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Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in the strategic Zojila tunnel through a Himalayan mountain on Tuesday, a milestone in providing all-weather access to the frontier Ladakh region with China. India and China, the world's two most populous nations, are intense rivals competing for strategic influence across South Asia. Ties have thawed since a 2020 border clash, but their 3,500-kilometer (2,200-mile) frontier has been a perennial source of tension. The tunn

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to attend the World Cup, as the global football tournament prepares to kick off. "I will, I will," Trump said when an AFP reporter asked him in the Oval Office if he planned to be at any World Cup matches. He did not give any details, but FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has said he expects Trump to present the trophy to the winning team at the final on July 19. Last year Trump did the honors - and was booed - at the FIFA Club W

LG Innotek, an affiliate of South Korea's LG Group, has announced a plan to build its first semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam. LG Innotek signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hai Phong municipal government on June 4 at LG Science Park in Seoul for the investment project. Under the agreement, LG Innotek will construct the new facility in Hai Phong through its Vietnamese manufacturing subsidiary. Construction is scheduled to begin next month and be complet

Japan's Sézanne, once crowned Asia's best restaurant, has lost its coveted three Michelin stars ahead of the Michelin Guide's autumn 2026 update following the departure of its founding chef. Sézanne Restaurant in Japan's Tokyo While Michelin made no public announcement, users on online forum Reddit recently noticed that Sézanne's three-star designation had disappeared from the Michelin Guide website. The move follows the exit of opening chef Daniel Calvert in April, according

Hong Kong will soon open its first 24-hour convenience store operated by a humanoid robot capable of serving customers in multiple languages. Galbot's humanoid robot stocks retail goods Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Sunday that the 24-hour store, located on the waterfront in Hung Hom, will feature a humanoid robot developed by a mainland Chinese company that can assist both residents and tourists, the South China Morning Post reported. Chan said the outlet will be

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's Xi Jinping held a summit on Monday in Pyongyang and agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, North Korea's state media KCNA said on Tuesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watch a march-past as Kim holds a welcome ceremony for Xi at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea June 8, 2026 The two leaders agreed to develop bilateral relations into a new chapter, KCN

Japanese retail chain Daiso is set to shutter its Tampines 1 outlet later in June after 14 years in operation, its third Singapore closure in 2026. A Daiso outlet in Singapore The outlet will open for its last day on June 21 before officially closing the next day, according to the chain’s Facebook post on Saturday. "We thank you for your continuous support at DAISO TAMPINES 1 over the years," the post read. The store has been operating since 2012, according to the Daiso Singa

FIFA could be forced to refund 2026 World Cup ticket buyers if U.S. investigators find that its pricing and seat allocation policies violated consumer protection laws. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) receives a symbolic World Cup ticket from FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Ottawa, Ontario, on Oct. 10, 2025 Authorities in New York and New Jersey have opened a joint investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices amid accusations that the football governing body used u

Four prominent Chinese researchers have been stripped of senior academic roles after investigations uncovered manipulated or fabricated data in high-profile scientific studies. (From top left to right) Chinese scientists Wang Ping, Chen Quan, Kang Tiebang and Kuang Dongming Last weekend, Nankai University dismissed Quan Chen, dean of its College of Life Sciences, for failing to properly oversee the quality and authenticity of experimental data in a 2024 paper published in Nat

Indonesia's central bank chief and finance minister have agreed to push up government bond yields to attract portfolio inflows and support the record-low rupiah. A general view of the skyline of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia Bank Indonesia (BI) and the finance ministry "will increase the ‌attractiveness of yields" on Indonesian assets "so that portfolio inflows return" to the country, Governor Perry Warjiyo told a press conference at parliament building. Southeast As

Dubai International Airport, named the world's busiest international airport by passenger traffic, will close permanently by 2035 as Dubai shifts all flight operations to nearby Al Maktoum International Airport. An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026 All flights and services currently operating at Dubai International Airport, including those of Emirates, will be relocated to

Indonesia is planning one of the world's largest solar power development programs with a targeted capacity of up to 100 gigawatts (GW) and an estimated investment of US$71.3 billion, as the country seeks to accelerate energy transition and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. A worker is cleaning solar panels that provide partial electrical power to Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) said it has coordinated with the

As Netflix looks to integrate generative AI to help subscribers navigate its vast library, the streaming giant faces renewed scrutiny over whether its recommendation engine is actually alienating audiences. Netflix is ​​testing new AI tools to help users find relevant content faster Netflix recently disclosed plans to deploy generative AI to help users locate relevant programming more quickly across its massive content catalog. However, the move has reignited a long-standing

While natural beverages and fruits offer notable health benefits, medical experts warn that overconsumption cannot replace the essential role of plain water and may introduce unintended health risks. Images of fresh coconut water on a summer day Body temperature is regulated by the brain's hypothalamus through physiological mechanisms such as sweating, peripheral vasodilation, blood flow adjustment, and the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balances. "No fruit is capable o

Apple is preparing to enter the global eyewear market—a sector nearly as massive as smartphones—deploying a strategy similar to the one it used to disrupt traditional giants Swatch and Fossil. Apple targets the smart glasses market When the iPhone manufacturer rolled out the Apple Watch in 2015, the smartwatch segment was still nascent and highly fragmented. Within just a few years, the tech titan transformed into the world's largest watchmaker by volume. The impact on tradit

Despite posting double-digit growth in its first six weeks driven by the highly sought-after Ultra variant, Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is already showing signs of a swift slowdown. The Galaxy S26 series recorded double-digit growth in the US and South Korea, but declined in China and Japan Latest data from market research firm Counterpoint Research indicates that Samsung's premium Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup initially achieved highly favorable commercial results. During the

During a high-profile meeting between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and top executives from SK, LG, and Naver in Seoul on the evening of June 5, Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin stole the spotlight by settling the bill for every customer in the restaurant. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was seen drinking with leaders from SK, LG, and Naver On Friday evening, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang held a roughly two-hour casual gathering with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and

Harry Kane’s explosive goalscoring exploits for Bayern Munich have established him as a frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, irrespective of England's World Cup fortunes. Harry Kane had a stellar season with Bayern Munich Harry Kane enters the 2026 World Cup holding status as one of the most formidable forwards in world football. Following a stellar campaign with Bayern Munich, the English striker is widely viewed by pundits as a genuine force in the race for the Ballon d'Or

Two new restaurants received Michelin stars at a ceremony on Thursday night, taking the total number of establishments rated in Vietnam to 11. Representatives of Vietnamese restaurants receiving their one Michelin star at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 4, 2026 The two new entries, each getting one star, are Onvit in Hanoi and Upstairs in HCMC. Chef Truong Hiep, 31, co-founder of Upstairs, opened 18 months ago, said the restaurant offers contemporary Vietnamese cuisine by preserv

A social media-famous dog in China went missing and was later sold to a dog meat restaurant for 180 yuan (US$25) and eaten, prompting its owner to seek legal action. Chinese travel influencer Guo and his border collie Chutou amassed 1.5 million followers on Chinese social media Chutou, an eight-year-old border collie known online for his intelligence, energy and gentle temperament, belonged to travel influencer Guo from Henan Province, the South China Morning Post reported. T