Asia
- 2d ago
Nippon Paint agrees to buy AkzoNobel Southeast Asian decorative paints business for $1.35 billion
The Japanese company will take over architectural coatings operations across seven countries including Vietnam and Australia by mid-2027 while retaining the Dulux brand.
- 5d ago
Arab football federations endorse Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election amid European opposition
The Union of Arab Football Associations backed Gianni Infantino following an 81st board meeting in Jeddah, bolstering the incumbent ahead of the March 2027 election in Rabat despite growing European resistance.
- 6d ago
Germany confirms first locally acquired case of Sindbis virus in Baden-Württemberg
A 60-year-old man in Baden-Württemberg has tested positive for Sindbis virus, marking the first documented locally transmitted human case in Germany after mosquitoes in the region were found carrying the pathogen.
- 6d ago
Asian chip stocks lift Nikkei 2.7% as cooling US inflation eases rate pressure
Asian stock markets gained on 1 October, led by a 2.7% rise in Tokyo's Nikkei following strong Micron revenue projections and lower-than-expected United States inflation data.
- 6d ago
Arthur Fils defeats Luca Van Assche in straight sets at Tokyo ATP 500 after late entry
World No. 9 Arthur Fils defeated compatriot Luca Van Assche 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the ATP 500 in Tokyo, securing his third victory in three days following an administrative error that forced him into qualifiers.
- Sep 30
Extreme heat and pollution exposed 40% of world population to dangerous ground ozone in 2026, Copernicus finds
A report from the European Union's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service shows that extreme heat and emissions exposed nearly 40% of people globally to dangerous ground-level ozone during the first eight months of 2026.
