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Thailand: Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in southern provinces

Days of relentless rain have triggered severe flooding across southern Thailand, inundating towns, disrupting transport and hospitals, and affecting tens of thousands of households.

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Yemen

Five people killed as gunmen attack Yemeni official's motorcade

At least five people were killed in the attacks which targeted a high-ranking member of Yemen’s internationally recognised government. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack as officials launch an investigation to determine to bring those responsible to justice.

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Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine

Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity.

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Officials clear debris after first Israeli strike in Beirut in months

Residents of Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik woke up on Monday to see debris scattered around roads targeted by the attack, as well as damaged cars and buildings.

China

China says Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan intervention remarks

China slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments suggesting potential Japanese military action over Taiwan as reckless and shocking, calling it a “grave violation” of international law and threatening a military response against any “aggression”.

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China's 2-tonne eVTOL completes cross-city cargo test flight

A domestically developed 2-tonne eVTOL has completed a low-altitude cross-city cargo test flight in southwest China’s Guizhou Province.

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Indian combat jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, killing pilot

The pilot of an Indian combat plane died after the aircraft crashed Friday during a demonstration flight for spectators at the Dubai Air Show, the Indian Air Force said.

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Miss Universe: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, who stood up to organisers, crowned 2025 winner

Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok on Friday, following a competition that drew significant attention due to disputes involving event organisers.

Energy Frontiers

ADIPEC spotlights AI to boost safety and reduce methane leaks

In partnership with Azpromo

ADIPEC 2025 highlighted a major leap in energy innovation, featuring AI-powered emissions detection, offshore drone monitoring and autonomous well solutions that promise lower methane intensity, stronger safety performance and more efficient, data-driven production across the sector.

Focus

Expo 2025 ends with global dialogue on life and sustainability

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan concluded with a final dialogue on sustainability and innovation. Throughout the event, the Theme Weeks offered a platform for different sections of society to exchange ideas on how to create a better tomorrow.

Global Japan

Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

In partnership with The Government of Japan

From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.