Japan requests Google to reverse the names of contested islets in the East China Sea.

The Japanese government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that Google Inc. use just Japan's name when labelling a group of islets that are controlled by Tokyo but also claimed by China and Taiwan on Google Maps.

An official from the ministry stated on Friday that the m...

Airport and Versailles evacuations are prompted by French arrests following bomb concerns.

In France, evacuations were provoked by a wave of hoax bomb threats, which resulted in the apprehension of at least 18 individuals.

Targets of aggression have included the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, colleges, airports, and hospitals.

The majority of those responsible fo...

Eight airports in France have received security notifications.

According to the DGAC aviation authority, eight French airports were placed on high security alerts on Wednesday, and several were evacuated for checks. Additionally, the Palace of Versailles was shuttered once again owing to a security fear for the third time in the past five days.

Acc...

Authors assert that Palestinian rhetoric was "stifled" at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

A number of internationally renowned authors and publishers have levied allegations against the Frankfurt Book Fair, alleging that it "stifled" Palestinian discourse in the wake of the Israeli conflict-induced cancellation of an awards ceremony intended to recognize a novel authored by ...

The number of foreign nationals slain, missing, or taken captive in Israel

Dozens of foreigners have reportedly been slain, reported missing, or taken captive as a result of the weekend attack on Israel by Hamas fighters.

More than 900 people have been slain in Israel, and more than 700 have been killed in Israeli retaliatory attacks on Gaza.

When th...

Major international airlines suspend service to Israel due to the conflict in Gaza.

In response to the conflict with Hamas and the escalating attacks on Gaza, major international airlines have suspended or reduced flights to Tel Aviv.

On Sunday, roughly half of all scheduled flights at the airport did not operate, and by Monday evening, a third had been canceled.

Surveillance satellite footage from the United States shows a 'dramatic' rise in rail movement along North Korea's border with Russia.

Friday, a U.S. observer reported that this week's satellite imagery revealed a "dramatic" increase in rail traffic along the North Korean-Russian border, prompting concerns about potential arms transfers following the summit between the two countries last month.

Beyond Par...

The election in Bavaria could be a sign of growing radicalism in Germany.

The nation's second-most populous state has a lengthy history of mainstream conservatism, but extreme tendencies are discernible.

With recent polling indicating that support for far-right extremism is on the rise across all age groups in Germany, this weekend's election in Bavar...

Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds Declining Public Support in the United States for Arming Ukraine

According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, support for arming Ukraine is declining among Americans of both main political parties, which is a warning sign for Kyiv, which relies heavily on U.S. arms to defend against a Russian invasion.

The two-day survey, which concluded on Wednesday, reve...

Charges regarding the death of a detained Sri Lankan woman have been withdrawn once more.

Prosecutors in Nagoya, Japan, announced on Friday that they have decided not to indict officials at an immigration center in the city's central region over the death of a Sri Lankan detainee in 2021, despite her family's repeated appeals for their indictment.

The decision by the...

The minister criticizes Ashok Gehlot for objecting to the vice president's visit to Rajasthan.

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Friday said Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's objection to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's "frequent" visits to Rajasthan reflects he is not concerned in the state's development.

Noting that Vice Preside...

Netflix and SK Broadband have resolved their dispute over network traffic costs.

Following a dispute over whether Netflix should pay for costs stemming from increased network traffic and maintenance work, South Korean internet service provider SK Broadband and Netflix have announced that they will cease all lawsuits with each other.

On Monday, SK Broadband and its p...

Rahul Gandhi is being challenged by Asaduddin Owaisi to run for election from the city of Hyderabad.

A challenge has been issued to the leader of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, by Asaduddin Owaisi, who is the leader of the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). On Sunday, while speaking to a crowd in his parliamentary seat, Owaisi advised Rahul Gandhi to run for the forthcoming 2024 ...

High waiting times in India prompt the US consulate in Frankfurt to create a special visa window for Indians.

In order to alleviate the lengthy wait times for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visa interviews in India, the US consulate in Frankfurt has reserved specific interview slots for Indian applicants.

According to the State Department's website, the wait periods for B1/B2 visa interview...

US drone and crewed aircraft operations in Niger following a coup.

More than a month after a coup halted operations, the United States military has resumed operations in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of airbases in the country, according to the commander of Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.

Since the rebellion that ousted Presid...

A campaign to provide health services to every intended recipient will contribute to the realization of universal health coverage.

In his activities, the prime minister has given Mahatma Gandhi's concept of 'Antyodaya' central importance. The president stated that this initiative to provide health services to the last person in the last village is inspired by the ideal of "Antyodaya." The president note...

In the artificial intelligence (AI) market, Korean IT giants compete with global tech titans.

Naver, Kakao, LG, SK Telecom, KT, and other IT firms in South Korea are aggressively launching or planning to launch generative AI services to combat the growing influence of ChatGPT and other AI services introduced by global tech giants.

Local services can outperform those of ChatGPT p...

At whatever cost, China is looking for partners and consumers for its weaponry exports in West Africa as the power of France wanes.

The shift in strategy represented by China's entry into the West African arms industry comes as a surprise to a nation that has traditionally concentrated its efforts on the selling of weapons in other parts of Africa. But Beijing isn't only competing for a part of a new market; in the wa...

France dispatches an elite police detachment to Marseille to combat a violent drug crime wave.

The CRS 8 special police unit is being deployed to combat the bloody conflict in Marseille for the control of drug trafficking. Since mid-July, the gang conflict has claimed the lives of twelve individuals.

The French government is sending an elite police unit to Marseille to combat a w...

As the typhoon proceeds north over the Sea of Japan, 49 people are injured.

Typhoon Lan moved northward over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday after bringing torrential rainfall to western regions of Japan, injuring 49 people and disrupting train service during the summer vacation season.

Due to heavy rain in central Japan, direct bullet train service between the c...