
Putin Visits Disputed Etorofu Island Off Hokkaido, Sparking Protest From Tokyo
Putin visited Japan-disputed Etorofu island off Hokkaido, prompting Tokyo to protest Russia’s move.

Putin visited Japan-disputed Etorofu island off Hokkaido, prompting Tokyo to protest Russia’s move.

War games in Germany reported Ukrainian drones “wiped out” a US armored brigade in simulated attacks.

Nintendo will officially launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December, marking its first official console entry into the country.

Indonesia intensified efforts against forest and land fires across six provinces as dry conditions caused haze to spread regionally.

CoreWeave raised its 2026 spending outlook after stronger-than-expected results, reflecting continued demand for AI computing infrastructure

The ferry Putri Yasmin caught fire en route from Bali to Lombok; 172 people were rescued and one passenger died.

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, while annual inflation reached 2.7%, according to Labor Department data.

Bank of America plans to deploy $250 billion by July 2027 for U.S. digital, energy and core infrastructure.

U.S. services activity expanded in July, while employment declined and input prices rose, showing a mixed business environment.

Solventum plans to separate its healthcare information-systems business while raising its profit forecast during a restructuring.

Global drugmakers have committed more than $500 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing, research and pharmaceutical supply chains

A train derailed in East Sussex, prompting warnings for residents and passengers to avoid the affected area.

Japan’s prime minister called Putin’s visit to disputed islands “absolutely unacceptable,” condemning Russia’s move amid the dispute.

A new “Katsu Curry Index” tracks yen weakness by comparing the price of katsu curry across locations.

Indonesia will lift its investment moratorium on Thailand’s PTT after compensation for the 2009 Montara oil spill.

U.S. healthcare stocks are attracting investors as earnings prospects improve and expectations for the sector strengthen through 2027.

Indonesia will begin collecting income tax from e-commerce sellers on November 1 after delaying the measure to support purchasing power.

Nintendo will officially launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December 2026, expanding into Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

A wildfire at Mount Bromo burned about 550 hectares, prompting Indonesia to close the national park as new hotspots appeared.

The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, marking a new step in influenza prevention

Large global food inventories and advances in farming technology may help cushion supplies against a potentially severe El Niño.

Indonesia plans to take control of the company operating its $7.3 billion China-backed high-speed railway.

U.S. consumer prices were expected to rise moderately in July as lower gasoline prices helped offset other costs.

Kosovo authorities are probing alleged police violence against Serbs during a raid, amid renewed tensions in the region.