
Japan Rice Farmers Face Sharp Cuts in Advance Payments as Demand Weakens
Agricultural cooperatives in 16 Japanese prefectures have cut advance rice payments by 20% to 40% on average as higher prices, imports and increased supply weaken demand.
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Agricultural cooperatives in 16 Japanese prefectures have cut advance rice payments by 20% to 40% on average as higher prices, imports and increased supply weaken demand.

Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.

The Centre has constituted a 31-member Joint Committee of Parliament to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, with BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal appointed as its chairperson. The panel has 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members and must submit its report before the first week of the Winter Session concludes.

Jaguar Land Rover plans to reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles while targeting £1.7 billion in savings, as the luxury automaker simplifies its operations and prepares five new products.

As the Iran conflict intensifies, Donald Trump faces growing instability at home, with multiple top officials fired and more expected in a widening shake-up.

The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting the use of the Equal Earth map projection, which more accurately represents Africa’s vast landmass and challenges the long-standing dominance of the Mercator map.

The Falkland Islands remain one of the most sensitive territorial disputes between Britain and Argentina. From the 1982 war and Argentina’s constitutional claim to emerging oil resources and renewed US involvement, the islands continue to carry major political, strategic and economic significance.

US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait,” while continuing to make provocative claims over US control of the strategically important waterway.

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for certain cap-subject H-1B petitions, a move that could significantly increase the cost for employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers.

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) governs foreign donations to individuals and organizations in India. Here's how an FCRA amendment bill is passed, the majority required, and its potential impact.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has criticised the Opposition for questioning India’s latest GDP figures, insisting that the economy’s 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter reflects genuine economic resilience.

Rockstar Games has showcased an extended section of GTA 6 at its headquarters, revealing fresh details about Vice City, protagonists Jason and Lucia, vehicle theft and the game's evolving open-world experience.