BEIJING – In response to rising youth unemployment and economic challenges, China has announced a series…
Category: ASIA
For Atomic Bomb Survivors, a Nobel Prize and a Reckoning, 80 Years Later
TOKYO – The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki left a lasting imprint on human history,…
Kenyan Lawmakers Plan Impeachment Move Against Deputy President
NAIROBI – Kenyan lawmakers are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing…
Japan’s Incoming PM Ishiba Fills Key Posts After Close Leadership Race
TOKYO – Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s incoming prime minister, is set to appoint key party figures on…
Japan’s Beloved Panda Couple Return to China After Heartfelt Farewell
TOKYO – On September 29, Japan bid an emotional farewell to its cherished giant panda couple,…
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…