Asia October 2, 2023 Tokyo startup unveils 14.8-foot Gundam-style robot for $3 million Tokyo-based startup Tsubame Industries developed a colossal robot resembling "Mobile Suit Gundam," a Japanese animation series, and it's available for purchase at a price of $3 million.
France September 29, 2023 As Paris Olympics approach, French authorities launch efforts to eradicate bedbugs French authorities are taking action to eliminate bedbugs as the Paris Olympics approach, amid concerns about the pests infesting public transportation and spaces.
US September 28, 2023 Former Pareteum executives charged with accounting and disclosure fraud by SEC The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against former executives of telecommunications company Pareteum, alleging accounting and disclosure fraud.
South Africa September 28, 2023 South African poultry producer culls 410,000 chickens amid avian flu outbreak, fears of shortages loom South Africa's RCL Foods revealed that its poultry division has taken the drastic step of culling 410,000 chickens in response to the country's most severe outbreak of avian flu.
Russia September 26, 2023 Russia weighs ban on Japanese seafood imports over Fukushima water release Russia is considering the possibility of banning Japanese seafood imports in response to Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea.
Australia September 26, 2023 PwC Australia implements governance reforms following confidential tax document scandal PwC Australia is implementing significant governance reforms in the wake of a scandal involving the leak of confidential tax documents.
World September 26, 2023 World Bank head claims wealthy nations' contributions could boost lending capacity by over $100B World Bank Group President Ajay Banga stated that potential new contributions from affluent nations could bolster the bank's lending capacity by upwards of $100 billion over ten years.
US September 22, 2023 US urges Mexico to address energy measures and trade concerns, seeks resolution under USMCA A U.S. trade official emphasized the need for Mexico to address concerns raised by the United States regarding its energy policies during consultations held under the USMCA.
Washington September 22, 2023 EPA finds no immediate health threat from lead near telecom cables in Pennsylvania The EPA released findings from soil sampling near telecommunications cables in two Pennsylvania towns, indicating there are currently no immediate health threats to nearby residents.
United Kingdom September 22, 2023 Global polio eradication effort faces challenges in meeting 2023 targets An independent strategic review indicated that the global effort to eradicate polio is likely to fall short of two crucial targets for this year in the ongoing battle against the virus.
Australia September 22, 2023 Australia shifts focus to sustained, inclusive full employment in new economic policy Australia is set to unveil a new economic policy that prioritizes sustained and inclusive full employment, marking a strategic move to build upon its robust labor market.