Japan PM visits earthquake-affected region to assess situation

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:48 PM

Tokyo, Aug 3 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday visited Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan following a powerful earthquake that struck the region last week, causing widespread destruction, local media reported.

Taiwan's survival relies on forging defence partnership with Japan: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:01 PM

Taipei, Aug 3 (IANS) The possibility of China's invasion of Taiwan is a scenario openly practised in military exercises launched by Beijing and based in its political doctrine. Taiwan cannot depend only on its distant allies, and its survival relies on having a defence partnership with Japan, a report has detailed.

CNG shortage, high fares disrupts life in Bangladesh

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:09 PM

Dhaka, Aug 3 (IANS) People in Dhaka and other areas of Bangladesh have been facing hardships as many compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered auto-rickshaws and public transport vehicles have not been operating due to an ongoing gas shortage in the country, local media reported on Monday.