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Japan’s wholesale inflation slowed for a fifth consecutive month in May because of sliding fuel and commodity prices, data showed on Monday, a sign cost-push pressure that has driven up consumer inflation may be subsiding. The data underscores the central bank’s view that consumer inflation will slow in coming months …

At least 10 people died and 25 were injured after a chartered bus carrying wedding guests rolled off a ramp at a roundabout in Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state, police said on Monday. The accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday near the town of Greta about 180 km …

Ten more people have been arrested for the deadly attack on two commune offices in Dak Lak Province Sunday, taking the total number so far to 26. Ministry of Public Security spokesman To An Xo said Monday that authorities are looking for the remaining attackers. On Sunday morning an unidentified …

A 9th grader in the central Nghe An Province has received an IELTS score of 8.5 on his first attempt. Nguyen Quoc Tuan Kiet, a student at the Dang Chanh Ky Secondary School, was admitted to Phan Boi Chau Specialized High School thanks to his strong score in the English-proficiency …

Police have arrested 16 people and rescued two hostages in the armed attacks at two police headquarters in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak that killed several officers and civilians. Lieutenant General To An Xo, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, said on Sunday afternoon police forces are …

Thousands of people living near a Philippine volcano have taken shelter in evacuation centers as officials warned Sunday of health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the rumbling crater. Seismology researchers said they had recorded at least one volcanic earthquake in the past 24 hours and red-hot rocks …

Indonesia’s parliamentary budget committee has approved additional 15 trillion rupiah ($1.01 billion) to speed up construction of the flagship new capital Nusantara, a senior lawmaker said on Friday. Said Abdullah, the committee’s chair, said the additional 15 trillion will go to this year’s construction, on top of the 22 trillion …

Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry. No injuries occurred, NHK and one of the airlines said, but the incident led to the closure of one …

Two giant yellow ducks meant to signify good fortune in Hong Kong ran into bad luck of their own after one was deflated Saturday to protect it from the heat. The art installation by Dutch artist Forentijn Hofman, featuring twin 18-meter (59-feet) inflatable ducks, was unveiled to the public on …

Tran Tung, deputy director of the Thai Nguyen Province’s Department of Foreign Affairs, has been detained for allegedly receiving bribes in the organization of Covid-19 repatriation flights. His arrest was made on Friday as the Ministry of Public Security continued expanding the investigation into the flight repatriation bribery scandal, police …