Japan says US sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate' 19-Aug 14:58

Japan's foreign ministry said on ​Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on ‌the International Criminal Court and its president, Judge ​Tomoko Akane, ​were "very unfortunate."

UK's Ithaca Energy lifts dividend view after strong half-year production 19-Aug 14:58

​Oil and gas producer ‌Ithaca Energy raised its 2026 dividend forecast on ​Wednesday, buoyed by ​robust cash generation and growth ⁠in half-year production.

Kerala's snake boat racers keep tradition afloat in face of floods and financial challenges 19-Aug 14:43

This weekend around 20 wooden boats, 100-foot long and powered by about 100 rowers each, will slice ​through Kerala's backwaters to compete for the most prestigious trophy in the centuries-old sport of "vallam kali", or snake boat racing.