Nearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence in US defence commitments, survey finds

Nyeman Wangsu finished 15th in the Asian Games women's Changquan final with 9.573 points. Hong Kong's Hui Yu Lydia Sham won gold.

Typhoon Dujuan disrupted the Asian Games, postponing equestrian events, while heavy rain warnings cast doubt over Tuesday’s India-Japan T20I.

Chinese and US negotiators made progress on artificial intelligence (AI) and trade ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House later this week. “We had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters following Sunday’s eight-hour-long negotiations at JPMorgan Chase’s head office in New York. The talks had a “good atmosphere” and were “not bad”, said China’s Li Chenggang. Li’s promotion to international trade...

Suchika Tariyal lost her Asian Games MMA semifinal due to a controversial weight rule after a tie with Hui Hoon Teo.

The Calcutta High Court will hear Congress candidate Milan Pradhan's plea for protection. He seeks relief from coercive action in five additional criminal cases. Pradhan is already in judicial custody for five other registered cases. His arrest effectively ends his campaign for the Nandigram bypoll.

In a fascinating twist of scientific nomenclature, researchers have unveiled an oomycete boasting a staggering 181-letter name. Drawing inspiration from the ceremonial title of Bangkok, this unusual organism was actually found in Germany, cleverly playing with linguistic convention for fun. This discovery underscores the whimsical side of scientific taxonomy, showcasing how creativity can flourish even in the strict realm of scientific classification.

New Zealand and India have finalized a free trade agreement which will take effect next month. This landmark deal opens doors for New Zealand businesses to access India's large consumer market. India will provide duty-free access for one hundred percent of its exports to New Zealand. New Zealand offers market access for seventy percent of its tariff lines to India.

Scientists in China have simulated a drone attack on one of the country’s major suspension bridges to determine the vulnerability of key transport hubs to modern warfare tactics. The researchers found that a drone carrying just 30kg (66lbs) of TNT could trigger a bridge collapse if it detonated within inches of the main suspension cable at the point where it meets a support tower. The targeted bridge strikes that have featured in Russia’s war on Ukraine show that warfare has shifted from mass...

Delhi has launched the SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, a 100-day initiative with a ₹2 crore prize pool to encourage young innovators to develop solutions to real-world problems. Students, researchers, startups, MSMEs and eligible institutions can participate. Here is a look at eligibility, focus areas, application process, important dates and government support.

Congress has highlighted that the gains from GST rate reductions are being wiped out by escalating inflation. They claim that increasing commodity prices have undermined the advantages of GST reform. The party also points out that GDP may provide a temporary sense of improvement, but it masked pressing issues within growth. Across all income levels, consumption remains lackluster, and real wages have fallen.