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Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election – and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in Oct – Japanese politics remains massively…
Soaring global demand for semiconductors sent South Korea’s exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday, despite a year of trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.Total exports last year were valued at over $700 billion, according to data from Seoul’s industry ministry, up 3.8 percent from the previous…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, praying “for peace, good health and happiness in society” as India welcomed the year 2026.Sharing a post on X, the PM posted, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your…
NEW DELHI: Getting into the Yuletide spirit could prove expensive for an Air India pilot who was to operate a Vancouver-Delhi (via Vienna) flight on Dec 23, 2025. A staffer at Vancouver duty free either saw him inadvertently sipping wine being offered at this festive time or found him smelling of liquor while he was…
As new year begins, there is renewed motivation to take health and wellness as a primary focus. Many people make ambitious resolutions, but it is the simple habits that have an impact on long-term weight objectives in the early weeks of the year. What you eat early on helps set your metabolism, digestion, and eating…
Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 percent in the last 12 months.The gap between the official and black market rate is mounting as well, nearing 100…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand will square off in an eight-match limited-overs series starting January 11, featuring three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals. The tour will run through January 31.The series assumes added significance, coming at a time when several senior players are set to return…
The exam calendar for 2026 is now taking shape, giving students a clear view of what lies ahead. With national entrance tests starting early in the year and board exams stretching into April, the academic schedule looks packed. Schools, coaching centres and families often wait for these signals to fix study plans, revision cycles, mock…
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. While the buzz was palpable, it hasn’t eclipsed the impressive run of ‘Dhurandhar’. On the global stage, this sci-fi masterpiece is tantalizingly close to the USD 1 billion mark, thanks to robust support from…
The world has finally welcomed the New Year 2026, which means big celebrations, packed homes, and tables overflowing with food. New Year’s leftovers can be a health hazard if not handled correctly. Dr. Samuel Choudhury warns that improper storage led to a tragic incident where three people died from food poisoning. The world has finally…
