Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.

New Delhi, May 29 -- Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died. He was 93. Suzuki, an honorary adviser at Seven &... Read More


In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

New Delhi, May 29 -- PayPal users will be able to make cashless payments in China using QR codes through Tencent's WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, the Chinese technology giant says, in a move... Read More


France's parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

New Delhi, May 29 -- For nearly two centuries after France abolished slavery, the colonial-era law that classified humans as property has remained quietly on the books. On Thursday, the lower house of... Read More


Thai court acquits a progressive political leader on charges of royal defamation

New Delhi, May 29 -- A criminal court in Thailand on Thursday acquitted the popular leader of a progressive political movement on charges of defaming the king and violating the law on online activity.... Read More


Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

New Delhi, May 29 -- A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish... Read More


A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

New Delhi, May 29 -- A Chinese political dissident is in South Korean custody after making a perilous escape from his country in a small rubber boat, officials and his friend said. It was his fourth k... Read More


Asia's defense summit opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns

New Delhi, May 29 -- China's rapid military modernization and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and growing concerns over American priorities are top issues on the table at Asia's premier defense summ... Read More


Lionel Messi is in Argentina's World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears

New Delhi, May 29 -- Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, w... Read More


35th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs held in Beijing

New Delhi, May 29 -- The 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 27 May 2026 in Beijing. The Indian delegation was led by... Read More


President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing to visit India from 30 May - 03 June 2026

New Delhi, May 29 -- The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, who was scheduled to visit India to participate in the International Big Cat Alliance Summit on 1 June (s... Read More