Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning 
Why Dhurandhar and Border 2 are outperforming Bollywood’s patriot playbook
India has seen a surge of war and patriotic films in recent years that resonated deeply with audiences, but the...
Pakistan’s capital picks concrete over trees, angering residents
By Shrouq Tariq Islamabad, Pakistan (AFP) Feb 8, 2026 Pakistan's capital Islamabad was once known for its lush...
Pakistan seeks out perpetrators after deadly separatist attacks
by AFP Staff Writers Quetta, Pakistan (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 Pakistan forces hunted on Sunday for the separatists...
Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.
Bank holidays next week: Are banks closed for second Saturday this weekend? Check full RBI calendar here
Bank holidays next week: Banks across India will be closed on two days next week, for second Saturday and Sunday...
The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
When the job of eSafety Commissioner came up, she bashfully explains there was a small pool of candidates to choose...
Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.
Automakers pull back on Super Bowl ads amid high costs, tariffs and EV sales woes
Automakers are largely absent from Super Bowl advertising this year amid uncertainty in the US automotive industry, including sales, tariffs,...
S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.
Resignations without notices – Inside the rising trend of ‘revenge quitting’: What do experts say?
A quiet trend where employees resign suddenly without notice to express frustration. Someone logs off on a Friday and never...