Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 12:51
How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India
Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.
2023-09-19 06:19
Peru coach crash: 24 killed as bus falls into ravine
The coach veered off a highway at night high in the Andes mountains before plunging 200m (650ft).
2023-09-19 00:23
Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange
The four men and one woman fly out of Tehran after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds is released.
2023-09-18 21:16
Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction
The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October.
2023-09-18 20:48
From HSBC to Citi, Global Banks Expand Maternity Benefits to Retain Women in India
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2023-09-18 16:46
Debt Swaps Arranged by Credit Suisse, BofA Face Scrutiny
Bond deals arranged by Credit Suisse and Bank of America Corp. in connection with debt swaps for emerging-market
2023-09-18 14:52
Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing
Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.
2023-09-18 14:27
Parliament: Indian lawmakers attend five-day special session
The government's surprise announcement of the session had sparked criticism from opposition leaders.
2023-09-18 14:21
Alibaba Unveils $2 Billion Turkey Investment in Erdogan Meeting
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announced plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey after a meeting with President Recep
2023-09-18 13:50
Carry Trade Mints 42% Profit and Sparks Push Into New Market
For currency speculators around the world, the trade has long been a no-brainer: simply borrow yen, which costs
2023-09-18 07:55
Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster
Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.
2023-09-18 04:46