The United States is set to revamp its military presence in Japan as both nations work to enhance defense collaboration, Washington and Tokyo announced on Sunday. This comprehensive move aims to modernize their security alliance in response to escalating threats in Asia. This decision arrives amidst growing concerns about regional security, where China has been perceived as increasingly assertive in its territorial claims, while North Korea continues to advance its unlawful weapons development.

The passing of Vietnam’s 80-year-old leader paves the way for a leadership contest at the 2026 National Party Congress Thousands of Vietnamese citizens gathered to bid a final farewell to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most influential leader in years, ahead of his funeral and burial ceremonies. The 80-year-old leader passed away last week in a Hanoi hospital. Having led the Communist Party since 2011, Trong orchestrated a notable anticorruption campaign that impacted the

July 25 (Reuters) - On Thursday, Unilever (ULVR.L), opens new tab exceeded expectations for its first-half profitability, driven by firm pricing, though its sales growth fell short of forecasts. Shares of the consumer goods giant, known for making products like Dove soap and Hellmann's condiments, surged by 6.8% during early trading, leading London's FTSE 100 index (.FTSE), opens new tab. Unilever experienced a 3.9% increase in underlying sales for the second quarter, falling short of

PM Keir Starmer Faces Pressure From MPs and Activists to End the Two-Child Benefit Cap. But Will He? The UK’s newly installed Labour government finds itself under increasing pressure to lift benefit restrictions on parents—policies that were previously enforced by the Conservative administration. On Tuesday, the government withstood an emergency vote proposed by the Scottish National Party (SNP) to eliminate the two-child limit on family benefits. This contentious policy, however, remains in

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The two main Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, have signed a declaration in Beijing seeking to resolve their longstanding discord, Chinese state media reported on Tuesday. This marks a fresh effort to bridge the divide between the groups as the war in Gaza continues to escalate. The agreement emerged after a series of discussions aimed at promoting unity. However, past efforts have consistently fallen short, leading to skepticism regarding whether these

Ryanair has indicated that summer fares are likely to drop significantly compared to last year, following a nearly 50% decrease in the airline’s profits. The budget carrier attributed the slump to more cautious spending by passengers and the impact of the Easter holiday schedule, noting that income for the period between April and June fell to €401m (£338m) compared to the previous year. Passenger fares saw an average 15% decline during this time, with Ryanair warning that further fare

BERLIN (AP) — Authorities announced Sunday that over 50 individuals were detained after violent confrontations between police and demonstrators intending to disrupt a march attended by hundreds of far-right activists in the Austrian capital. The protests, which unfolded on Saturday, occurred as Austria's political landscape heats up ahead of the September parliamentary elections, where significant gains by far-right parties are widely anticipated. According to the Austrian Press Agency,

The vastness of the nation means it still holds unexpected gems – Roman artifacts you never expected, scenic coastal train rides, expansive deserted shores… Guéthary on the Basque Coast Sitting between the glitzy Biarritz and the rustic charm of Saint-Jean-de-Luz with its tuna boats and timbered homes, there is a tranquil section of the Basque coast. Even during the peak summer season, Guéthary stays relatively undiscovered by most tourists. “It’s the wild Atlantic waves that keep the crowds at

Mobile, broadband, and pay TV providers will no longer be allowed to spring surprise price hikes during a contract. As of January 17, new contracts will require companies to inform customers upfront about any potential price increases—expressed clearly "in pounds and pence" at the time of purchase. The changes, enforced by Ofcom, demand that this information be delivered in a transparent and understandable manner, reducing confusion for consumers. The regulator’s new rule follows

DHAKA, July 18 (Reuters) - On Thursday, thousands of students, armed with rocks and sticks, clashed with police in Dhaka as the Bangladesh government disabled parts of the mobile internet service to diffuse ongoing anti-quota protests responsible for at least 12 deaths so far this week. The protests, the largest seen since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured a fourth consecutive term, are primarily driven by high youth unemployment. Currently, nearly 20% of Bangladesh's 170 million people

Full Autopsy Expected Within 24 Hours, as Cyanide Residue Found on Drinking Cups Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreigners, believed to have been caused by cyanide poisoning, whose bodies were discovered in a luxury Bangkok hotel. Authorities reported on Wednesday that traces of the lethal substance were uncovered inside the room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, where the victims were located a day earlier. Thaksin Released on Bail During Politically Sensitive Trials Businesses

July 16 (Reuters) - Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced on Tuesday as investors reviewed new corporate earnings reports, including Bank of America, and awaited key retail sales data that could provide more clarity on the current state of U.S. inflation. Bank of America (BAC.N), the second-largest U.S. bank, reported a second-quarter profit decline due to shrinking interest income and larger reserves for potential credit losses. Despite this, the bank’s stock gained 1% in premarket

The Oscar-nominated veteran has taken on her first lead role in the action-packed comedy "Thelma" — she reflects on a lifetime of working with icons like Nicholson, Scorsese, and Pacino Move over, Furiosa; take a seat, Deadpool: there’s a new kind of action hero stepping into the spotlight. In Josh Margolin’s action-comedy "Thelma," the story follows a 94-year-old widow who’s conned out of $10,000 by someone posing as her grandson. Realizing her mistake, Thelma takes matters

A man has completed an ascent equivalent to the height of Mount Everest, all in a bid to highlight the issue of climate change. Chris Horan, aged 44 from Corfe Mullen, Dorset, scaled a total of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) over the span of 140 days, continuously raising over £1,700 for the environmental group Friends of the Earth. On Thursday, he concluded his monumental effort and described the moment as "really satisfying" to finally finish. “My elbows are incredibly tender, so I’m

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian artillery strikes in the Kherson region of Ukraine claimed the lives of two individuals, local authorities announced, as the two nations engaged in a series of drone offensives throughout Friday night, into the early hours of Saturday. Two additional individuals sustained injuries in the shelling near the regional capital, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, governor of the partially occupied Kherson region. In Russia’s southern Rostov province, a drone strike by

During the sweltering heat of Gaza, Andrey Kozlov recounted how Hamas fighters would cover him with blankets, leaving him trapped in his perspiration. When he inquired about his family, they would retort that he had been forgotten. Worse, once they removed his blindfold, they taunted him, saying they'd kill him and record the act. Kozlov, now 27, endured intense psychological torment, and some physical torture, at the hands of Hamas. He struggles to fully convey the extent of suffering

A newly elected 22-year-old MP, who secured his seat with a slim margin, has expressed that he doesn't want his age to be the focal point as he begins his political journey in Westminster. Sam Carling, representing Labour, is expected to hold the distinction of “baby of the House” – a longstanding informal title given to the youngest member of Parliament. He won North West Cambridgeshire by defeating veteran Conservative MP Shailesh Vara by just 39 votes. A science graduate student at

Pizzas, Aperitivos, and a Stretch of Sandy Coastline: The Offbeat Appeal of This Adriatic Resort Town Back in the summer of 2018, I never expected to find myself in Pesaro. That was until my former roommate insisted I head there. At the time, I was working on a book, and Giulia thought her granddad's old flat—an unassuming post-war property built during the brief reign of Umberto II—would be the ideal writing retreat. The flat had sat empty since the passing of her beloved nonno, Dottor

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian rights organization revealed on Thursday that at least 10 political prisoners have been released, following a commitment made this week by the nation's authoritarian leader to set seriously ill detainees free, all of whom were imprisoned in relation to mass protests nearly four years ago. Pavel Sapelko, a representative from the Viasna human rights group, informed The Associated Press that those who were released are not prominent individuals whose