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Brent crude rose 33 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to USD 64.04 a barrel by 0435 GMT, after gaining 0.4 per cent the previous session.

Oil prices rise amid expectations that US Fed will cut rates

Tensions spiked between Iran and the West after Iranian commandos seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf.

30 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

Sindhu was the runners-up of the recently concluded Indonesia Open. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Japan Open: Sindhu, Praneeth proceed to quarter-finals

The 24-year-old Sindhu, after losing first game against Ohori comeback stronger and won the two consecutive games 21-10, 21-13.

25 Jul 2019 8:47 PM

The cuts, exceeding 7 per cent of Nissan’s 138,000-strong workforce

Nissan to double global job cuts to over 10,000: source

The global plan includes the 4,800 job cuts announced in May and will mostly be at factories overseas with low utilisation rates.

24 Jul 2019 10:35 AM

Benchmark crude prices were still on track for their biggest weekly decline in seven weeks, having fallen sharply earlier in the week on hopes for easing Middle East tensions as well as demand concerns and a dwindling storm impact.

Oil jumps after US Navy downs Iranian drone

Brent crude futures were up USD 1.17, or 1.9 per cent, at USD 63.10 a barrel by 0505 GMT.

19 Jul 2019 1:13 PM

The fire department dispatched 35 fire engines and other fire-fighting vehicles to the site. (Photo: AFP)

13 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio

Police said the fierce blaze appeared to have been started deliberately but there was no immediate information on a possible motive.

18 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

JAXA officials said earlier that the probe appeared to have landed successfully, but confirmation came only after Hayabusa2 lifted back up from the asteroid and resumed communications with the control room. (Photo: AFP)

Japan's USD 270 million craft makes second touchdown on distant asteroid

The successful touchdown was greeted with cheering and applause in the JAXA mission control room, with officials grinning and shaking hands.

11 Jul 2019 11:06 AM

Industry and government data for release later on Tuesday and on Wednesday is expected to show that US crude stockpiles fell for a fourth consecutive week, dropping 3.6 million barrels.

Oil prices drop on signs global economy slowing amid trade disputes

Oil prices are being pressured by ongoing worries about demand as the US-China trade war.

09 Jul 2019 9:49 AM

More than 200 people were killed in western Japan last July, when prolonged heavy rain triggered landslides and flood. (Photo: Representational)

Japan's Kagoshima city orders 600,000 residents to take shelter in evacuation centres

About 900 mm (35.4 inches) of rain has fallen on the southernmost main island of Kyushu, where Kagoshima is located.

03 Jul 2019 1:14 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora. (Photo: ANI)

PM addresses Indian diaspora in Japan; reiterates 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas'

Prime Minister is in Japan to attend the G-20 summit which would be his first meeting with world leaders.

27 Jun 2019 5:33 PM

Brent futures were up 50 cents, or 0.8 per cent, at USD 65.70 a barrel.

Oil prices climb as US, Iran tensions mount

West Texas Intermediate crude was up 70 cents, or 1.2 per cent, at USD 58.13 a barrel.

24 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys and delay other services, causing chaos in a country known for the efficiency of its punctual transport systems. (Photo: Representational)

Tiny insect stops dozens of trains, affects 12k people in Japan

Local media said the slug had been burned to death after short-circuiting the device.

23 Jun 2019 1:06 PM

The former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea striker finished his career at Japanese club Sagan Tosu (Photo: AFP)

Retiring Spain star Torres eyes future coaching role

The 35-year-old, once one of the deadliest marksmen in the world, would not rule out a future in coaching.

23 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

Brent crude futures were up 34 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at USD 62.48 a barrel by 0028 GMT.

Oil extends gains amid Middle East tensions, US-China trade deal hopes

US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 44 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to USD 54.34 a barrel.

19 Jun 2019 8:46 AM

Many countries, including Japan, have seen plastic waste pile up in the wake of the ban. (Photo: File)

G20 countries set to seal marine pollution deal

Plastic pollution has become an increasing concern, particularly after bans imposed by some countries on the import of plastic waste.

16 Jun 2019 6:38 PM

'A greater participation of MSMEs in developing countries will boost both domestic and global trade because they are crucial for jobs and income generation on which the livelihood of millions is dependent,' Goyal said. (Photo: ANI)

Greater participation of MSMEs boosts domestic, global trade: Piyush Goyal at G20

The meeting focused on the ways to promote trade and cooperation among the G20 countries.

09 Jun 2019 11:55 AM

G20 leaders had agreed last December to review the WTO reform in Osaka later this month.

G20 finance chiefs to warn of trade risks, differ on how 'pressing'

Global growth appears to be stabilizing and is projected to pick up moderately later this year and into 2020, said G20 communique.

08 Jun 2019 6:04 PM

Ministers are weighing the possibility of a new tax policy based on the amount of business a company does in a country, not where it is headquartered.

'Hurry up!': G20 urged to speed up tax on tech giants

While there were gaps on exact system, the policymakers agreed there needed to be a global approach to taxing the tech giants.

08 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said Renault should concentrate on forging closer ties with its Japanese partner Nissan before seeking other alliances.

France ready to cut Renault stake to shore up Nissan partnership: finance minister

The proposed Fiat Chrysler deal collapsed suddenly on Thursday, with FCA laying the blame at the door of Paris.

08 Jun 2019 11:10 AM

Oil prices have fallen sharply on fears about slowing global demand.

Oil prices fall on rise in US inventories, supply worries

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down by 32 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at USD 53.16 a barrel.

05 Jun 2019 9:04 AM

The station is a terminal of the self-driving Kanazawa Seaside Line in the port city of Yokohama. (Representational Image)

14 injured as driverless train goes wrong way in Japan

Mikami added that the operator has shut down the line and it was uncertain when services would be resumed.

02 Jun 2019 1:18 PM

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