Japan will create a $10 billion financial framework to help Asian nations secure oil and other energy resources amid rising geopolitical tensions, aiming to safeguard regional supply chains and reduce the risk of disruptions affecting key industries.

The annual “Balikatan” exercises involving the Philippines and the United States military will bring together more than 17,000 troops and multiple allies, underscoring Washington’s commitment to regional security.

Asian nations are scrambling to arrange energy-swapping deals to counter severe fuel shortages stemming from the Middle East conflict

The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.73%, with losses recorded in every sector except oil and gas.

Cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastate Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and infrastructure damaged, as authorities race to restore access and aid stranded residents

After sweeping past China’s Hainan Island, Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam, flooding homes, downing trees, and forcing mass evacuations despite weakening winds

Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam have seen striking annual increases in spending by Greek travelers aged 25 to 34—up by 45%, 45%, and 42%, respectively.

Dr. Yanis Ben Amor shares how AI can reshape global health and education -and reduce inequalities- but cautions that countries must invest and adapt.