International

Cyberattacks Create New Business Opportunities in Japan as Companies Turn to AI-Powered Defense

Hitachi, NEC, SoftBank and Fujitsu are expanding AI-based cybersecurity services as businesses and municipalities face growing pressure to identify and fix system vulnerabilities Tokyo : A surge in cyberattacks targeting companies in Japan is creating new business opportunities for technology and cybersecurity

September 6, 2026

Hyderabad·India·International

BRICS Pay May Reduce Dollar Dependence, Boost Local-Currency Trade; What Is India’s Stand?

India backs local-currency payments and faster cross-border transactions, but is not in favour of a common BRICS currency; proposed BRICS Pay could connect domestic payment systems Hyderabad: The upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, scheduled for December 12–13, 2026, is expected

September 6, 2026

Industry·International·Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)·LONDON

JLR Job Cuts: Tata-Owned Jaguar Land Rover May Cut 4,000 Jobs Amid Rising Costs and Falling Sales

Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly preparing a major redundancy programme as the luxury automaker battles rising costs, weaker sales, US tariffs, Chinese competition and the impact of last year’s cyberattack London : Tata Motors-owned luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reportedly

September 5, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Plans Major Cabinet Reshuffle: What’s at Stake for Her Government and 2027 Leadership Race?

Cabinet shake-up could reshape party dynamics, coalition politics and economic policy as Takaichi looks to strengthen her position ahead of the next LDP presidential election Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is approaching a crucial political moment as she prepares for a

September 4, 2026

Cricket·India·International·Sports

Smriti Mandhana’s Record 124 Powers India to 137-Run Rout of Hong Kong, Women’s Asia Cup Semi-Final Spot Confirmed

Mandhana smashed 14 fours and seven sixes for a record-breaking 124 as India bowled Hong Kong out for just 56 to seal a massive victory in Dubai Dubai: Smriti Mandhana produced a sensational batting masterclass as India registered a 137-run victory over

September 4, 2026

International

Singapore Diplomat, Myanmar Activist and Bangladeshi Teacher Win Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2026

Three individuals recognised for outstanding public service, human rights advocacy and humanitarian work across Asia MANILA : A Singaporean lawyer and diplomat, a Myanmar human rights activist and a former Bangladeshi teacher who has dedicated her work to helping the country’s poorest

September 1, 2026

International

PM Modi Meets Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Sidelines of SCO Summit; Energy, Trade and Strategic Ties in Focus

The two leaders discussed key bilateral issues, including energy cooperation, while reviewing the broader India-Russia strategic partnership BISHKEK : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Monday on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

August 31, 2026

International

Warsh Puts Inflation at the Centre of Fed Policy at Jackson Hole Conference

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stresses that controlling inflation remains the central bank’s top priority, lifting expectations of a possible near-term rate hike Jackson Hole, Wyoming: US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has placed inflation firmly at the centre of monetary policy, using

August 30, 2026

International

Netanyahu Condemns West Bank Settler Violence After Weeks of Unrest in Qusra

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns violent acts by a “handful of rioters” as clashes continue in the occupied West Bank; US Ambassador Mike Huckabee uses unusually strong language against settlers Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned violent acts allegedly

August 30, 2026

International·Japan

Piyush Goyal Urges Japanese Investors to Invest in India, Says ‘You Won’t Disappear Here’; Takes a Dig at China Through Jack Ma

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is on a visit to Japan with an Indian delegation, highlighting India’s investment potential and opportunities across emerging sectors. Tokyo: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Japanese investors and financial institutions to increase their investments

August 25, 2026

International·United State America·Washington

US Proposes Raising H-1B Visa Fee to $103,265 Under New Plan

Trump administration proposes an additional $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions; DHS estimates annual revenue of nearly $8.8 billion Washington : The Trump administration has proposed another major increase in fees for new H-1B visas, with the US Department of Homeland Security

August 25, 2026

International

Guinea Landfill Collapse: 30 Killed, Several Injured After Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide in Conakry

Heavy rainfall triggers landslide at Conakry’s largest landfill; nearby homes and shelters buried under tonnes of waste Conakry : At least 30 people were killed and several others injured after a massive pile of waste collapsed at a major landfill in Guinea’s

August 24, 2026

Delhi·India·International

Japan-India Take Major Step Towards Stronger Security Partnership; Maritime Cooperation Gets Big Boost

New Delhi : India and Japan have taken a significant step towards strengthening their defence and maritime security partnership, with the two countries agreeing to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, enhance naval coordination and facilitate the transfer of advanced defence equipment.

August 20, 2026

International·Washington

Trump Cites CEC Gyanesh Kumar While Discussing Voter ID, Praises India’s Election System

US President Donald Trump has renewed his push for stricter voter identification requirements, citing India’s election system and comments by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his demand for Congress to pass the Safeguard American

August 18, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan PM Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on WWII Surrender Anniversary

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided a visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, apparently seeking to avoid further diplomatic friction with China and South Korea. TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister

August 15, 2026

International·TEHRAN

Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Full Control’ Over Strait of Hormuz, Says Claims Cannot Change Reality

Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway will remain closed until Tehran’s conditions are met. TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that

August 13, 2026

International·Japan·Okinawa

45 Metres Under the Pacific, Diver Races to Preserve a Fleeting Piece of WWII History

Okinawa, Japan: Forty-five metres beneath the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo-based technical wreck diver Kingo Wakasa carefully moves alongside the rusting remains of the USS Emmons, an American destroyer that became a war grave during the final months of World War II. The wreck,

August 13, 2026

India·International

IIT Mandi Distinguished Professor Gautam R. Desiraju Honoured with 14th Ewald Prize

Mandi : Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Gautam R. Desiraju, has been honoured with the prestigious 14th Ewald Prize by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) for his pioneering contributions to the field of crystal

August 12, 2026

Ai·International·San Francisco

Anthropic to Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files From Claude Under EU Transparency Rules

Anthropic says new Claude models will include AI-content markers, while files will use the C2PA standard to improve transparency and traceability. San Francisco: Anthropic is introducing new measures to identify content generated or edited by its Claude AI models, as the European

August 12, 2026

India·International

Houthi Missile Attack on Commercial Ship in Red Sea Leaves Six Dead

Three ballistic missiles reportedly hit the cargo vessel Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait; second strike allegedly targeted rescue efforts Aden: At least six people were killed after a commercial cargo vessel carrying food supplies came under a reported missile attack in

August 12, 2026

International·PEREIRA

Colombia Earthquake Devastation: Death Toll Rises to 132, More Than 570 Injured

More than 60 buildings reportedly collapsed, while 18 health centers and 52 schools were also damaged. PEREIRA : At least 132 people have been killed and more than 570 injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, triggering widespread destruction

August 11, 2026

International·Japan·Kumamoto

Over 6,000 People Still in Evacuation Centers Two Weeks After Kumamoto Earthquake

KUMAMOTO : More than 6,000 people remain in evacuation centers nearly two weeks after a powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, as authorities continue relief and recovery operations amid concerns over extreme heat. According to the prefectural government’s disaster response headquarters, 39

August 11, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan to Extend Reconstruction Aid Law to Entire Kumamoto Prefecture After Major Earthquake

TOKYO : The Japanese government has decided to apply the post-disaster livelihood reconstruction aid law across Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern region late last month. Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged in

August 11, 2026

International

Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Is Not Directed Against Iran or Any Other Country

ANKARA: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that a new defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not directed against Iran or any other specific country, describing the pact as an important step toward strengthening regional stability and deterrence.

August 9, 2026

International

Iran Lists Six Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Including End to Sanctions and US Troop Withdrawal

TEHRAN: Iran has laid out a sweeping list of conditions for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes in ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Iran, the United States and Oman over access to the crucial international shipping route. The latest

August 9, 2026

International

UAE Blames Iran After ADNOC Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has blamed Iran after a vessel owned by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil and gas company ADNOC was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to Emirati authorities. The UAE Foreign Ministry said Iran fired a

August 8, 2026

BRICS Summit: Vladimir Putin to Visit India on September 11, Hold Bilateral Talks with PM Modi

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Cyberattacks Create New Business Opportunities in Japan as Companies Turn to AI-Powered Defense

BRICS Pay May Reduce Dollar Dependence, Boost Local-Currency Trade; What Is India’s Stand?

JLR Job Cuts: Tata-Owned Jaguar Land Rover May Cut 4,000 Jobs Amid Rising Costs and Falling Sales

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Plans Major Cabinet Reshuffle: What’s at Stake for Her Government and 2027 Leadership Race?

Smriti Mandhana’s Record 124 Powers India to 137-Run Rout of Hong Kong, Women’s Asia Cup Semi-Final Spot Confirmed

Singapore Diplomat, Myanmar Activist and Bangladeshi Teacher Win Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2026

PM Modi Meets Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Sidelines of SCO Summit; Energy, Trade and Strategic Ties in Focus

Warsh Puts Inflation at the Centre of Fed Policy at Jackson Hole Conference

Netanyahu Condemns West Bank Settler Violence After Weeks of Unrest in Qusra

Piyush Goyal Urges Japanese Investors to Invest in India, Says ‘You Won’t Disappear Here’; Takes a Dig at China Through Jack Ma

US Proposes Raising H-1B Visa Fee to $103,265 Under New Plan

Guinea Landfill Collapse: 30 Killed, Several Injured After Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide in Conakry

Japan-India Take Major Step Towards Stronger Security Partnership; Maritime Cooperation Gets Big Boost

Trump Cites CEC Gyanesh Kumar While Discussing Voter ID, Praises India’s Election System

Japan PM Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on WWII Surrender Anniversary

Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Full Control’ Over Strait of Hormuz, Says Claims Cannot Change Reality

45 Metres Under the Pacific, Diver Races to Preserve a Fleeting Piece of WWII History

IIT Mandi Distinguished Professor Gautam R. Desiraju Honoured with 14th Ewald Prize

Anthropic to Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files From Claude Under EU Transparency Rules

Houthi Missile Attack on Commercial Ship in Red Sea Leaves Six Dead

Colombia Earthquake Devastation: Death Toll Rises to 132, More Than 570 Injured

Over 6,000 People Still in Evacuation Centers Two Weeks After Kumamoto Earthquake

Japan to Extend Reconstruction Aid Law to Entire Kumamoto Prefecture After Major Earthquake

Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Is Not Directed Against Iran or Any Other Country

Iran Lists Six Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Including End to Sanctions and US Troop Withdrawal

UAE Blames Iran After ADNOC Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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