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13 dead after powerful quake strikes Japan's Kumamoto
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday that 13 people had been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan.
August 6, 2026
Zhang earns maiden ISSF World Cup medal, Qi reaches podium again
Zhang earns maiden ISSF World Cup medal, Qi reaches podium again
August 6, 2026
Russia warns Japan's nuclear ambitions would erode regional stability
Russia warns Japan's nuclear ambitions would erode regional stability
August 6, 2026
Wang Yi calls for global cooperation to advance global development
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday attended a high-level meeting in Beijing marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), calling on countries to uphold the banner of development, strengthen cooperation and work together to build a better future.
August 6, 2026
Powerful earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu, tsunami advisory lifted
Powerful earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu, tsunami advisory lifted
August 6, 2026
Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
A delegation from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) left for the Egyptian capital Cairo on Tuesday to continue negotiations on implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the movement said.
August 6, 2026
China responds to planned US budget boost to counter its influence
The development of state-to-state relations and cooperation should not target any third party, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday.
August 6, 2026
UN chief condemns Israeli settler violence in West Bank
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including arson attacks on two mosques, his deputy spokesperson said on Tuesday.
August 6, 2026
Zelenskyy says talks with Trump include Patriot production in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he and US President Donald Trump discussed the production of US-designed Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict during their meeting at the White House.
August 6, 2026
Live: US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iraq, target Iran allies
US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck and halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
August 6, 2026
Blasts reported in Iraqi paramilitary force’s headquarters in Basra
Blasts reported in Iraqi paramilitary force’s headquarters in Basra Explosion have been reported at the headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq's southern Basra province, according to Al Jazeera. The source did not indicate what the source of the blast was or any other immediate details. The PMF is a government umbrella organisation that oversees various paramilitary groups, including those close to Iran.
August 6, 2026
Japan Earthquake Leaves 13 Dead
Rescuers continued the hunt for survivors in the ruins of a shopping mall on the southwestern island of Kyushu on Wednesday, after a major earthquake in which 13 people have been confirmed dead so far. (Source: Bloomberg)
August 6, 2026
HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources
HSBC Holdings will relocate its group chief people and governance officer, Aileen Taylor, from London to Hong Kong later this year, as the lender doubles down on expanding its Hong Kong and Asia operations, according to sources at the bank. A source told the South China Morning Post that an internal decision to relocate Taylor to Hong Kong had already been made, as part of a push to strengthen the presence of senior executives in Hong Kong – HSBC’s biggest market and its focus of...
August 6, 2026
Japan’s Takaichi warns of ‘race against time’ to rescue earthquake survivors
Powerful tremor in Kumamoto prefecture has left at least 13 people dead
August 6, 2026
Oil prices rebound by more than $2 a barrel on prospect of tightening US crude supplies
Oil prices increased significantly on Wednesday due to declining U.S. crude inventories. OPEC+ is expected to halt output increases starting in October, supporting prices. Shrinking U.S. crude inventories contributed to the price surge in early trade. Gasoline and distillate inventories saw modest increases during the same period. Market participants await official U.S. inventory data later today.
August 6, 2026
IRGC claims attacks on US facilities in Jordan
IRGC claims attacks on US facilities in Jordan The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement that it targeted a US air base and Central Command Centre in Jordan using ballistic missiles. "As long as the threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran continue and the illegal and evil actions of the American forces against our interests continue, the resistance will continue," the IRGC said in a statement carried by IRNA. "The threats of the American authorities and the illegal interventions against our interests must stop," it added.
August 6, 2026
Australia Core Prices Cooler Than Expected, Easing RBA Pressure
Australia’s core inflation came in cooler than anticipated last quarter, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank for a near-term policy adjustment and allowing it scope to keep assessing the economic outlook.
August 6, 2026
Military source denies Iran's involvement in targeting Saudi Arabia
Military source denies Iran's involvement in targeting Saudi Arabia A military source has denied accusations of Iran's involvement in the firing of projectiles from other countries at targets in Saudi Arabia, Tehran state media reported.
August 6, 2026
Saudi Arabia denounces attacks targeting oil facilities
Saudi Arabia denounces attacks targeting oil facilities Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the continued launch of attacks by what it called "Iran-backed militias in Iraq" that targeted the kingdom's oil facilities in the Eastern Province. #Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation in the strongest terms of the continued launch of drones by Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province. pic.twitter.com/yICYdFtnqa — Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) July 28, 2026
August 6, 2026
US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols
The United States has released a rare photo of the American and Taiwanese coastguards operating together at sea, as Beijing expands maritime law enforcement in waters east of the island. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto US embassy in Taipei – posted the undated image on social media on Tuesday, saying the two sides were coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement. “The United States appreciates Taiwan’s partnership in maritime security and...
August 6, 2026
How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course
During the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is more than a trend and worth developing. Since the invention of the bicycle, it has been the most energy-efficient form of human-powered transport – including running or...
August 6, 2026
Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
An 18-year-old Chinese girl recently lost her last living relative as she embarks on her university journey, yet she has declined donations, asking that they be given to others in need. Zeng Zixuan scored 564 out of 750 on this year’s gaokao, the national higher education entrance exam, and has been admitted to the petroleum engineering programme at Yangtze University. She chose this university because it is close to her home, allowing her to visit her grandmother frequently. However, just as...
August 6, 2026
UEFA accuses FIFA of 'selling football' with World Cup investment plan
The proposal to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company has triggered a fierce backlash, with critics warning it could create conflicts between investors' profit motives and FIFA's role as the sport's regulator.
August 6, 2026
ET Exclusive: Adani eyes controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports
Adani Ports is weighing a bid for Associated British Ports in the UK. This acquisition would expand Gautam Adani's port empire significantly. Two Canadian pension funds are selling their controlling stake in Associated British Ports. Associated British Ports owns and operates twenty-one key ports across the United Kingdom. The company is also a partner for the offshore wind industry.
August 6, 2026