Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century spreads

People watch a wildfire site in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, March 4, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo. — Reuters TOKYO: Firefighters were on Tuesday battling Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of… ​People watch a wildfire site in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern…

EU Commission proposes joint borrowing as part of 800 billion euro defence plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen the European defence industry and the EU’s military capabilities, in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2025. — ReutersEurope under pressure to step up its defence spending.Commission proposes joint… ​European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen…

Iran court sentences ex-ministers to jail over corruption

Iran national flag. — AFP/FileFormer agriculture, industry ministers sentenced.They served under late president Ebrahim Raisi.Debsh Tea company’s top official also punished. An Iranian court has sentenced two former ministers to prison over a multi-billion-dollar… ​Iran national flag. — AFP/FileFormer agriculture, industry ministers sentenced.They served under late president Ebrahim Raisi.Debsh Tea company’s top official also punished.An…

First open iftar held at Windsor Castle in 1,000-year history

People breaking fast inside Windsor Castle’s State Apartments. — Reporter LONDON: A charity held the first-ever open iftar inside Windsor Castle’s State Apartments in the castle’s 1,000-year history. St George’s Hall, world renowned for hosting state banquets,… ​People breaking fast inside Windsor Castle’s State Apartments. — ReporterLONDON: A charity held the first-ever open iftar inside…