Japan increases single and multi‑entry visa costs to 15,000 and 30,000 yen, citing inflation and currency shifts amid a post‑pandemic tourism surge.

Meta’s veteran Will Cathcart exits WhatsApp’s leadership after seven years, handing over to Cred founder Kunal Shah as the platform scales in India and beyond.

Record executive Clive Davis, who shaped careers of legends from Aretha Franklin to Alicia Keys, passes away after a long battle with respiratory illness.

At least 13 people were killed and 66 injured after a blast at the Ras Laffan LNG facility, the country’s biggest gas hub.

After U.S. Vice‑President JD Vance said Iran might welcome inspectors back, Tehran says it takes no new commitments amid a 60‑day sanctions relief that enables U.S. dollar oil sales.

US singer Oliver Tree has been repatriated to California following a fatal helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, with family confirming his final wishes

Japan raises visa fees fivefold, marking the first hike in almost five decades. Single‑entry visa cost jumps from 3,000 to 15,000 yen.

A fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe has killed a 46‑year‑old Italian tourist and forced nearly 1,700 guests to leave the resort.

A fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe claims one tourist’s life and forces 1,700 guests to evacuate. Authorities are investigating and repatriating victims.

A teenager from India died when he fell from a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park after the driver stepped away for a photo.

A Cape Verde supporter erupts in disbelief during a BBC News broadcast when his country records its first World Cup goal against Uruguay.

India A star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks List A record with an 11‑ball 50 off Sri Lanka A, leaving the cricket world in awe.

Dutch royalty celebrate a 5‑1 win over Sweden and Curacao’s first World Cup point against Ecuador in a single, unforgettable day of football.

Japanese football fans sweep World Cup stands, but debate sparks over men’s minimal household chores and gender disparities in Japan’s home life

A 68‑year‑old pétanque player dies after a disputed metal boule strike during a rivalry in Mimizan. Authorities investigate the tragic incident.

Record executive Clive Davis, who shaped careers of legends from Aretha Franklin to Alicia Keys, passes away after a long battle with respiratory illness.

Music mogul who signed Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and others passes away.

Clive Davis, who launched careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others, dies at age 94.

In Ibadan, two sets of twins join together in a rare joint wedding, celebrating Yoruba twin traditions and a decade‑long love story.

Fans across Southeast Asia fell victim to ticket‑scam schemes during BTS's massive comeback tour, losing thousands as fake resellers cash in on the frenzy.

President Trump accuses Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni of demanding a photo at the G7 summit and blocking US military flights in Iran, sparking a diplomatic spat.

Japanese football fans sweep World Cup stands, but debate sparks over men’s minimal household chores and gender disparities in Japan’s home life

A new memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran lifts sanctions and opens the Strait of Hormuz, yet it pauses the core dispute over the war’s aim.

Japanese fans’ stadium clean‑ups during the World Cup spark praise, yet social media backlash highlights a home bias against men’s housework.

A fresh look at the deal that ended the conflict and the hidden motives that shaped the clash in the Middle East

Former US Fed chair Alan Greenspan, who steered the nation through booms and busts, passes away at 100, leaving a mixed legacy of growth and crises.

Japan increases single and multi‑entry visa costs to 15,000 and 30,000 yen, citing inflation and currency shifts amid a post‑pandemic tourism surge.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a political newcomer backed by Donald Trump, narrowly secures Colombia’s presidency in a runoff that could reshape the country’s security strategy.

A continent-wide heatwave triggers red heat alerts, school closures and transport disruptions as temperatures soar beyond 40°C.

After U.S. Vice‑President JD Vance said Iran might welcome inspectors back, Tehran says it takes no new commitments amid a 60‑day sanctions relief that enables U.S. dollar oil sales.

A continent-wide heatwave triggers red heat alerts, school closures and transport disruptions as temperatures soar beyond 40°C.

A sweeping heatwave prompts red alerts, school closures, and tragic fatalities in France, Spain, and Italy, with temperatures expected to hit 44°C.

A 28‑year‑old mother of four faces graphic gang rape in her home, stirring memories of Delhi’s 2012 assault amid a broader crisis of sexual violence in India.

When a ransomware worm cut off more than 100 Romanian hospitals, staff fell back on pen and paper, IT teams raced to restore backups, and the country gained hard lessons in cyber‑resilience.

Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of court for ignoring a court order that halted the construction of a US‑funded Ebola quarantine facility, sparking protests and a fatal clash.

At least 13 people were killed and 66 injured after a blast at the Ras Laffan LNG facility, the country’s biggest gas hub.

WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart steps down, replaced by Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah; Meta holds a stake in Cred and aims to boost the app in India.

When a ransomware worm cut off more than 100 Romanian hospitals, staff fell back on pen and paper, IT teams raced to restore backups, and the country gained hard lessons in cyber‑resilience.

A massive blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas plant on June 21 killed 13 people and injured 66; officials say it poses no threat to exports.

AI startup Shift offers free cleaning in exchange for filmed footage, raising privacy concerns amid New York's tech surge.