A glitch in Japan's payments clearing system affects 11 institutions

The operator of Japan's payments clearing network reported on Tuesday that the system had experienced a glitch, which caused some clients of 11 different banks, including MUFG Bank, to experience issues with their ability to transfer funds.

According to the Payment Clearing Network ...

To avoid a shutdown, the US Congress is gearing up for a series of votes.

On Saturday, lawmakers will return to Washington, DC, without having reached an agreement on how to avoid a government shutdown that could affect everything from national parks to financial regulation.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has failed to pass legislation tha...

Professionals in India and Argentina have signed a social security agreement.

The 'Social Security Agreement', according to the Indian Embassy in Argentina, is meant to protect the rights of the increasing number of Indian nationals working in a wide range of Indian and international businesses in Argentina, as well as those of Argentine nationals looking for work ...

Explainer: What Members of Congress in the United States Are Arguing About as the Government Shutdown Looms

The House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans, and the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats, are at odds over the priorities that each chamber would like to see included in any legislation that would continue to fund the government into the new fiscal year, which begins on ...

Kishida unveils the outlines of a new economic plan as support for his government wanes.

On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled the essence of his new economic package, which concentrates on wage increases and measures to mitigate the effects of rising prices. Despite the recent cabinet reshuffle that took place less than two weeks ago, support for his cabinet has ...

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 ...

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.

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The number of Japanese centenarians has reached a record high of 92,139, with women accounting for 88% of the total.

According to statistics that was made public by the welfare ministry on Friday, the number of centenarians in Japan is anticipated to be a record-breaking 92,139, with women accounting for 88.5% of the total with the world's longest life expectancy. Japan has the world's greatest life exp...

China is crucial to mitigating potential Arms agreement between Russia and North Korea, according to an expert.

China holds the key to preventing a potential arms agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang, according to an expert on North Korean military and politics, as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un prepare to meet in Russia's Far East.

Kim arrived aboard h...

The full agenda of the upcoming parliamentary session has not yet been disclosed, and the government may employ "dirty tricks": Derek O'Riordan

A day after a tentative list of business for the Monday-beginning Parliament Session was released, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien stated that the full agenda has not yet been released and that the government may use "dirty tricks" to add more items to the list.

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Brazilian Indigenous Women Display Their Claim to Rights and Land Boundaries Through Fashion

Indigenous women in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, participated in a fashion display as part of the Third March of Indigenous Women to demand women's rights and the delimitation of Indigenous lands.

Indigenous women in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, participated in a fashion dis...

Apple was ordered to cease distributing the iPhone 12 in France due to excessive electromagnetic radiation levels.

A French government agency determined that the iPhone 12 exposed users to an unsafe level of electromagnetic radiation and ordered the product's withdrawal from sale.

This week, a French government regulatory agency demanded that Apple remove the iPhone 12 from the French market bec...

The first strike in sixty years destroys a renowned Japanese department store.

One of Japan's most renowned department stores shuttered its doors on Thursday in the sector's first strike in six decades, prompted by fears that its proposed new U.S. owner will eliminate employment.

The Seibu in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district attracts approximately 70 million...

Bob Barker, the veteran host of 'The Price Is Right,' has passed away at the age of 99.

His silky-smooth command, mischievous sense of humor, and passion for animal welfare concerns made him a cherished fixture on television for more than 35 years. Bob Barker, the host of "The Price Is Right," has passed away. His age was 99.

Roger Neal, who represents him, state...

Manish Tewari has posed the question, "How can ministers move legislation on policy matters when there is a motion of no confidence pending?"

On Monday, Congress Member of Parliament Manish Tewari questioned the ability of the government of Narendra Modi to move legislation and substantive business on policy matters such as the statutory resolution for increasing the import duty on LPG after the speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, admi...

Kishida visits the Fukushima facility to emphasize safety before the release of treated water.

The purpose of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's short visit to the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday was to emphasize the safety of an impending release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. This controversial plan is something that his government wa...

Ahead of the assembly elections, the Congress puts on a variety of masks, including Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, a minister in the Union government and a leader in the BJP, made the accusation on Wednesday that the Congress puts on multiple faces in the lead up to assembly elections in order to deceive the public.

Scindia, who is currently traveling through the Gwalior-Chamba...

10 French inventions that had a significant impact on the development of technology and history

From culinary to technological advancements, France has been at the forefront of many of the world's most significant advances in recent history. This piece was published as a response to the terrorist assault that took place in Paris in November of 2015.

In the wake of a horrible a...

The Young British Sensation Tenor Freddie De Tommaso Makes His Debut in the United States Opera Scene

Tenor Freddie de Tommaso, who at the age of 28 became an overnight phenomenon nearly two years ago after filling in for a star who was ill, is so in demand that he occasionally has to turn down gigs because there is so much competition for his services.

The opera was Puccini's "...

BioNTech, which is flush with cash, is expanding its business operations despite falling COVID shot sales.

Germany's BioNTech, which is Pfizer's partner on COVID-19 vaccines, announced on Monday that its net income for the first quarter had plummeted due to decreasing demand for the shots as the company broadens its work on cancer and other diseases.

BioNTech, which stated at the end...