Membership of Japan's yakuza criminal underworld hit a new low of 18,800 in 2024 after years of decline, falling below the 20,000 mark for the first time, police data showed on Thursday.

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These astonishing photographs give an unprecedented glimpse inside the world of the Yakuza, the Japanese organised crime syndicates, known for their brutality, tattoos and strict code of honour ...

Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is not just about playing with colors but also about enjoying a variety of traditional drinks that keep the celebrations lively and refreshing. Here are 8 ...

As opposed to the traditional AI models, which run according to programmatic rules and need direct command, agentic AI has autonomy, goal-directed behaviour, flexibility, and interoperability. This ...