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US-Japan moves to bolster the Yen set a precedent for currency interventions
The U.S. Treasury is mainly concerned about a weak yen boosting Treasury yields, and it has shown little regard for the European Central Bank.
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A man and an infant are killed and nearly 100 wounded by celebratory gunfire as Pakistanis mark independence from Britain
A man and an infant were killed and nearly 100 people injured in Pakistan during Independence Day celebrations when people fired guns into the air. The incidents underline the danger of celebratory gunfire, where bullets fired upwards can fall with enough force to kill or seriously injure bystanders. The violence occurred as Pakistanis marked independence…
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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe’s fifth heatwave this summer
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102-year-old Navy veteran still craves hot wings after 102 combat missions in Korea: ‘I might make it to 115’
Glenn Ward, a 102-year-old US Navy veteran from Arlington, Virginia, continues to celebrate his birthday with hot wings at Hooters, a tradition he says has lasted at least 15 years. His story highlights both his remarkable longevity and the personal routines that have remained important to him after a life that included military service in…
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Born 85 Years Ago Today in Indiana, the “Rolls-Royce of Country Singers” Who Made History With Her Very First Single
Country singer Connie Smith is being recognised on her 85th birthday for a landmark debut that helped establish her as one of the genre’s leading vocalists. Her first single, “Once a Day”, reached number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in 1964, making her the first woman to top the chart with a debut…
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Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
Apple has reportedly developed a bespoke AI model for China with Alibaba’s support, marking an unusual partnership between US and Chinese technology companies amid wider political tensions. The move could help Apple launch Apple Intelligence in China while retaining greater control over its AI features in a crucial and highly competitive smartphone market. Reuters, citing…
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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House has accused more than 40 countries of helping China circumvent US tariffs by allowing Chinese goods to be routed through places with lower American import duties. The allegation is likely to intensify trade tensions ahead of a planned September meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, while raising concerns…
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Taiwan’s simulated internet blackout, explained – video
Taiwan has carried out a civil-defence drill in Taipei that included sharply reducing internet speeds, simulating a coordinated attack alongside air raid sirens and mobile alerts. The exercise reflects concern about the threat from China and the possibility that communications infrastructure could be disrupted during a crisis. During the drill, streets emptied as people moved…
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Fukada Koji, Jakrawal Nilthamrong, Boo Junfeng Films Win Busan Co-Production Fund
Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Cinema Fund has awarded its 2026 Co-Production Support Fund to three international film projects directed by Fukada Koji, Jakrawal Nilthamrong and Boo Junfeng. The grants are intended to help complete cross-border productions involving Korea, reflecting growing institutional support for international collaboration in Asian cinema. The projects are “Grateful”, a Korea-Japan…
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Rani Mukerji Receives La Trobe Honorary Doctorate, Wins IFFM Special Citation
Indian actor Rani Mukerji has received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Australia’s La Trobe University and a special citation for acting excellence from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The awards recognise her three-decade film career and her advocacy beyond acting, highlighting the continuing cultural links between Indian cinema and Australian audiences. La Trobe…