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Shoe thief in Japan turns out to be a weasel

Shoe thief in Japan turns out to be a weasel

The vanished shoes were all slip-ons the children wore indoors, stored in cubbyholes near the door

26 November,2024 08:24 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies
Princess Yuriko of Japan passes away at 101

Princess Yuriko of Japan passes away at 101

Yuriko died on Friday at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said. It did not announce the cause of death, but Japanese media said it was neumonia

16 November,2024 08:00 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies
'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

Seven states or provinces spew more than 1 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gases, all of them in China, except Texas, which ranks sixth, new data released at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, stated

15 November,2024 09:13 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
Singapore: Flight diverted due to cracked windshield

Singapore: Flight diverted due to cracked windshield

It had to divert after the windshield cracked mid-flight. The flight landed uneventfully at Taoyuan airport.

29 October,2024 07:48 AM IST | Singapore | Agencies
Japan's ruling party braces for blow to its majority in lower house in polls

Japan's ruling party braces for blow to its majority in lower house in polls

Ishiba has set a goal of retaining 233 seats for the ruling coalition between the LDP and its Buddhist-backed junior partner Komeito, a majority in the 465-member lower house, the more powerful of Japan's two-chamber parliament.

27 October,2024 01:31 PM IST | Tokyo | AP
Asian stocks mostly higher, Nikkei falls ahead of Japan's weekend election

Asian stocks mostly higher, Nikkei falls ahead of Japan's weekend election

Asian stocks saw gains on Friday, except in Japan where the Nikkei index fell ahead of a weekend election. Investors are waiting for the outcome as political uncertainty and inflation data weigh on the markets.

25 October,2024 10:59 AM IST | Hong Kong
Global stocks mixed as US dollar strengthens and election uncertainty looms

Global stocks mixed as US dollar strengthens and election uncertainty looms

Global stock markets displayed a mixed trend as the US dollar strengthened and uncertainties around the US election persisted. Major indices in Asia and Europe showed varied performances, with notable gains in Chinese markets.

23 October,2024 04:00 PM IST | Hongkong
Asian stocks mixed amid rising geopolitical tensions and US dollar strength

Asian stocks mixed amid rising geopolitical tensions and US dollar strength

Asian stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday, pressured by a rising US dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly following an Israeli airstrike that heightened concerns in the region. Japanese markets faced losses, while Chinese stocks gained after recent interest rate cuts.

23 October,2024 11:40 AM IST | Hong Kong
Research offers new hope in fight against pancreatic cancer

Research offers new hope in fight against pancreatic cancer

Major breakthrough in targeting the enzyme that facilitates invasion of cancer cells into surrounding tissues

21 October,2024 09:08 AM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies
BTS Jin named Alo Yoga Global Ambassador, ARMY gush about campaign pics

BTS Jin named Alo Yoga Global Ambassador, ARMY gush about campaign pics

Alo Yoga is ready to expand into Asia, the brand has revealed Jin from BTS as its new global ambassador. Take a look at the gorgeous campaign pics

18 October,2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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