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Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher

A deadly outbreak of a “flesh-eating bacteria” is spreading rapidly across Japan, alarming health officials with how quickly it can lead to death.

Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded and gained 1% on Tuesday, as investors bought back stocks following the index's sharp loss in the previous session. The Nikkei was up 1.05% to 38,504.11 by the midday break. The index ended 1.8% lower on Monday, slipping below the psychologically key 38,000 level for the first time this month.

«We expect market uptrend to continue next week supported by positive macro trends, expectation of sustained government spending and policy continuity, healthy monsoon and strong earnings,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal.

Shares have opened mixed in Europe as markets recovered from shocks of recent elections across the region

Toyota's chairman Akio Toyoda will be facing some disgruntled shareholders this week, as two major proxy groups demand a vote against keeping the grandson of the founder on its board

Ajit Doval on Monday held extensive talks with his American counterpart Jake Sullivan primarily focusing on implementation of the ambitious India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). The two top security officials are also learnt to have deliberated upon pressing global and regional issues of mutual interest. Sullivan, accompanied by a delegation of senior American officials and industry leaders, is on an official visit to New Delhi from June 17 to 18. Following the launch of the iCET by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joseph Biden on the sidelines of the Quad summit in Tokyo in May 2022, the two NSAs have driven a concerted effort to engage in identified areas of collaboration in diverse domains of new and emerging technologies, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, defence innovation, space and advanced telecommunications.

COVID-era restrictions, potentially resulting in fatalities within 48 hours.Also Read: Centre sets deadlines for healthcare initiativesAs reported by Bloomberg, cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) reached 977 this year by June 2, higher than the record 941 cases reported for all of last year, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, which has been tracking incidences of the disease since 1999.Group A Streptococcus (GAS) commonly results in throat swelling and soreness, known as "strep throat," in children. However, certain strains of this bacteria can rapidly escalate symptoms, including limb pain, fever, low blood pressure, and potentially leading to tissue death, breathing difficulties, organ failure, and mortality.

infection are spreading rapidly across Japan, raising alarm among health officials. The disease, known as Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), is causing severe illness and has fatal outcomes within a startlingly short period. Surge in STSS Cases

Japan, particularly in Tokyo. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is an aggressive illness that can be fatal within 48 hours of infection. Tokyo alone reported 145 cases in the first half of 2024. The majority of cases are in adults over 30, while the death rate has hovered at around 30 per cent, as per a report by local newspaper Asahi Shimbun.

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology nudged indexes on Wall Street to more records

World Athletics on Wednesday announced a five-year global broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications, making the Indian telecom major a partner in the coverage of marquee events from next year, including the Tokyo World Championships. Tata Communications will be a «key strategic supplier» for the world body with a view to «elevating innovation and audience engagement to new heights,» World Athletics said in a statement.

Shares are mixed in Asia ahead of a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates

Metaplanet has experienced a double-digit surge in its shares following the disclosure of another million-dollar Bitcoin (BTC) purchase.

The Japanese economy shrank at an annual rate of 1.8% in the first quarter of this year

HBO Max. The first season's success ensured that it will be renewed for a second one, as fans were in awe of the intense storyline of this crime drama TV series starring Ansel Elgort. The second season, too, came in as promised, in February this year, exclusively on Max. However, as the second season came to an end, Max sent shockwaves among Tokyo Vice fans by stating that the show will not be renewed again for a third season.

space elevator would cost as much as $100 billion.

Japan Times reported.Amid growing labour shortages, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government is actively pursuing policies to promote the birth rate, including provision of financial aid to families, easier access to child care, parental leave, and more.In Japan, birth rates dropped to an all-time low in 2023. Therefore, it isn't uncommon for municipalities to hold matchmaking events, but it is quite rare for the government to create an app.To access the dating app, users must sign a letter stating they are willing to get married and submit documentation proving that they are legally single.Other requirements include a tax certificate slip to prove their annual salary.

NBC has partnered with several entertainers and non-Olympic athletes like Megan Thee Stallion, Dolly Parton and Peyton Manning to promote the Paris Games this summer

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eighth straight year in 2023

Johnny and Haechan, two members of the K-pop boy group NCT, have been embroiled in a scandal of epic proportions. An X account called @kira_ceo_main claimed that the two idols got up, close and personal involved with three Japanese fans. The photos soon went viral on social media.