Ueda Holds Stimulus as BOJ Continues to Sidestep Tightening Wave
The Bank of Japan continued to defy global central bank trends by sticking with stimulus as it waits
2023-06-16 12:45
Cyclone Biparjoy: At least two people dead after storm hits India
Dozens more have been injured after the large storm made landfall along the India-Pakistan coastline.
2023-06-16 12:45
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, focus shifts to Ueda's inflation views
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-easy monetary policy on Friday despite stronger-than-expected
2023-06-16 11:23
Deadly tornado rips through Perryton, Texas, amid US storm
The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.
2023-06-16 10:58
DOJ expected to announce findings of review of Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd murder
Top Justice Department officials on Friday are expected to announce the findings of a two-year long investigation of the policing practices of the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter said.
2023-06-16 09:55
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles, Warns US on Drills
North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which
2023-06-16 07:58
Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 15 dead
The crash between a truck and a bus carrying elderly people sparks massive emergency response.
2023-06-16 07:19
Iceland Ireland told to recall UK products 'of animal origin'
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has directed the withdrawal of frozen foods of an animal nature.
2023-06-16 05:19
Demolition work on the collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia is expected to finish today. Next comes the monthslong effort to rebuild
Crews in Philadelphia are on track to complete demolition work Thursday on the section of Interstate 95 that crumbled last weekend after a tanker truck hauling gasoline crashed and burst into flames, Pennsylvania's governor said, but it could take months before the overpass is reconstructed. Once demolition is complete, Gov. Josh Shapiro said teams will work around the clock to rebuild the overpass, though he did not say when construction would be complete.
2023-06-16 01:51
Japan emperor says engagement with global south is key ahead of Indonesia trip
By Sakura Murakami TOKYO Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday said working with developing countries will be key to
2023-06-15 20:17
Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
2023-06-15 19:59