PM Modi and PM Takaichi oversaw summit outcomes on AI, defence, energy resilience and economic security as India and Japan widened ties.
TOP HEADLINES
Ebola cases in eastern Congo have climbed to 896, with officials reporting 232 deaths and wider spread across 33 health zones.
DR Congo reports 689 confirmed Ebola cases as WHO warns that Bundibugyo virus transmission remains active across eastern provinces.
DR Congo has confirmed 598 Ebola cases and 115 deaths as health teams respond across eastern provinces hit by Bundibugyo virus.
WHO reports 507 confirmed Ebola cases and 88 deaths across Congo and Uganda as Bundibugyo virus response efforts continue.
Sports
Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.
Emirates says passengers made over 1 million Starlink Wi-Fi connections as free inflight internet expands across its fleet.
Amazon plans $48B in India from 2026 to 2030, adding $13B for AI and cloud infrastructure after Andy Jassy met Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Japan’s revised AI Basic Plan draft seeks global cooperation on AI risks, cybersecurity, model safety and misinformation controls.
Modi and Macron reviewed defence, space, civil nuclear energy, education mobility and Innovation Roadmap 2030 during talks in Nice.
Etihad Airways marks 20 years of France flights, with Abu Dhabi to Paris service now reaching up to three daily flights and Nice seasonal links.
The global luxury market faces a 2% decline in 2024, with 50 million consumers exiting due to high prices and reduced innovation, Bain & Company’s annual report reveals.
Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, reaching 2.39 million units as registered vehicles and kei cars grew overall.
Lifestyle
U.S. Polo Assn. has launched its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, blending sporty style and festive warmth, with pieces perfect for gifting this holiday season.
