Japan has taken a bold and unprecedented step to secure its future supply of critical minerals. A Japanese deep-sea mining vessel has set sail on a month-long mission to explore rare earth–rich seabed mud near Minamitori Island, a remote coral atoll located nearly 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. The move signals Tokyo’s growing determination to […]
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Yemen has entered a tense new phase after the head of the country’s presidential council declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The move follows major territorial advances by separatist forces reportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates, escalating uncertainty in an already fragile nation. In a formal statement, the council leader confirmed that […]
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Japan is preparing for a defining moment in its energy journey, as the Niigata region is expected to endorse the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, on Monday. If approved, the move would mark a major shift in Japan’s gradual return to nuclear energy, more than a decade after the devastating Fukushima […]
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China has taken a bold step in reshaping how young people connect with winter, sport, and their local environment. In the vast, snow-covered region of Xinjiang, more than 70,000 students have been granted the area’s first-ever official snow holiday — a nine-day break designed not for rest alone, but for movement, exploration, and cultural connection. […]
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Polling began early Tuesday morning in the Budgam Assembly constituency of Jammu & Kashmir, marking a pivotal by-election that could reshape the region’s political narrative. With tight security arrangements in place, officials confirmed that voting commenced at 7 a.m. across 173 polling stations and will continue until 6 p.m. According to the Election Department, over […]
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has urged the Delhi High Court to conduct in-camera proceedings in its plea seeking the death penalty for Yasin Malik, the Kashmiri separatist leader and chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Malik is currently serving a life sentence in a terror-funding case. Appearing via video conference […]
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In a shocking incident that disrupted what should have been a peaceful moment of prayer, an explosion tore through a mosque located within a school complex in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, during Friday prayers. The blast left at least 54 people injured, many suffering from burns and other serious wounds, according to North Jakarta Police […]
Continue ReadingIn a historic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and execute a large-scale hostage-prisoner swap. The Trump-brokered deal, long in the making, offers a rare moment of hope after nearly two years of bloodshed, fear, and humanitarian crisis. The deal—set to be officially signed in Egypt—includes the […]
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In a dramatic escalation of his controversial immigration crackdown, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly called for the jailing of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration operations. The statement came just one day after 200 armed troops from Texas arrived in Illinois, […]
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In an act of support for a deeply emotional cause, Rapid KL has announced extended train services tonight to ensure smooth transportation for the expected crowd heading to the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. The Bukit Jalil LRT station, which is directly connected to the venue, will remain open until […]
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