Job threats, rogue bots: five hot issues in AI
WorldAs artificial intelligence evolves at a blistering pace, world leaders and thousands of other delegates will discuss how to handle the technology at the AI Impact Summit, which opens Monday in New Delhi.
Japan's economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi
WorldJapan's economy limped back to meagre growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government as cost-of-living pressures drag on confidence and domestic demand.
Japan, Britain, Italy vow cooperation on fighter jet
WorldTOKYO -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held talks separately with his counterparts from Britain and Italy in Munich, southern Germany, on Friday, confirming cooperation toward joint development of a next-generation fighter jet.
Weakened satisfaction likely to drive excessive drinking
WorldKYOTO -- A weakening of a mechanism that produces a sense of satisfaction after drinking could lead to excessive alcohol consumption, a team of Japanese and other researchers has found.
Japan approves muscular dystrophy drug price of 300mn yen
WorldTOKYO -- An advisory panel to Japan's health minister decided Friday to allow public health insurance coverage for a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy beginning February 20 and set the drug's official price at about 304.97 million yen.
New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person
WorldNew Zealand was bracing for more heavy rains on Saturday after floods swept through one regional centre, causing power outages, road collapses and home evacuations while a man's body was found in a vehicle submerged on a highway.
Water leak and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre woes
WorldAfter a break-in and strikes, a ticket fraud scandal and a water leak on Friday brought new troubles to France's Louvre museum.
Three skiers killed in avalanche in France's Val d'Isere resort
WorldPARIS - Three skiers died after being swept away in an avalanche in the upmarket French Alpine ski resort of Val d'Isere on Friday, Cedric Bonnevie, who is in charge of the resort's pistes, told reporters.
Michael Kors brings 'New York chic' to NY Fashion Week with latest collection
WorldMichael Kors launched its fall/winter collection on Thursday during New York Fashion Week as models in wool coats and monochromatic sweaters walked the runway carrying feathered bags.
Malaysia's economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years in 2025, exceeding expectations
WorldKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year, the central bank said on Friday.
