Syria corrects minibus blast toll: 14 wounded, no deaths
Syria's Health Ministry says a Damascus minibus explosion wounded 14, not killed 2, correcting an earlier toll.
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Hiroshima Survivors Press Takaichi on Nuclear Principles as City Marks 81st Anniversary
Hiroshima survivors met PM Takaichi on the 81st anniversary, warning against revising Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles.
Europe Heatwave: Hungary Breaks Record, Germany Reports 11,900 Deaths
A severe European heatwave has broken a 121-year-old record in Hungary and caused an estimated 11,900 heat-related deaths in Germany this year.
Japan's pension giant posts record quarterly gain amid strategy debate
Japan's GPIF reports a record 24.1 trillion yen quarterly gain, fueling discussions on allowing greater investment flexibility within its portfolio.
Thai PM Expresses Shock After School Shooting Near Bangkok Kills Six
A student shot multiple people at a Thai high school near Bangkok, killing at least six. The PM called the incident 'so bad' and 'shouldn't have happened.'
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan set to sign joint defence pact in Jeddah
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, sources say, amid regional instability.
Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing with protests against arms exports
Protesters in Hiroshima marked the 81st atomic bombing anniversary, opposing Japan's lifting of lethal weapons export ban and urging adherence to non-nuclear principles.
UK House Prices Stagnate in July as Middle East Tensions Push Up Mortgage Costs
UK house prices were flat in July, with annual growth slowing to 0.1% — the weakest since November 2023 — as Middle East tensions lifted mortgage rates.
Euro zone bond yields set for sharpest weekly drop since June as Hormuz hopes fade
Euro zone yields head for biggest weekly fall since end-June on Hormuz optimism, but Friday's rebound shows tensions persist.
EU Approves Bavarian Nordic's Mpox Vaccine for Children Aged 2-12
Bavarian Nordic receives European Commission approval for its mpox/smallpox vaccine for children aged 2 to under 12.
European Commission Approves Mpox Vaccine for Children Aged 2-12
EU regulators approve Bavarian Nordic's mpox/smallpox vaccine for children aged 2 to under 12 years.
German exports and factory output beat forecasts in June
German exports and industrial production rose more than expected in June, signaling renewed momentum in the second quarter.
Global Roundup: China Exports Surge, Trump Signs New Orders, Israel Coalition Strains
China's exports beat forecasts on AI demand; Trump signs new orders; Smotrich faces political survival fight.
Russia Warns Japan's Military Shift Threatens Global Stability
Russia says Japan's accelerating military buildup and nuclear policy review undermine regional and global security.
Energy Security After Iran War: Refining, Electrification, or Both?
The Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing fuel importers like Australia to weigh costly new refineries against electrification.
BOJ board members to signal September rate hike in pre-meeting speeches
BOJ board members will deliver speeches before the September policy meeting, widely expected to result in a rate hike.
Japan's food self-sufficiency slips to 37%, far short of 2030 goal
Japan's calorie-based food self-sufficiency fell to 37% in FY2024, below the 45% target for 2030, as rice consumption declines and import reliance persists.
ICE Body Camera Rollout Marred by Vague Public Release Rules
ICE is equipping officers with body cameras, but its release policy grants broad discretion to withhold footage, raising accountability concerns.
Fatal Shooting Reported at Thai High School, Police Respond
Police responded to a shooting at a Thai high school on Friday, with reports of deaths and injuries.
China expels ex-banking regulator Li Yunze from parliament over violations
China's parliament has removed Li Yunze, former head of the NFRA, over serious discipline and law violations, months after his demotion.