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The article discusses the complex web of loans to 7 housing finance companies in Japan, highlighting the challenges of rebuilding these companies. The author notes that the problem is difficult to solve due to the lack of commitment from major urban banks and the complexi…
Lebanon's fuel file is still in motion, with some stations closing their doors in anticipation of a potential shortage. The government has instructed companies to distribute fuel to all stations, and some have already begun doing so. The situation is expected to improve b…
A parliamentary committee has recommended an 'integrated security and surveillance framework' for tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir. The committee has suggested that a comprehensive security audit be conducted before the start of each tourist season, and that a clear sta…
Why Poland’s right-wing split may not save Tusk
A bad-tempered split in Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party is being greeted with joy by the centrist, pro-EU government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, but it’s unclear whether it will improve his odds of retaining power in next year’s election.
A Chinese national took her own life in a Melbourne immigration detention centre run by Secure Journeys, an Australian subsidiary of US-based prison multinational MTC. Internal documents show the company was warned about the detainee's suicidal ideation and history of sel…
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will lead the Western Cape launch of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign from 11 to 12 August 2026 in Cape Town.
Despite an "education emergency" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recent 9th and 10th-grade board exam results from BISE Mardan and Peshawar show widespread student failures, with many schools recording extremely low pass rates.
Elon Musk's DOGE Savings Claims Difficult to Verify and Far from Promised Amounts
A report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Department of Efficiency Government (DOGE) created by Elon Musk has not come close to achieving the promised savings of $2 trillion. The GAO found that the DOGE's claims of savings are difficult …
Municipalities barely invested 8% of their massive surplus last year
Spanish municipalities have accumulated a massive surplus, but they barely invested 8% of it last year. The majority of the funds were allocated to housing projects, which have become a priority for many local administrations. The low execution rate is due to a combinatio…
Two people were killed in an explosion in a city on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, according to the country's health ministry. Thirteen others were injured in the vehicle explosion.
The Swiss government's federal IT office has been breached, with hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint servers to compromise approximately 200 accounts. The agency has blocked external internet access to SharePoint, patched the suspected vulnerabiliti…
The opposition in India has intensified its strategy to corner the government in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament. A meeting of the INDIA bloc, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, was held in the parliament house to discuss the strategy for the session. The opposition is …
Ugandan footballer David Owori was beaten to death by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala, prompting an outpouring of grief and renewed public anger over violent crime in Uganda.
BBC Urdu reports on a book by Javed Jabbar, a former information minister, detailing the events leading up to the removal of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in 1990. According to Jabbar, a military officer's information and newspaper reports failed to convince Bhutto of her…
Over 100 supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were arrested on Wednesday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters held rallies nationwide to mark three years of his imprisonment. The demonstrations, which called for Khan’s release, saw police…
The government is moving ahead with the appointment of judges under the constitution after a delay in approval of the judges' appointment summary sent to the President. Consultations are underway over the issuance of the notification of the appointment of judges.
Bangladesh is expected to experience widespread rainfall over the four days as the monsoon remains fairly active across the country, according to the latest 120-hour weather forecast issued from 9:00am on Wednesday.
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has tabled a report into the former Daniel Andrews government's dealings with the United Firefighters Union. The report found 'serious and concerning' conduct by the government, but no evidence of blackmail against Premier Daniel Andrews.
The LDP's 400 seats outnumber Kishida's government, but the real story lies in the background. The opposition party's 55 seats are a significant challenge for the government, and the article explores the reasons behind this imbalance.
Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, has rejected rumors of his resignation and vowed to stay in office. The rumors have been circulating for several days, with some speculating that Raisi may be stepping down due to health reasons. However, Raisi has denied these claims, say…
The Indian government has brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries in the last 7 years, with a total of ₹17,874 crore worth of assets seized under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The government has also introduced a new law, the Economic Offences (Speci…
8,000 Remain Evacuated 1 Week On From Kumamoto Quake as Heat Persists
A week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, over 8,000 people remain in evacuation shelters due to water outages and extreme heat. The government has approved 24.2 billion yen for support measures, including restoring highway bridges and delivering…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a comprehensive performance review of federal ministries and divisions after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's recent remarks sparked debate over the government's overall performance.
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, closing a deal valued at $1.8 billion. The tie-up combines Mastercard's global network with BVNK's onchain infrastructure to connect digital currencies with fiat currencies.
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, visited the quake-hit Kumamoto prefecture, where recovery efforts are being hampered by heat and a lack of water supplies. Thirty-eight people died during the quake, including one person who died of apparent heatstroke.
Gov't to use over ¥20 bil from reserve funds to support quake-hit area
Japanese government to tap over ¥20 billion from reserve funds to support areas hit by a massive earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the area and exchanged views with Gov. Takashi Kimura.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of farmer groups, has announced plans to restart protests at 100 locations across India, including Delhi, from November 26. The protesters will demand a law guaranteeing MSP, repeal of all FTAs, and other key demands.
The federal government has reduced the prices of petroleum products, providing relief to consumers amid rising inflation. The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4.08 per liter, and the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs2.45 per liter.
Fuel theft from British petrol pumps has increased by 24% since the Iran war began, with drivers stealing an average of £194,000 worth of fuel per day, according to a new analysis.
The Singapore government is exploring more rental housing options, including co-living and long-stay serviced apartments, to meet the demand from young Singaporeans for flexible accommodation.