New Japanese PM Dissolves Lower House of His Parliament
Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, ahead of snap elections on October…
Temperatures up to 50 Degrees: Heat Lockdown in Effect in Iran
Iran is under a ‘heat lockdown’ this weekend, with temperatures rising to 40 and even 50 degrees Celsius in large…
Both Indonesian Airline Pilots Fall Asleep in Full Flight But are Still Able to Land Safely
Two pilots from the airline Batik Air fell asleep on a domestic flight in Indonesia at the end of January.…
179 People Still Missing, Death Toll Rises to 84 After Earthquake in Japan
In Japan, 179 people are still missing after Monday’s earthquake. The death toll has now risen to 84. The earthquake…
At Least Thirteen People Killed in Train Collision in India
At least 13 people were killed and about 50 others injured when two trains collided in southeastern India on Sunday…
At Least 26 Dead and Dozens Missing in Floods in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, at least 26 people died in a flash flood in the central province of Maidan Wardak. The local…
Deadly Train Disaster in India Probably Due to Incorrect Signalling
An error in the electronic signals may have caused Friday’s fatal train accident in India. India’s Railway Minister said on…
Indian Minister: Apple and Samsung Want to Expand in India
Major technology companies such as Apple and Samsung plan to expand electronics production in India. Indian Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar…
Asian Stock Markets Mixed Ahead of Chinese Data
The major equity markets in Asia showed a mixed picture on Monday. Investors processed Friday’s mostly lower closing positions on…
Two Explosions in Less Than 48 Hours at Golden Temple in India
A new explosion occurred Monday morning near the Golden Temple, the Sikh shrine in the Indian city of Amritsar. It…