Syria’s President Ahmed al‑Sharaa met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss Russia’s military bases, strengthen bilateral ties, and chart a new chapter in post-Assad Syria-Russia relation
Japan intensifies its crackdown on overwork, placing 42 companies under scrutiny as authorities push stricter labor protections to prevent karoshi and workplace-related health crises.
China allows top tech firms to import Nvidia H200 AI chips, boosting domestic AI development.
South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed amid bribery conviction and political fallout.
India and the European Union are nearing a landmark trade pact that could unite two major economies into a $27 trillion market, reshaping global commerce and strategic ties.
Nipah virus spreads from bats and pigs to humans through contact or contaminated food
The Japanese yen surged against the US dollar amid intervention fears, following BOJ comments on rates, highlighting market volatility and investor caution over currency stability.
Japan plans stricter permanent residency and citizenship rules, introducing mandatory Japanese-language proficiency to promote social integration while managing a growing foreign population.
Renewed clashes near Kobani and Hasakah strain Syria’s fragile ceasefire, displacing thousands and prompting urgent calls for civilian protection.
China met its 2025 growth target as strong exports lifted the economy, helping offset weak domestic demand, slowing investment, and ongoing challenges in the property sector.
