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India launches free AI literacy program for 50 million students
The national initiative targets rural schools first, with curriculum co-designed with IIT faculty.
Taiwan’s TSMC unveils 2nm chip ahead of schedule, redefines semiconductor race
The breakthrough cements the island’s lead at the cutting edge of global tech.
Genshin Impact creator unveils ambitious sci-fi successor at Tokyo expo
HoYoverse’s new title promises cross-platform multiplayer at unprecedented scale.
Indonesia’s historic run continues with stunning win over Australia
A late header sent Jakarta into delirium and rewrote the playoff calculus.
World Cup Tracker
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1🇦Japan | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +22 | 22 |
| 2🇦🇷South Korea | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +14 | 20 |
| 3🇦🇷Iran | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 19 |
| 4🇦🇺Australia | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 5🇦🇸Saudi Arabia | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 6🇦🇩Indonesia | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
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ASEAN leaders forge historic climate pact at emergency summit
A landmark agreement signed in Jakarta commits ten nations to net-zero targets two decades ahead of schedule.
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Sumatra, tsunami advisory issued
Authorities urge coastal communities to move to higher ground as initial readings put magnitude at 7.2.
Tokyo unveils sweeping fiscal stimulus to revive consumer spending
The package, worth nearly $180 billion, focuses on households, SMEs, and green infrastructure.
Diplomatic breakthrough: Seoul and Beijing reopen direct ministerial dialogue
After two years of frozen talks, foreign ministers agreed to a roadmap for renewed cooperation.
Manchester City clinches Asian Champions League with stoppage time winner
A dramatic 89th-minute strike sealed the title in front of 80,000 fans at the Olympic Stadium.
Japan stuns Brazil in friendly, signaling new era for Samurai Blue
A youthful Japanese side outclassed the five-time world champions 2-1 in Yokohama.
Indian cricket board confirms tri-series in Singapore this December
India, Pakistan and Australia will meet in a historic neutral-venue tournament.
NBA Asia expansion: Manila and Tokyo shortlisted for preseason games
League officials confirmed the cities will host marquee fixtures next October.
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ASEAN leaders forge historic climate pact at emergency summit
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Sumatra, tsunami advisory issued
Tokyo unveils sweeping fiscal stimulus to revive consumer spending
Diplomatic breakthrough: Seoul and Beijing reopen direct ministerial dialogue
India overtakes Japan to become world’s third-largest economy
