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A Ho Chi Minh City ceremony marking 50 years of diplomatic relations highlighted a US$25 billion trade goal and broader cooperation.

After viewing Thai military aircraft and exhibitions on royally initiated development work, the delegation flew back to Nay Pyi Taw on August 21.

Honor’s Lightning followed Tiangong Ultra across the line as both humanoids recorded times quicker than Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second men’s world record.

Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled Marco Rubio could not override consular officers, ending an immigrant visa freeze covering 75 countries.

The Japanese government will take measures to support tourism in the Kyushu region, including Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit hard by last month's massive earthquake.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration faces backlash over soft replies to US sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Putin's visit to a disputed island

China has issued a blue alert for Tropical Storm Narra, with strong winds and severe rainfall forecast across Guangdong, Guangxi and nearby regions

Canada has suspended trade negotiations and pledged matching retaliation after the US imposed 50% tariffs on US$20 billion of Canadian goods

TikTok and ByteDance agree to pay $400 million to settle US allegations that the platform breached federal protections for children’s personal data

China, the UAE, Turkey and Iraq are among Iran’s major trade partners exposed to possible US economic penalties over links with Tehran

New guidance says some business legal tasks would, in principle, not constitute unauthorised legal practice when AI is not designed for disputes and safeguards prevent misuse.

The fiscal 2027 request covers security assistance, maritime charts, cybersecurity, Japanese business expansion overseas and intelligence work.

A potentially record-breaking El Niño is strengthening in the Pacific and could intensify droughts, floods and global heat, making 2027 the hottest year yet.