Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
2023-07-26 15:47
Temasek, Morgan Stanley Join $300 Million Australian Fund
Main Sequence, the venture capital firm founded by Australia’s national science agency, raised A$450 million ($305 million) from
2023-07-26 15:45
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $910 million after no grand prize winners Tuesday
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to a whopping $910 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in Tuesday night's drawing, according to a news release on the Mega Millions website.
2023-07-26 14:45
South Africa Electricity Minister Slams Climate Finance Pact
South Africa’s electricity minister attacked the country’s groundbreaking $8.5 billion climate finance pact with some of the world’s
2023-07-26 14:29
Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40
Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.
2023-07-26 14:00
Parents of aid worker Chris Parry to visit Ukraine
Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
2023-07-26 13:50
North Korea: China, Russia in first post-pandemic visits
North Korea has maintained a strict border closure for years in a bid to keep out the pandemic.
2023-07-26 13:48
Explainer-China's politburo meeting leaves many economic headaches unaddressed
HONG KONG China's leadership pledged at a key Communist Party meeting this week to support the economy through
2023-07-26 13:45
New Zealand, Australia to Explore Options for Seamless Travel
New Zealand and Australia are to explore moves toward more “seamless travel” between the two nations to enhance
2023-07-26 13:17
Heirloom corn in a rainbow of colors makes a comeback in Mexico, where white corn has long been king
Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market
2023-07-26 12:52
Paris to bring back swimming in River Seine after 100 years
Paris plans to make the Seine the centerpiece of the 2024 Olympic Games, with long-term efforts to clean up the river allowing swimming events to take place in its waters.
2023-07-26 12:50
Singapore corruption scandals a 'setback' says deputy PM
Lawrence Wong admits corruption probes and resignations are a "setback" for the government.
2023-07-26 12:29