Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has led the company since 2011, will step down from the top role and transition to executive chairman. Hardware chief John Ternus has been named as his successor, marking a significant leadership ...
The Rabia-Yarubiyah border crossing between Iraq and Syria has reopened for the first time since it was shut following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The reopening signals improving conditions along the bo...
Nissan has moved closer to equipping its electric vehicles with solid-state batteries, marking a significant step in next-generation EV technology. Solid-state batteries are expected to offer improved range, safety, and ...
Mitsubishi has commissioned a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam, relying on a fuel supply chain sourced entirely within Asia. The project highlights continued investment in coal energy infrastructure across Southeast Asi...
Japanese electronics retailer Nojima has announced plans to purchase Hitachi's home appliance division for more than $630 million. The deal would significantly expand Nojima's footprint in the consumer electronics and ap...
Japan has announced plans to invest approximately $6 billion in recycling plastics and securing critical minerals. The initiative underscores Japan's commitment to resource efficiency and reducing dependence on raw mater...
Several Japanese wholesalers are joining forces to streamline last-mile delivery to retail stores in response to rising logistics costs. The partnership aims to improve efficiency and reduce operational expenses amid a c...
Japan's top gummy candy maker is planning to expand sales into the United States and China. The move represents a push by Japanese confectionery brands to capture share in major overseas consumer markets....
China is reportedly pursuing a new approach to Taiwan policy focused on shaping electoral outcomes rather than direct confrontation. The strategy reflects Beijing's long-term effort to influence Taiwan's political landsc...
A Japanese financial institution has joined forces with players from Vietnam and South Korea to develop onshore fish farming operations. The collaboration signals growing cross-border investment interest in sustainable a...
A story about a nine-year-old boy nicknamed Zichen in rural Henan province, who smuggles meat from his school canteen to feed his 73-year-old grandfather out of fear the old man might otherwise die, has gone viral with 4...
Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection is investigating a third measles case among aircraft maintenance workers at the airport, confirming epidemiological links to two earlier infections at the same company. The latest...
American officials traveled to Havana for direct talks with Cuban counterparts, pressing for political and economic reforms. The meeting is seen as a sign that diplomatic progress remains possible despite President Trump...
The Hindu's morning briefing covers key stories including Iran's undecided stance on talks as Trump maintains a blockade, and John Ternus set to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO, among other top stories....
Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated he conveyed to DK Shivakumar (DKS) that taking action against minority leaders was 'inappropriate', signalling internal tension within the party over the issue....
The United States and Iran both declared readiness for war as a ceasefire deadline loomed and a second round of peace talks in Islamabad remained unconfirmed, with Tehran's government declining to acknowledge the venue d...
Major Hong Kong retailers are relying on bulk purchasing and direct sourcing strategies to avoid passing higher costs onto consumers as Middle East conflict drives up logistics expenses. However, Sa Sa International chai...
A three-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Peddapalli district while playing outside her family's rented room. The dogs dragged her to a nearby field, where she succumbed to her injuries....
Betty Yee, a former California state controller born to Chinese immigrant parents, has suspended her bid to become the state's first female governor, citing weak fundraising and inability to break into the top tier of ca...
Battery electric vehicle registrations across 15 key EU markets climbed 51% month-on-month in March, driven by consumers anxious about rising oil prices stemming from the Middle East war. Chinese EV brands are positioned...