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Japan Parliament Adds 2 More Women's Toilets For 68 Female MPs
Japan's 1936 lower house has 22 women's stalls versus 67 for men, reflecting a political gender gap with women holding just 68 of 465 seats.
Pak Army Handed Guns To Kashmiris, Now They Call Us Terrorists: PoK Leader
Sardar Aman Khan, the leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee, claimed that it is Pakistan's military that originally supplied weapons to Kashmiris.
5 Killed, 16 Injured As Blast Rips Through Damascus Cafe
The blast took place near the capital's Palace of Justice, a key government building, sparking scenes of panic in the busy area.
After Pak, It's Bangladesh, Myanmar: China Plans New Corridor Bordering India
The plans about the corridor to India's east come after China got access to the Arabian Sea with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to the west. India strongly objects to the CPEC corridor because it runs through Gilgit-Baltistan, which is a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Speed, Quality: Experts On What India-Japan Manufacturing Partnership Needs
At NDTV's Indo-Japan Strategic Dialogue, industry leaders said India's scale, talent and infrastructure, combined with Japan's technology and manufacturing expertise, can create a globally competitive production hub.
Indonesian Couple Publicly Caned 21 Times Over TikTok Kissing Video
In Indonesia's Aceh province, a Sharia court sentenced an unmarried couple to public caning after their TikTok kissing video sparked outrage
After Delhi Metro Success, India, Japan To Focus On AI, Chip Manufacturing
Former Indian Ambassador to Japan said Japan has been supporting India's development for more than six decades. Since then, it has invested around $58-60 billion.
Israel Marks 1,000 Days Of Gaza War With Memorials And Protests
Families demand a state inquiry into the October 7 failures as the war reaches 1,000 days with over 73,000 casualties and Israeli forces holding 70% of Gaza.
Hope To Find Survivors Fades As Venezuela Quake Death Count Nears 2,300
Venezuela's death toll hits 2,295 with 50,000 still missing a week after twin quakes, as survivors battle food shortages and disease fears
China's New Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect Amid Global Rights Criticism
China's new ethnic unity law takes effect despite UN, Taiwan, and US criticism over minority rights and its overseas enforcement clause.
Pilot Who Crashed Plane Into Beijing Building Wrote About Suicide In Diary
The pilot -- surnamed Liu -- was divorced, lived alone in Beijing and "had long suffered from insomnia and anxiety, and his diary contained multiple references to 'ending his life'", the capital's Chaoyang district government said in a statement.
8 Thai Monks Killed, 10 Injured As Child Drives Mini Truck Into Procession
Police said the boy had taken his parents' pickup truck without permission before losing control of the vehicle and crashing into the monks.
Who Is Vadym Yermolaiev? Sanctioned Ukrainian Tycoon Wounded In Monaco Parcel Bomb Attack
Kyiv alleges the 58-year-old maintained an alcohol business in annexed Crimea -- paying taxes to Russia even after it invaded Ukraine.
Piyush Goyal Recalls "Nightmare" His Team Faced During US-India Trade Talks
Goyal noted that all the different elements -- whether it's the concessions in different goods or breaking down non-tariff barriers-- have been largely finalised.
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit With US Teen Ahead Of Trial
Accused of using features like infinite scroll to hook kids, TikTok chose to settle, following a previous $27 million school district payout.
US Lifts Export Ban On Anthropic's Fable 5, Gives Limited Access To Mythos 5
The US government lifted restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models, resolving a safety and political standoff regarding the technology.
5 Hospitalised After Bear Spray Discharged Accidentally At Japan Post Office
Amid a historic surge in deadly bear attacks across Japan, five post office visitors required hospital treatment after a canister accidentally discharged.
Microsoft, Tata Among Firms Planning India-Southeast Asia Submarine Cable
Microsoft, Lightstorm and telecom majors plan a 3,600 km undersea cable linking India, Singapore and Malaysia to power AI and cloud growth by 2029
Passenger Caught Hiding Smoke Grenade In Peanut Butter Jar At US Airport
Live smoke grenade found concealed in a peanut butter jar during luggage screening at the Indianapolis airport.
