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US, Japan, South Korea Start 'First-Of-Its-Kind' Naval Drill

World News | AFP | Thursday May 23, 2019

The "Pacific Vanguard" drill brings together more than 3,000 sailors from the four countries to "sharpen skills and strengthen practical cooperation at sea," the US Seventh Fleet said in a statement.

Trump To Get Royal Treatment On Japan Emperor Visit

World News | AFP | Thursday May 23, 2019

The official highlight is Trump's state visit early Monday with Naruhito and a banquet that night at the imperial palace.

'Mother Of Satan' Bombs Show Foreign Hand In Lanka Attacks: Investigators

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2019

One month after the Sri Lanka suicide attacks that killed more than 250 people, investigators have told AFP the bombers used "Mother of Satan" explosives favoured by the ISIS group that are a new sign of foreign involvement.

Huawei Says It Will Not Bow to US Pressure, Claims Growth 'May Slow, but Only Slightly'

Gadgets 360 Staff With Inputs From AFP | Monday May 20, 2019

Huawei is ready to deal with Washington's crackdown and will reduce its reliance on US components, its founder told Japanese media.

President Donald Trump Delays Decision On Auto Tariffs For Up To 6 Months

AFP | Saturday May 18, 2019

President Donald Trump on Friday announced a six-month delay in imposing steep tariffs on auto imports, seeking to pressure Europe and Japan into bargaining table concessions on trade.

Crowd Gathered To Protest Against Mass Extinction, Then The Streets Went Red

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 13, 2019

Environmental protesters spilled fake blood Sunday on the steps of the Trocadero, a Paris tourist landmark, in a stunt to highlight the accelerated loss of biodiversity on Earth, AFP journalists reported.

Terrorists Storm 5-Star Hotel In Pak's Gwadar, Gunshots Heard: Reports

World News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday May 11, 2019

A five-star hotel in Pakistan's Balochistan was attacked by terrorists who forced their way in on Saturday, news agency AFP said, quoting a minister.

Anne Hathaway Honoured With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Entertainment | AFP | Friday May 10, 2019

Anne Hathaway is best-known for her performances in films such as Les Miserables and The Princess Diaries, among others

Lyft Loss Widens To $1.1 Billion, Unveils Waymo Partnership

AFP | Wednesday May 8, 2019

Lyft said Tuesday its loss in the past quarter widened to $1.1 billion in the ride-hailing giant's first financial report as a public company, as it announced it was teaming up with former Google car unit Waymo on autonomous taxis.

Porsche fined 535 mn euros over diesel cheating

AFP | Tuesday May 7, 2019

German prosecutors have imposed a fine of 535 million euros ($598.99 million) on German luxury carmaker Porsche AG for neglecting supervisory obligations linked to diesel emissions cheating, they said in a statement on Tuesday.

Thrust Reverser "Not Working" On Florida Plane That Crashed In River

World News | AFP | Monday May 6, 2019

A feature that helps aircraft slow down on landing was broken on a Boeing 737 that skidded into a river in Florida, a top transportation safety official said Sunday.

Sri Lanka Expels 200 Islamic Clerics After Easter Attacks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 5, 2019

Sri Lanka has expelled over 600 foreign nationals, including around 200 Islamic clerics, since the Easter suicide bombings blamed on a local terror group, a minister told AFP Sunday.

Asia In Charge Of Electric Car Battery Production

AFP | Friday May 3, 2019

Europe is looking catch up with the Asian Markets, with France and Germany saying on Thursday they would form an alliance to develop next-generation batteries in a bid to counteract Asia's dominance.

One Million Species Face Extinction Due To Humans, Says Draft UN Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2019

Up to one million species face extinction due to human influence, according to a draft UN report obtained by AFP that painstakingly catalogues how humanity has undermined the natural resources upon which its very survival depends.

Avengers: Endgame Breaks India Booking Records

Entertainment | AFP | Thursday April 25, 2019

Avengers: Endgame might break the record set by the 2017 Indian film Bahubali 2, which notched up 3.3 million advance sales