India's Modi arrives in Kashmir to open strategic railway
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kashmir on Friday, his first visit to the contested Himalayan region since a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan last month, and opened a strategic railway line.
Read moreBacteria cancels water shows at Japan's World Expo
The discovery of high levels of bacteria has led the World Expo in Japan's Osaka to suspend daily water shows and use of a shallow play pool, organisers said.
Read moreNew Europe push to curb children's social media use
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and now want to limit minors' access to social media.
Read moreMuslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as hajj nears end in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims were performing the last major ritual of the hajj -- the "stoning of the devil" -- on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Read moreIndia's central bank cuts rates more than expected to boost growth
India's central bank cut interest rates more than expected on Friday, citing muted inflation and a need to kickstart economic growth amid concerns about the impact of US tariffs.
Read moreVietnam exports up as US tariff threat lingers
Vietnam's exports rose sharply last month, official figures showed Friday, as the communist country tries to negotiate relief from swingeing tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.
Read moreIndian police arrest two after deadly cricket stampede: reports
Indian police have arrested two people including a senior executive at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reports said Friday, after 11 fans were crushed to death during celebrations for the team's maiden IPL title.
Read moreChina fans savage team again after latest World Cup flop
Fed-up Chinese football fans and pundits expressed dismay Friday after the country's World Cup dreams were torpedoed following a crushing qualifying defeat in Indonesia.
Read moreStudio Ghibli marks 40 years, but future looks uncertain
Japan's Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month with two Oscars and legions of fans young and old won over by its complex plots and fantastical hand-drawn animation.
Read moreSGA says Thunder have what it takes to rebound from game one heartbreaker
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the Thunder must stick to the principles that made them the best team in the NBA regular season as they seek to bounce back from a devastating loss to Indiana in game one of the NBA Finals.
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