TOKYO, Japan — Record rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture caused severe flooding, disrupted roads and rail services, knocked out power and left around 7,000 travellers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday, August 14, 2026. Authorities said at least four people had died, while soldiers were deployed to support relief operations.
Trump Targets Drone Imports With Tariffs Up to 100%
WASHINGTON, U.S. — The Trump administration will impose new tariffs on imported drones and drone components, with the White House saying the measures are intended to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers and address national security concerns. The tariffs, announced on August 13, 2026, will cover products from several major U.S. allies and are scheduled to begin taking effect within 21 days.
Microsoft Is Retreating in China, But AI Is Giving It a Reason to Stay
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, China — Microsoft is scaling back parts of its China operations while maintaining a presence in the market, as geopolitical tensions, Chinese technology policies and U.S. export restrictions reshape its business strategy. Reuters reported that the company has closed at least 15 branch offices and joint ventures in China over the past five years, even as its cloud and AI services for Chinese companies operating overseas provide a reason to stay.
Trump Sex-Trafficking Crackdown Faces DOJ Setback
WASHINGTON, U.S. — The Trump administration has repeatedly described the fight against sex trafficking as a major Justice Department priority, but federal prosecutions have fallen sharply during the first half of 2026, according to a Reuters review of federal court records and interviews with current and former officials, prosecutors and victims’ advocates.
Silver Lake in Talks to Acquire Workday in Potential $50 Billion-Plus Deal
Private equity firm Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire Workday, a major cloud-based human resources and financial management software company, in what could become one of the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar with the matter.
India vs Afghanistan T20Is Set for Delhi From September 13
India vs Afghanistan :Afghanistan will host India in a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming the schedule on Wednesday.




