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Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, tsunami alerts issued

Authorities issued advisories for a one-metre high tsunami for the Pacific coast of the western islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, public broadcaster NHK said.

Sensex plunges 2300 points. Why a US jobs report caused Indian stock markets to crash

Factors influencing the bearish trend in Indian markets include appreciation of Japanese Yen against US dollar, fears of a possible recession in US and rising geopolitical tensions.

Investors’ wealth eroded by Rs 9.51 lakh crore following crash in equity markets

'An interest rate hike in Japan, was the initial catalyst, this was compounded by fears of a recession in the USA after extremely poor jobs data,' said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd.

Cooling Japan—how innovative materials are tackling heatwaves

With an annual average of 1,253 heatstroke-related deaths from 2020 to 2022, Japan is using public-private cooperation to develop parasols, greenhouse nets, and protective sheets.

NATO has a new chief, failed ‘coup’ in Bolivia & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Quad summit in India this year, grouping not aimed at any single country, says MEA official

Diplomatic representatives from all 4 Quad members — India, Japan, US & Australia — came together for a launch of a report by the Observer Research Foundation and East-West Center.

Japan introduces government-dating app after birth rate hits record low at 1.20

The application employs an AI matchmaking system and aims to facilitate connections among individuals seeking marriage. Currently, it is undergoing preliminary testing.

Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan

China said patrol was a 'routine action' to safeguard sovereignty, security and maritime rights, and a 'necessary step' for peace and stability as well as to counter Japan's recent 'negative moves'.

Japan’s Ishikawa struck by earthquake of magnitude 5.9

The earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture with Wajima and Suzu cities experiencing tremors. No tsunami warning was issued.

South Korea, Japan, China to enhance cooperation on climate, sustainable development & education

Trilateral summit, held 27 May in Seoul, also saw the three countries take out a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to UN Charter & international law.

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From Bronze Age migrations to British Raj—how ideas stopped flowing between India and Iran

As early states developed in the Iranian plateau and northern India, ideas continued to circulate between the steppe and the settlements of the Iranian plateau and the Punjab plains.

Geoeconomic confrontation top trigger for global crisis, cyber insecurity biggest risk for India—WEF

WEF report flags growing erosion of multilateralism, long considered stabilising force. 'Declining trust, heightened protectionism are threatening trade, investment.'

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.