just now (139+ words) TOKYO -- Asahi Mutual Life Insurance will purchase Vietnam's MVI Life Insurance for nearly 30 billion yen ($192 million), Nikkei has learned, as midsi Japan insurer Asahi Life to buy Vietnam counterpart in $190m deal Midsize Japanese financial companies step up overseas acquisitions TOKYO -- Asahi Mutual Life Insurance will purchase Vietnam's MVI Life Insurance for nearly 30 billion yen ($192 million), Nikkei has learned, as midsize Japanese financial companies increasingly look abroad for acquisitions. Japanese insurer Tokio Marine to buy US-based Agrihedge for $970m Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance invests $1.44bn in Barings Manulife Japan CEO: Country's 'most acute challenge' is wealth accumulation Blackstone seeks more tie-ups with Japan life insurers, credit head says KKR acquires Japanese insurance distributor Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Spy-grade AI built to analyze US intel takes on Japan life insurance Latest on Business deals...

just now (372+ words) A man has been arrested in Aberdeen on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured in Sheffield. The shooting happened on the city's London Road at 5.15pm on Monday and the teenager remained in hospital in critical condition on Sunday. South Yorkshire Police said that a 26-year-old man was arrested by Police Scotland officers in Aberdeen on Saturday November 29 on suspicion of attempted murder, along with a 23-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in custody. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder earlier this week. They have since been released on bail as investigations continue, police said. A 40-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been released on police bail pending further inquiries....

just now (114+ words) Pathanamthitta (Kerala): Around 12.48 lakh devotees have visited the Sabarimala temple in the first 15 days of the mandala-makaravilakku pilgrimage season, officials said on Sunday. A Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) release said 12,47,954 pilgrims have reached the hill shrine since the pilgrimage began on November 16. On Sunday alone, 50,264 devotees trekked to Sabarimala till 7 pm, officials said. Authorities said the crowd has remained under control in recent days, enabling pilgrims to complete darshan without difficulty. In the initial days of the season, Sabarimala witnessed heavy congestion, prompting the Kerala High Court to intervene and direct officials to restrict the number of devotees arriving through the spot-booking system....

just now (650+ words) The Bank of England just threw the stablecoin industry a lifeline, proposing new rules that could finally make widespread crypto adoption feasible in the U.K. after years of regulatory friction that threatened to push the sector offshore. The central bank said on Nov. 10 it would allow stablecoin issuers to invest up to 60% of their backing assets in short-term government debt'a dramatic reversal from its 2023 proposal that would have forced issuers to park all assets in non-interest-bearing accounts with the BoE itself. The "ChatGPT of Marketing' Just Opened a $0.86/Share Round ' 10,000+ Investors Are Already In Missed Tesla? EnergyX Is Tackling the Next $200 Billion Opportunity ' Lithium That earlier approach drew sharp criticism from the crypto industry, which argued it would essentially kill any chance of UK stablecoin adoption by eliminating the profit model that makes these digital tokens economically viable. Stablecoins typically generate…...

just now (43+ words) SILVER ALERT: Sheboygan man last seen leaving assisted living facility ahead of snowstorm Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, are reportedly displeased over the manner in which their son Dylan ... SILVER ALERT: Sheboygan man last seen leaving assisted living facility ahead of snowstorm...

just now (51+ words) Turner, the widely celebrated head coach of Union High School in Big Stone Gap, Va, was last seen at his Appalachia home on Nov. 20, the day he disappeared. "It was a devastating moment, and none of ... Thousands lined up and braved the cold to watch the very festive holiday tradition....

just now (375+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 NAIROBI, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- More than 500 young artists attended pre-auditions for Sing for Africa, a Chinese-sponsored musical talent show, on Sunday at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university. The show was launched on Nov. 12 by China's Hunan TV International in collaboration with a local media partner. Contestants showcased skills in various genres, including urban hip-hop, neo-soul and rhythm and blues. Among them, 22-year-old Edwin Muiruri performed a love ballad in his native dialect on Sunday, drawing attention with his guitar skills. Muiruri, along with other early arrivals, sought a place in the highly competitive boys-only auditions. "Since my musical journey began at the age of five, I have never looked back. I will present a song that preaches the language of love," Muiruri said, praising the show for inspiring young people to embrace their continent and engage with…...

just now (107+ words) "My own country was occupied for 50 years, but most countries of the world did not recognize the belonging of these territories to Russia, and after 50 years we regained freedom and land," " creative peace advice for Ukraine from the head of the... "My own country was occupied for 50 years, but most countries of the world did not recognize the belonging of these territories to Russia, and after 50 years we regained freedom and land," " creative peace advice for Ukraine from the head of the European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas: not to recognize the new Russian territories and fight for them for another 50 yearsAnd Putin warned.....

just now (121+ words) The brain has a specific detoxification network we can support with a healthy lifestyle. Your Brain's Secret Defense Against Alzheimer's For many people, Alzheimer's disease casts an increasingly large shadow as mental fog, forgotten names, or slower thinking appear with age. However, our brains are not helpless. They have their own built-in cleaning and repair system'one that can dramatically reduce your risk of Alzheimer's if properly supported. Your Brain's Hidden Cleaning Crew Defuse Fear Through 3-Stage Visualization Method | Jessica Russo, Psy.D. Beyond Vitamin D: The Hidden Healing Powers of Sunlight Keto and Intermittent Fasting: How to Master Your Metabolic Reboot Fix Bipolar Brain Inflammation With Super Antioxidants | William J. Walsh...

just now (121+ words) The brain has a specific detoxification network we can support with a healthy lifestyle. Your Brain's Secret Defense Against Alzheimer's For many people, Alzheimer's disease casts an increasingly large shadow as mental fog, forgotten names, or slower thinking appear with age. However, our brains are not helpless. They have their own built-in cleaning and repair system'one that can dramatically reduce your risk of Alzheimer's if properly supported. Your Brain's Hidden Cleaning Crew Defuse Fear Through 3-Stage Visualization Method | Jessica Russo, Psy.D. Beyond Vitamin D: The Hidden Healing Powers of Sunlight Keto and Intermittent Fasting: How to Master Your Metabolic Reboot Fix Bipolar Brain Inflammation With Super Antioxidants | William J. Walsh...