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B'desh wants cordial ties with India, but doesn't want interference: JeI

The Jamaat-e-Islami suggested that it would have been better if former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, after resigning due to unrest, had not fled to India

Japan prepares for Typhoon Shanshan affecting transportation, services

Dozens of domestic flights connecting southwestern cities and islands will be canceled through Friday

Seven & I seeking govt protection tests Japan's appetite for reform

The Japanese operator of 7-Eleven stores is seeking designation as a core company under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act

Obesity-linked cancer rates surge in China; young adults most affected

From 2007 to 2021, obesity-related cancer rates in China rose by 3.6% annually, with a striking 15.3% increase for those aged 25 to 29, while rates for non-obesity-linked cancers stayed stable

Russia slams UN nuclear watchdog after trip to plant close to fighting

Russian state news agency RIA quoted Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying in a radio interview that Moscow wanted the IAEA to speak out more clearly on issues of nuclear security

S Korea to ask Telegram, social media cos to help tackle digital sex crimes

For companies that don't have offices in South Korea, it wants to set up a face-to-face channel for regular consultation

Orban's charge of EU presidency raises questions about Hungary's stance

Taking tough action is extremely difficult since a slew of EU decisions need unanimity, giving lone disgruntled holdouts massive sway in the bloc

Harris' election would defy history. Only 1 VP been elected prez since 1836

When Gore ran in 2000, his advantages were similar to those enjoyed by George H.W. Bush

Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts artillery production in Russia-Ukraine fight

The Scranton plant, along with two other ammunition plants in nearby Wilkes-Barre, recently increased production from 24,000 rounds per month to 36,000 rounds per month

Having a family expensive. Here's what Harris, Trump say about easing costs

On this topic, the two tickets have one main commonality: Both of the presidential candidates and their running mates have, at one point or another, backed an expanded child tax credit

Ukraine's drones set oil depot in Russia's Rostov ablaze, says Guv Golubev

Videos posted on Russian social media showed what looked like large tanks ablaze at night. Reuters was able to identify the location of one of the videos as in Rostov's Kamensky district

As Haiti's army eyes recruits to fight gangs, youths jump at job offer

It's the moment I have been waiting for, said Clerge, who stays with a friend who also provides him with food. I want to serve as a citizen of this country and also to move up and upgrade my life

Ukraine wants less US caution on weapons amid escalating fight with Russia

But many other American and European supporters of Ukraine say the White House should see that Putin's threats of attacking the West, including with nuclear weapons, are bluster

China holds 2nd day of talks on Taiwan, fentanyl with Biden aide Sullivan

Sullivan, China's top diplomat Wang Yi and others are meeting for talks from Tuesday to Thursday as the two countries are at odds over the Middle East and Ukraine

Samsung SDI finalises deal to build $3.5 bn joint EV battery factory in US

The plan was first announced in April 2023 when GM and Samsung SDI said the joint venture would cost more than $3 billion, with planned production capacity of 30 GWh and operations to begin in 2026

Musk's SpaceX again delays launch of first-ever private spacewalk mission

After Tuesday's initial launch was scrubbed because of a helium leak, SpaceX said it was standing down from lift-off opportunities on Wednesday and Thursday because of unfavourable weather forecast

Apple cuts 100 jobs in digital services group as priorities shift

The layoffs included some engineering roles, and the biggest cuts were made to the team responsible for the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore

Will win war against terror by fighting together, says top Israeli official

Referring to the terror attack by Hamas on Israel in October 2023, Blitshtein said the country is in difficult times but shall overcome it

What is Atlantic Nina? How La Nina's cousin could affect hurricane season

This cooling comes from two climate phenomena with similar names: La Nina, which forms in the tropical Pacific, and the less well-known Atlantic Nina

Israel, Hezbollah step back, but for how long? All eyes on Iran's next move

The Israelis claim to have thwarted what could have been a large-scale Hezbollah assault