Australian ambassador to Japan floats Indo-Pacific network to counter China

Japan reports increase in rental car accidents involving foreigners

Japan rice glut sends prices tumbling 40%, below production cost

Energy stocks closed at the first record since March as investors see diminishing prospects for a near-term ceasefire in the Iran war that could ease the standoff in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Nokia to close almost all sites in mainland China by year end, SCMP reports Reuters

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals Reuters

US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says Reuters

HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) ("Evolution" or the "Company") has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire mineral and royalty ("M&R") interests in the core Midland Basin of the Permian Basin from a non-affiliated private seller

CCC Intelligent Solutions gains on report of Copart takeover talks

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc. to United MEP Partners. The acquisition closed May 4, 2026. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Alamo We