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China Family Buries Mercedes-Benz as Funeral Offering, Draws Government Rebuke
A black Mercedes-Benz S450L was buried as a funerary offering at a funeral in Liaoyang, Liaoning province on April 9, going viral online and sparking public outrage. The deceased, a septuagenarian, was reportedly an avid...
Oil Prices Tumble Nearly 15% After Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
Oil prices fell sharply by almost 15% after Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely open, easing fears of a major supply disruption. The announcement reduced geopolitical risk premiums that had been buil...
Japan Moves to Ban Chinese IT Equipment From Local Governments
Japan is advancing plans to prohibit Chinese IT equipment from being used in local government systems amid growing cybersecurity concerns. The move reflects a broader push by Tokyo to reduce reliance on technology from p...
NTT Data to Build Massive AI Data Center Near Tokyo
Japanese IT services giant NTT Data announced plans to construct a large-scale artificial intelligence data center in the greater Tokyo area. The project reflects surging demand for AI computing infrastructure across Jap...
Japan's Debt Interest Payments Forecast to Triple by Fiscal 2035 Amid Rate Rise
Japan's government interest payments are projected to triple by fiscal 2035 as the Bank of Japan gradually raises interest rates. The forecast raises concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability for the world's most in...
US Activist Fund Pushes Japan's Sanyo Shokai to Pay Special Dividend
An American activist investment fund is pressuring Japanese apparel firm Sanyo Shokai to distribute a special dividend to shareholders. The move is part of a wider trend of foreign activist investors targeting undervalue...
Japan, Russia, South Korea and Others Agree to Pacific Saury Fishing Cuts
Several Asia-Pacific nations including Japan, Russia, and South Korea have reached an agreement to reduce catches of Pacific saury amid declining fish stocks. The deal aims to ensure the sustainable management of the spe...
Japan Power Firms Tap Household Batteries to Help Lower Electricity Bills
Japanese electricity providers are increasingly integrating home battery storage systems into the grid to manage demand and reduce costs for consumers. The initiative leverages Japan's growing residential battery market ...
Global Memory Chip Shortage Expected to Last Until 2027 as AI Demand Dominates
A shortage of memory chips is projected to persist until at least 2027 as semiconductor manufacturers prioritize high-bandwidth memory for AI applications over conventional products. The imbalance is driving up prices an...
Sony-Honda EV Joint Venture to Continue Despite Cancellation of Planned Electric Car
The Sony-Honda Mobility joint venture will press ahead with operations even after scrapping its planned electric vehicle model. The partnership is reportedly reassessing its product strategy amid challenging conditions i...
Nissan Cuts Rare Earth Use in Leaf EV Motor by 90%
Nissan announced it has reduced the amount of rare earth materials used in the electric motor of its Leaf EV by 90%, a significant engineering breakthrough. The development could lower production costs and reduce depende...
How a film star shaped the poll outcome in Tamil Nadu
An analysis examines the role a prominent film star played in influencing electoral results in Tamil Nadu. The piece highlights the enduring intersection of cinema celebrity and political outcomes in the state....
Two US Soldiers Hurt in Brown Bear Attack During Alaska Training Exercise
Two US Army soldiers were injured after encountering a brown bear in Arctic Valley, part of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's training area near Anchorage, Alaska. The incident occurred on Thursday during a land navigati...
Iran War Drives Asia's Solar Energy Boom as Cheap Oil Era Ends
The ongoing Iran war has accelerated solar energy adoption across Asia in ways that years of climate summits failed to achieve, with Thailand serving as a notable example. Solar panel installation companies report being ...
White House and Anthropic CEO Hold Talks Amid AI Cybersecurity Fears
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with White House staff on Friday to discuss potential collaboration, the first such meeting since a dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic over appropriate use of the company's AI model...
Saudi Arabia sacks coach Renard ahead of 2026 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has dismissed head coach Hervé Renard ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, previously managed Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2023 before ...
BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager over dugout phone use with Sooryavanshi
The BCCI has fined Rajasthan Royals team manager Bhinder ₹1 lakh and issued a warning for breaching PMOA protocol. Bhinder was found using a smartphone in the dugout alongside teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dur...
India's Treesa Jolly Ankle Injury Forces Women's Doubles Withdrawal from Uber Cup Finals
India's women's doubles pair has withdrawn from the Uber Cup Finals due to an ankle injury sustained by Treesa Jolly. Meanwhile, men's doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, key to India's 2022 Thomas C...
South Korea Unveils Ambitious Plan to Host Formula One Race by 2028
South Korea has announced plans to return Formula One to the country, with Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok targeting the first race in 2028. No further details on the circuit or commercial arrangements were immediately discl...
Real Madrid's Season in Crisis as Arbeloa's Position Comes Under Pressure
Real Madrid's season has collapsed following a Euro exit, with coach Arbeloa's future increasingly uncertain under president Florentino Perez, who has historically demanded accountability for failure. The club faces sign...