TOKYO – On September 29, Japan bid an emotional farewell to its cherished giant panda couple,…
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Cost-conscious Chinese Tourists Seek Affordable Options for Golden Week Holiday
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – Chinese tourists are expected to embark on longer trips during the Golden Week holiday,…
Nepal Begins Assessing Damage After Deadly Rains and Floods Kill 192
KATHMANDU – Nepal is grappling with the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy…
Floods, Landslides Kill at Least 66 in Nepal, Including Six National Football Academy Players
KATHMANDU — At least 66 people have lost their lives in Nepal since September 27, as…
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…
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…