KATHMANDU — At least 66 people have lost their lives in Nepal since September 27, as…
Author: Voice Asia News
Japan’s Ishiba to Name Ex-Defence Minister Iwaya as Foreign Minister: Report
TOKYO — Japan’s incoming Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to appoint former Defence Minister Takeshi…
Malaysia Parliament Introduces Sugar-Free Wednesdays to Promote Health
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s Parliament will implement “sugar-free Wednesdays” starting from its upcoming session, as part…
Death Toll from Indonesia Mine Landslide Rises to 13 as Search Concludes
JAKARTA — The death toll from a landslide at an illegal mine in Indonesia’s West Sumatra…
New Zealand Reclaims World Record for Largest Mass Haka with Over 6,000 Performers
AUCKLAND — New Zealand reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka after over 6,000…
Canada Secures Commercial Flight Seats to Help Citizens Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
BEIRUT — In response to the escalating violence in Lebanon, the Canadian government has secured seats…
Poland to Boost Natural Disaster Reserve in 2025 Budget After Devastating Floods
WARSAW — Poland’s 2025 draft budget will allocate 3.2 billion zlotys ($835.88 million) as a reserve…
Beirut Suburbs Traumatised by Israeli Strikes After Nasrallah’s Death
BEIRUT — The southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, was left traumatised by…
Vietnam Estimates $3.31 Billion in Damages from Typhoon Yagi
HANOI — Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, has caused an estimated $3.31…
Nepal Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides, Killing 10 and Leaving Seven Missing
KATHMANDU — Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across Nepal, killing at least 10…
Japan’s Ishiba Likely to Retain Hayashi as Chief Cabinet Secretary, Asahi Reports
TOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to keep Yoshimasa Hayashi as Chief…
80-Year-Old Finalist Stuns at Miss Universe Korea Pageant
SEOUL — At 80 years old, Ms. Choi Soon-hwa is redefining beauty standards as the oldest…