with money,' as per Deadline.

'I think t

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Torrential rains trigger floods, landslides in Japan's Kyushu

In Aira city, Kagoshima prefecture, a mudslide struck a home, burying two people who were later rescued alive and taken to the hospital, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency repor

Murdoch to launch California Post with New York-style tabloid edge

LOS ANGELES, California: Rupert Murdoch's media empire is taking its tabloid formula west, with a new newspaper set to debut in California that blends brash headlines, celebrity gossip, and populist commentary, hallmarks of the New York Post.

The new outlet, called the California Post, will be headquartered in Los Angeles and is scheduled to launch in early 2026, said Sean Giancola, CEO and publisher of the New

US, China edge closer to deal, but oil from Russia, Iran a sore point

After two days of high-level trade negotiations in Stockholm, China's Foreign Ministry issued a

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-THE WORLD GAMES 2025-LACROSSE-WOMEN-BRONZE MEDAL GAME-AUS VS JPN (CN)

(250811) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 11, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Georgia Latch (L) of Australia breaks through during the women's Bronze Medal Game between Australia and Japan of Lacrosse event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

Clouid9 remains perfect, first bracket set at LTA North Split 3

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A day after a pair of teams completed perfect runs through the first phase of the League of Legends Championship of The Americas North in Los Angeles, Cloud9 followed suit Sunday, beating Team Liquid to advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs.

It was not a complete loss for Liquid, however, as despite a 1-2 record the club got the fourth and final slot in the u

Rickelton hails "fiery" Maphaka after impressive four-fer against Australia despite SA's loss

Darwin [Australia], August 11 (ANI): Following his side's loss to Australia in the first T20I, South African batter Ryan Rickelton hailed young pacer Kwena Maphaka, who became the youngest Proteas player with a T20I four-fer, as a 'fiery character' and pointed out how exciting the 18-year-old's 'white-line fever' on the crease is exciting for South African cricket.

The teen pace sensation's spell was a major hig

'All guns blazing": Tim David highlights Australia's T20I approach after win over SA in 1st match

Darwin [Australia], August 11 (ANI): Following the 17-run win over South Africa in the first T20I, Australian batter Tim David said that the team goes out 'all guns blazing' while batting, and there are not many instructions from the coaching staff as they trust the players irrespective of the situation.

David's crunchy sixes and Josh Hazlewood's (3/27) timely strikes with the ball were the major highlights for A

East China fishing town innovatively harnesses seawater for beer and heating

JINAN, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- In Chengkou, a coastal town on the Bohai Gulf where prosperity was once tied to shrimp harvests, seawater desalinated into fresh water now powers a thriving web of businesses including brewing beer, producing salt, and even heating homes.

This town in Wudi County, east China's Shandong Province, stretches along 27 km of coastline and 33,333 hectares of tidal flats, yet receives so littl

Fresh flowers from inland China hit Central Asian market

LANZHOU, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- In just 48 hours, fresh roses in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province can be cut and placed in vases in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Explainer: Why is Alaska chosen as venue for Trump-Putin summit?

The scheduled Aug. 15 Trump-Putin meeting in the U.S. state of Alaska is expected to focus on a settlement to the Ukraine crisis while Zelensky has rejected the idea of making any peace deal without Ukraine's participation or with territorial concession.

MOSCOW, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday in the U.S. state of Alas

Reilly Opelka ends troubles against Alex de Minaur at Cincinnati Open

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Reilly Opelka smacked 14 aces and saved all seven break points while posting a 7-6 (6), 6-4 upset victory over No. 6 seed Alex de Minaur on Sunday to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open at Mason, Ohio.

Opelka defeated de Minaur for the first time in six all-time meetings. He had 35 winners and converted 75.6 percent of

Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations leaders' week in late September.

Unlike some other countries, the government has put no conditions on the recognition, relying on assurances received from the Palestinian Authority, the current Palestinian g

Get a rare glimpse into the sick minds behind the EUs warmongering

Two high-ranking gravediggers share their Reddit-level advice on resuscitating the bloc

In the world of Western mainstream media political commentary, not everything is fun. In fact, mostly, things are grimly serious, the sort of seriousness that comes with solid, never-questioned self-importance. But sometimes that professional pomposity reaches a tipping point when strenuous efforts to be very

Russia and US very far from detente Moscow

The Kremlin recently ditched self-imposed restrictions on intermediate-range missiles to cool NATO hotheads, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said

While Washington has recently moved toward fixing relations with Moscow, celebrations would be premature, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said. The diplomat added that Russia had earlier this month stopped abiding by a self

Nepal unveils new jersey for national men's cricket team ahead of departure for Top End T20 series

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 10 (ANI): Nepal on Sunday unveiled its new jersey for the national men's cricket team ahead of the departure for the Top End T20 series to be played in Australia.

Amid a special ceremony on late Sunday evening, the national cricket governing body, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), announced its new sponsor as well as unveiled the new jersey for the players.

CAN had struck a