Nikkei rises despite Japan GDP missing estimates
Asian stocks opened mixed on Monday as Japan's April-June GDP growth missed forecasts. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.38%, but Australia's ASX 200 fell 0.37%. South Korean markets were shut for a holiday.
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Australia’s Melongate: Japan used as prop in domestic politics
Australian opposition politicians are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologise to Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi for alleged sexist remarks on a podcast, dubbed 'Melongate'. Liberal leader Angus Taylor said: 'Why won't the…
New blood test detects pre-cancerous colorectal lesions with 81% accuracy
An experimental blood test has shown high sensitivity for detecting precancerous colorectal polyps, offering potential for cancer prevention. In a study involving over 1,500 adults in China, Japan, and Spain, the test…
Earliest football match between China and Japan recorded in 50 BC
Frontline reports that an ancient Chinese text by poet Li Ju, written around 50 BC, contains the earliest known reference to an international football match between China and Japan. The article draws…
Mumbai bullet train stations take shape, August 2027 target set
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is making visible progress, with new visuals showing work at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Surat stations. Businesstoday.in reports that the government expects the first high-speed service…
Japan sweeps all four titles at Shore Temple Classic
Japan completed a clean sweep across all categories at the World Surf League (WSL) Shore Temple Classic QS 2000 and Pro Junior (JQS) at Mamallapuram beach on Saturday. Ikko Watanabe (17.10) edged…
Coimbatore MSMEs to explore green hydrogen with Japanese partners
Micro, Small and Medium-scale industries in Coimbatore will explore collaboration with Japan in the green hydrogen sector, the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association has said. The association has held talks with H2…
Japan PM Takaichi skips Yasukuni shrine on WWII anniversary
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi did not visit the Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of World War II's end, avoiding a site that has long inflamed tensions with China and South Korea. The…
Indonesia Earthquake Survivors Describe Ground Moving Like a Trampoline
Survivors of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia described the ground moving like a trampoline, NDTV reports. The account captures the force of the tremor, though the report provided no casualty figures or…
Modi Recalls Fragile Five Past, Hails India’s Economic Rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had moved from the ‘Fragile Five’ to a major economy over the past 12 years in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. He said…
