Narendra Modi The tête-à-tête inside Putin’s car lasted for 45 minutes India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, says he has had an “insightful” exchange with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a summit in China. The two leaders spent 45 minutes inside the Russian leader’s car – after which Modi posted a picture of…
The Taliban has called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 800 people and left thousands injured. Rescuers searched into the night for survivors on Monday after the 6.0 magnitude quake struck on Sunday. Many were trapped under the debris of simple mud and stone homes built into steep…
By Reuters Published September 1, 2025 Retail sales in Hong Kong grew 1.8% year-on-year in July, marking the third consecutive month of gains, according to government data released on Monday. Authorities expect consumer sentiment to remain stable. Hong Kong records 12% rise in tourist arrivals as retail sales rebound – Reuters Sales reached HK$29.7 billion…
In the rapidly evolving field of satellite communications, a lesser-known player is making waves by promising to bridge the gap between everyday smartphones and space-based networks. Skylo Technologies, often positioned as a cellular rival to SpaceX’s Starlink, has recently teased the introduction of satellite voice calling capabilities directly to mobile phones, without the need for…
An EV startup funded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has landed a top engineer from Tesla as they look to get off the ground. What’s happening? According to Electrek, EV startup Slate Auto has hired Napoleon Reyes, a former crucial cog in Tesla‘s manufacturing and production lines to help build up its Indiana pickup truck…
Elizabeth Quay in Perth City Merr Watson/women Who Drone | Photodisc | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose investors assessed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting of leaders in Tianjin, with tariff uncertainty weighing on sentiment. This comes after a U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are…
Every month, our editors round up the news you should know from around the internet. Here are September’s top stories. Kenya, a Final Destination for Fast Fashion, is Overwhelmed by Secondhand Clothing (Le Monde) Le Monde explores the rise of used clothing exports to Kenya, noting that “nearly 500 containers from around the world arrive……
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea’s state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate their three-way unity against the United States. Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among…
The justice secretary will be able to veto any new changes to sentencing guidelines proposed by an independent public body, the justice department has said. Shabana Mahmood said the change will “right the democratic deficit that has been uncovered” by ensuring the Sentencing Council can no longer issue new guidelines without her approval. The changes…
Bayer Leverkusen confirmed the permanent sale of Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta on transfer deadline day. The news received relatively minor attention on what proved an extremely hectic Monday for the Bundesliga outfit. Puerta’s €3.5m move to Racing de Santander in the Spanish Segunda still constitutes the end of an interesting chapter for the heavily capped…