Japan faced significant disruptions in payments across the country due to a technical failure that began on Thursday morning. Credit cards became unusable at various points, including markets and train stations, while the Mobile Pasmo application was also taken offline. Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS Co. announced that the technical issue started around 08:00 local time. No…

In Tokyo, Japan, authorities are encouraging public workers to wear more comfortable clothing due to rising temperatures and energy costs. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike stated, 'We are promoting clothing that prioritizes comfort. Depending on the job, this includes shorts.' The 'Tokyo Cool Biz' campaign aims to reduce air conditioning use in offices during the summer.…

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there are currently no expectations for the rapid resumption of peace talks with Ukraine. Peskov commented on the reports of Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov's resignation, stating that the person holding the position is of no significance to Russia. The Kremlin Spokesman said, "What is important for Moscow is that…

The United Nations has announced that two refugee boats carrying over 500 people are feared to have sunk off the coast of Myanmar. This incident could be one of the largest maritime disasters in the region. In a joint statement by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…

The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that, as part of the ongoing special military operation, the energy and transportation infrastructure used by armed formations in Ukraine has been bombed, and over 1400 militants have been neutralized. The Russian army, which continues to advance on all fronts, neutralized 1,450 soldiers of the Ukrainian army and…

The European Union (EU) recorded a trade deficit of 12.1 billion euros in May due to an increase in energy imports. According to data released by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat), the EU's exports increased by 1.1 percent to 215.7 billion euros, while imports rose by 10.8 percent to 227.8 billion euros. The EU's trade…

A significant decision has been made in İstanbul to combat forest fires. As of today, the sale and use of fireworks, signal flares, torches, and similar combustible-explosive materials are prohibited throughout the city. The purpose of this ban is to take necessary measures against the increased risk of forest fires due to rising temperatures in…

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Te Anau, a tourist town on New Zealand's South Island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert. According to New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 40 kilometers north of Te Anau, a gateway to the scenic Fiordland region. The United States…

The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, approved Sergey Koretskiy as the new prime minister. Koretskiy replaced Yuliya Sviridenko, who was dismissed from her post. Koretskiy's close relationship with Timur Mindich, a key figure in Ukraine's corruption scandal, has sparked criticism. Koretskiy's past as the head of Naftogaz and his connections to certain files linked to…

Following the collapse of weeks-long ceasefire and the resurgence of the US-Iran war, top officials at the Pentagon are quietly evaluating potential military scenarios against Cuba. Military strategists have been considering various operation options against Cuba in recent weeks, including an air drop operation by the 101st Airborne Division, the only unit trained for such…