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Migrant deaths in Asia surged to an all-time high in 2024, with at least 2,514 lives lost along dangerous migration routes, according to the latest data from the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM). This marks a 59 percent

The value of electronic payments in the Republic of Korea reached a record high in 2024, reflecting the continued rise of contactless transactions amid widespread adoption of digital financial services, according to data released by the country’s central bank. Figures

George Foreman, the legendary American heavyweight boxer and Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing in a statement shared on social media late Friday, remembering him as a man of deep faith, a devoted

Japan’s core consumer prices rose 3.0 percent in February compared to the same month a year earlier, marking a slowdown in inflation for the first time in four months, according to government data released on Friday. The moderation was attributed

Japan has secured its place as the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo in the second half ensured

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms Ltd. has signed a deal with SpaceX to distribute Starlink satellite internet services in India, just a day after rival Bharti Airtel Ltd. announced a similar agreement. This unexpected move shifts Elon Musk’s satellite internet

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street driven by growing recession fears. Investors appeared to reassess economic conditions after Monday’s downturn, which saw major indices suffer significant losses. Futures linked to the Dow

Mark Carney, 59, a former central banker, has been elected leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and is set to become the country’s next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney secured a decisive victory, obtaining 86% of the votes cast,

Rohit Sharma led India to a historic third ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title with a determined four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a gripping final. India successfully chased down a target of 252, sealing the win with six balls to

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that without urgent financial support, life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Central Sahel and Nigeria will be suspended by April 2025. The announcement underscores a worsening food security