Tokyo, Dec 8, 2025: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Japan’s northern coast on Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue tsunami alerts for parts of Hokkaido and Aomori. Authorities warned of waves up to three metres and began safety checks at regional nuclear facilities as…
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Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court Fire: Three Days of Mourning
Hong Kong has launched a three-day official mourning period after a devastating blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po that officials say has killed at least 128 people and injured dozens. The city observed a moment of silence at government headquarters, with flags flown at half-mast…
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India GDP 8.2%: What’s Driving the Growth Surge
India’s economy accelerated sharply in Q2 of fiscal 2025–26, with real GDP expanding by 8.2% and half-year growth (April–September) registering 8.0%. The strong print reflects wide-based gains a resilient services sector, a rebounding manufacturing base, easing inflation and improving labour-market indicators that together paint a convincing picture of sustained momentum….