Japan’s yakuza numbers hit new low, police data shows
Yakuza forces have been dwindling since 2005, due in part to a stricter crackdown. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Putin envoy Dmitriev sees ‘positive dynamic’ in US-Russia relations
He said he saw prospects for diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war with the Trump administration. Read more at ...
World’s tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice
It can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asia stocks extend global market rout on tariff shock, recession fears
Trump’s worldwide tariff salvo wiped US$2.5 trillion from US stocks overnight. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Philippines sees benefits as Trump tariffs hit peers harder
US President Donald Trump imposed an 18 per cent levy on Philippine goods shipped to the US. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Deadly fire on Gaza ambulances possible Israeli ‘war crimes’: UN official
Fifteen medics and humanitarian workers in Gaza were killed after shots were fired at their ambulances. Read more at ...
Mexico says 'cool-headed' approach to Trump's tariffs has paid off
WASHINGTON - Mexico's \"cool-headed\" approach to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff offensive has paid off in preferential ...
Argentina Senate rejects Milei nominees to top court
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's Senate rejected two Supreme Court justice nominees proposed by President Javier Milei, in a ...
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Melbourne Cricket Ground to beef up security after two charged with guns at football match
MELBOURNE - Officials will tighten security at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a "disappointing" breach that allowed two men to bring guns into the stadium at an Australian Rules football ...
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island
All outsiders are banned from travelling within 5km of the island to protect the Indigenous people. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.