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Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record, surges to all-time high

The index closed Thursday at 39,098.68, up 2.2 per cent. It had been hovering for weeks near 34-year highs. Its previous record was 38,915.87, set on December 29, 1989

Russia threatened to shoot down aircraft patrolling Black Sea, says France

The minister, Sbastien Lecornu, didn't give specific details about the French flights or aircraft involved in the threatened shootdown

US Congress praises Taiwan in visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny

Gallagher thanked Tsai, who is nearing the end of her second and last term in office, for her leadership in Taiwan and for distinguishing herself as a leader within the free world

Iran begins first election campaign since 2022 protests over Amini's death

State television said 15,200 candidates will compete for a four-year term in the 290-seat chamber that hardliners have controlled for two decades

Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich after threee straight losses this season

Tuchel said in the statement that I will of course continue to do everything I can with my coaching staff to achieve maximum success until he leaves the club. Bayern's next game is at home to Leipzig

Messi gets an assist, Inter Miami win MLS season opener vs Real Salt Lake

Taylor's goal in the 39th minute set the tone, Diego Gmez added an insurance score in the 83rd minute and Inter Miami started Messi's first full season with a 2-0 win

Brazil min calls for reform of United Nations as it starts G20 presidency

Multilateral institutions are not adequately equipped to deal with current challenges, as demonstrated by the unacceptable paralysis of the Security Council in relation to conflicts, Vieira said

Too many saddled with school debt, says Biden as he cancels federal loans

Biden, who is in the midst of a three-day campaign swing through California, made the announcement as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster path to forgiveness

White House weighs using provisions of immigration law used by Trump

White House spokesperson Angelo Fernndez Hernndez stressed that no executive action, no matter how aggressive, can deliver the significant policy reforms

Biden calls Putin 'crazy SOB', hits at Trump during 2024 polls fundraiser

Biden was talking about climate change when he said, We have a crazy SOB like Putin and others

Humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, says UN envoy

As the future of military aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance, Brown is lobbying the international community and private sector to remember that humanitarian needs are also high

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner programme, appoints new vice president

The company said Wednesday that Ed Clark had been with Boeing for 18 years

German economy in 'troubled waters', govt cuts its growth forecast

The growth forecast was lowered to 0.2% from the previous forecast from last fall of 1.3%. That would follow a shrinking of the economy by 0.3% for all of last year

UN shouldn't urge Israel to withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands: US

Visek spoke on the third day of hearings at the court into a request by the General Assembly for a non-binding advisory opinion on the legality of Israel's policies in the occupied territories

Marsh helps Australia snatch last-ball win over New Zealand in 1st T20

New Zealand made 215 for three batting first in an innings which included 13 sixes and 10 fours. Captain Mitch Marsh piloted Australia's innings with an unbeaten 72 from 44 balls

Israeli strike has hit Damascus residential area, casualties caused: Syria

Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets inside government-controlled parts of war-torn Syria in recent years

Iran accuses Israel of attack that saw explosions strike gas pipeline

The comments by Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji come as Israel has been blamed for a series of attacks targeting Tehran's nuclear programme

How Kremlin weaponised Russian history and used it to justify Ukraine war

Putin even gave him a folder containing what he said were copies of historical documents proving his points: that Ukrainians and Russians historically have always been one people

Jota out for months, confirms Klopp; Liverpool's injury crisis deepens

The Portugal international hurt his right knee in the first half of Liverpool's 4-1 win at Brentford in the English Premier League on Saturday

EPL: Haaland comes to Man City's rescue in 1-0 win over Brentford

It looked like City would be dropping points in a tight title race for the second time in four days after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea only for Haaland to finally get some space behind Brentford's defense