Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
Mon Nov 17 9:34 pm
"For those who intend to join us for the World Cup, I strongly encourage you to apply right away," the U.S. president said.
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MOX fuel arrives at Takahama nuclear plant for first time in three years
Mon Nov 17 9:27 pm
MOX fuel is produced by mixing uranium with plutonium extracted from reprocessed spent nuclear fuel to enable its reuse.
Former MVP and a Cy Young winner on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
Mon Nov 17 9:20 pm
Ryan Braun was the National League MVP in 2011, while Rick Porcello won the 2016 American League Cy Young.
Pressure builds on Marcos as Philippine graft mess forces revamp
Mon Nov 17 9:18 pm
The revamp of the president's Cabinet underscores his determination to press ahead with his corruption crackdown, even as allegations touch his own allies.
Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honor
Mon Nov 17 9:11 pm
The 24-year has ignited national pride as he bids to become Australia's third Formula One world champion after Jack Brabham and Alan Jones.
India’s chief kingmaker sees Google unleashing $1 trillion boom
Mon Nov 17 9:09 pm
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says Google's announcement of a $15 billion investment in data centers in his state is just the beginning.
Taiwan to give security handbook to all households as China threat rises
Mon Nov 17 9:02 pm
The handbook includes for the first time instructions on what to do if citizens encounter enemy soldiers and states any claims of Taiwan's surrender should be considered false.
Takaichi's first Diet debate with opposition leaders set for Nov. 26
Mon Nov 17 8:56 pm
The upcoming debate will also be the first since Komeito left the LDP-led ruling coalition.
Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Mon Nov 17 8:49 pm
Both European giants needed only to draw to be sure of reaching the global footballing showpiece. Instead, both went on the attack.
Taiwan to further tighten export controls for dual-use technology
Mon Nov 17 8:40 pm
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Taiwan has updated its export control regime to prevent Taiwanese high-tech goods from being illicitly used for military purposes.
General Atlantic enters Japan with investment in unicorn SmartHR
Mon Nov 17 8:31 pm
The New York-based private equity firm said it purchased a $96 million minority stake in human resources software platform SmartHR.
Postnatal care shortages emerge in Japan as demand grows
Mon Nov 17 8:18 pm
Provided by midwives and trained caregivers, such services offer hands-on child care assistance or short-term newborn care so families can rest and recover.