Asia's leading graphite producer, China, will restrict exports of a crucial battery material.

As a measure to safeguard national security, China announced on Friday that export permits will be necessary for certain graphite products. In response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance, China unexpectedly endeavoured to exert control over a vital mineral supply.

Chi...

"A great deal of suffering": Jews in Europe anticipate an increase in antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas attack.

Located north of Paris in the typically lively "Little Jerusalem" district of Sarcelles, the renowned grill and falafel eatery was ominously silent. "People are not going out," said the 33-year-old proprietor of the restaurant, Jérémy. Lunchtime and evening thron...

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...

Jeju Shinhwa World provides customized staycations for all visitors.

Jeju, a southern Korean resort island, is widely recognized for its exquisite natural surroundings, which include turquoise-translucent seas and trekking paths amidst volcanic and mountainous terrain.

Due to border closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the evergreen island, which wa...

The GSDF Osprey makes its maiden voyage to Okinawa.

Amid China's increasing military assertiveness, an Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft of the Ground Self-Defense Force arrived in Okinawa on Thursday for joint exercises with U.S. forces, marking the first flight of one of the Japanese aircraft to the southern island prefecture.

The aircraf...

France is on high alert following the alleged murder of a teacher by a radical Islamist.

A teacher was murdered and three others were injured in the north of France by a suspected radical Islamist, which has prompted France to be placed on its highest level of security alert.

After a man of Chechen descent fatally stabbed a teacher and severely wounded three other adults at...

France increases police presence at synagogues as Jews fear retaliation in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Several French cities have increased security around Jewish places of worship and institutions out of concern that the Israel-Hamas conflict will lead to an increase in antisemitic attacks.

Sunday, Jews in France expressed concern that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could incite ...

Europe's inflation falls to a two-year low. It offers confidence, but rising oil prices are imminent.

Inflation, which has been a problem for Europeans, fell sharply in September to the lowest level in two years, strengthening hopes that consumers will get relief from costlier groceries, vacations, and haircuts - and that the European Central Bank won't have to further restrict the economy by...

The Caste Census provides the Opposition with an opportunity for self-promotion.

In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark at a public meeting in Chhattisgarh that the largest community in the country is the "poor," the Opposition believes that the Bihar caste census has provided them with a self-propaganda campaign that could fuel their campaign for the...

Germany and Central Asian republics express enthusiasm for 'Middle Corridor' plans to strengthen their relations.

As EU member states strive to garner geopolitical friends in the region, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosted leaders from the five Central Asian republics for their very first summit on Friday. The meeting was held in Germany.

Leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tur...

In October, Japan will face a fresh round of price increases and tax-related rule changes.

A new wave of price hikes on food and services is scheduled for October, further squeezing the budgets of Japanese households, while freelancers and the self-employed may have to endure higher tax burdens under a new invoice system.

The persistent effects of a weaker yen, which inflates...

The United Kingdom's economy recovers from the pandemic faster than anticipated.

According to revisions to official figures, the British economy recovered from the Covid pandemic more quickly than previously anticipated, outperforming Germany and France.

Revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the gross domestic product was 1.8% hig...

A South Korean court denies a corruption arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee.

Wednesday, a South Korean judge denied an arrest warrant for the country's opposition leader, citing a lack of evidence that he posed a clear risk of destroying evidence. Lee Jae-myung, who awaited the decision in a detention facility where he would have been held if the judge had approved hi...

Lawyer and police officer among 5 people arrested for allegedly stealing land from an NRI worth 40 crore.

An officer stated on Wednesday that the Gurugram Police had detained five persons, including a lawyer and an assistant sub-inspector, in connection with the theft of land belonging to a non-resident Indian (NRI) for a value of 40 crore through the use of a forged general power of attorney.

"Crushing animals is abnormal": technology prevents egg industry from killing male chicks.

At the start of this year, France promised to prohibit the culling of male chicks in the egg industry. Since 2022, the practice has been prohibited in Germany.

In accordance with the new regulations, hatcheries are required to use in-ovo sexing to ascertain the sex of embryos before the...

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...

Macron has promised that by the end of the year, France will "take back control" of the country's electricity rates.

Macron stated that this goal might be accomplished with the support of state control of the utility EDF and France's nuclear fleet, but he did not specify how he planned to accomplish this goal.

Macron stated this as he was announcing a multi-year environmental strategy. "There...

Japan issues alerts regarding fatal CO2 poisoning from sarcophagus dry ice

At least three fatalities are believed to have been caused by inhaling carbon dioxide from dry ice used in coffins, as reported on September 21 by agencies including Japan's consumer watchdog.

According to the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) and the National Consumer Affairs Center of...

Ginger supplements may aid in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.

As a natural supplement, ginger may be useful for reducing inflammation and alleviating the symptoms of a variety of autoimmune disorders.

In a recent study published in JCI Insight, scientists describe the effects of ginger on neutrophils, a form of white blood cell.

NETosis,...

During his visit to Bordeaux, King Charles III emphasizes climate issues

After three days of pomp and politics in Paris, King Charles III concluded his three-day state visit to France on Friday with a voyage to Bordeaux to focus on his personal passion: the environment.

Charles and Queen Camilla helped plant a loquat leaf oak tree in the garden of Bordeaux C...