Nissan recalls 520,000 cars over fault in engine part
Nissan on Friday filed a recall with the Japanese government covering over 520,000 cars, including Suzuki-badged vehicles, due to a...
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Man detained in Manila allegedly gave robbery orders in Japan via app
The alleged ringleader of a string of robberies across Japan, known to have gone by the name of "Luffy," is...
Sushi chef’s world championship held in Japan
Tokyo , January 27 (ANI): Making sushi is a work of art in Japan. Good handwork is a must for...
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Yoon calls for raising awareness of N.K. human rights situation
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed the unification ministry Friday to raise awareness...
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------(LEAD) N....
Becoming a ‘Sponge City’ at Shenzhen Speed – The Diplomat
AdvertisementIn 2017, the city of Shenzhen, China invited foreign teachers like me to visit Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve, on the...
North Korean capital Pyongyang on lockdown as COVID spreads through the city — Radio Free Asia
North Korean authorities have locked down the capital city of Pyongyang due to ‘rising’ cases of an unspecified respiratory illness...
Abortion pill gets OK from Japan government panel in major step toward final approval
The health ministry will soon decide whether to make abortion pills available for the first time after the proposal cleared...
Foreign entries into Japan surge 12-fold in 2022 on eased COVID steps
The number of foreigners entering Japan surged nearly 12-fold to 4.20 million people in 2022, as COVID-19 border control measures...
Brazilian Forward Leandro Pereira Joins Persepolis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Leandro Marcos Peruchena Pereira joined Iran's Persepolis football club. - Sports news - The 31-year-old forward has...
N. Korean leader’s sister condemns U.S. provision of tanks to Ukraine
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued a statement Friday criticizing the United...
Prosecutors indict head of hotel adjoining site of Itaewon crowd crush
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors indicted the head of a hotel adjoining the site of the deadly Itaewon crowd...
N. Korean leader’s sister condemns U.S. provision of tanks to Ukraine
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued a statement Friday criticizing the United...
North Korea Imposes 5-day Lockdown on Pyongyang – The Diplomat
The Koreas | Society | East Asia According to a post published by the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea imposed a five-day lockdown...
Deterrence against North Korea is working — Radio Free Asia
The return to the U.S. policy of deterring North Korean aggression against the South by threatening a devastating counterattack is...
Nissan and Hitachi look to charge elevators with EV batteries
Nissan Motor and a Hitachi subsidiary said Friday they plan to roll out a system to keep elevators running during...
1st oral abortion pill steps closer to approval in Japan
A pharmaceutical advisory body for Japan's health ministry on Friday expressed no objection to the manufacturing and marketing of an...
Maccabi Haifa captain Lavi leaves for Japan’s Gamba Osaka
JERUSALEM, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Maccabi Haifa captain Neta Lavi has moved to Japanese J1 League side Gamba Osaka, the...
(LEAD) Two Chinese warplanes entered KADIZ earlier this week: S. Korean military
(ATTN: UPDATES information on military's response in 6th para; RECASTS lead) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Two Chinese fighter jets...
Main opposition slams ruling party’s push to keep NIS’ authority to conduct anti-communist investigations
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Friday slammed the ruling party's push to call...
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week. ------------(LEAD) Secretary...
Diversification Isn’t Enough to Cure Europe’s Economic Dependence on China – The Diplomat
AdvertisementIn the most recent European Commission document on EU strategic dependencies, the term “diversification” appears no less than 28 times....
Intensified fighting drives 10,000 from their homes in Myanmar’s Kayin state — Radio Free Asia
More than 10,000 civilians have been forced to flee their homes in southern Myanmar’s Kayin state amid intensified fighting this...
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 4,297 new cases as drop continues
Tokyo reported 4,297 new cases of the coronavirus Friday, down by 2,306 from a week before. A total of 25...
Japan decides to ease medical rules on COVID-19 on May 8: PM Kishida
Japan formally decided Friday to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus on May 8 to the same category...
Dust into Mountains: Patience and Perseverance in Japanese Proverbs
These Japanese proverbs encourage persevering, avoiding haste, or accepting one’s lot when there’s no way to change it. Strive Another...
Nat’l pension anticipated to be fully drained in 2055: NPS
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state pension operator said Friday its fund is anticipated to be depleted in...
(LEAD) Two Chinese warplanes entered KADIZ earlier this week: S. Korean military
(ATTN: UPDATES information on military's response in 6th para; RECASTS lead) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Two Chinese fighter jets...
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week. ------------(LEAD) S. Korea to seek...
Opium Cultivation Jumps in Myanmar Amid Post-Coup Crisis, UN Says – The Diplomat
AdvertisementOpium cultivation in Myanmar jumped by a third last year due to the country’s deepening economic and political turmoil, abruptly...
Army beats 2 men and a boy to death in Sagaing region — Radio Free Asia
Junta troops have beaten two men and a teenage boy to death after arresting them at a checkpoint in Myanmar’s...
Stefanos Tsitsipas beats gutsy Karen Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final
MELBOURNE – Stefanos Tsitsipas blazed his way into a first Australian Open final with a 7-6(2) 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 win...
BREAKING NEWS: Japan decides to ease medical rules on COVID-19 on May 8: PM Kishida
BREAKING NEWS: Japan decides to ease medical rules on COVID-19 on May 8: PM Kishida ==Kyodo Source link
The Half-Blind Japanese Pilot Who Flew His Damaged Zero for Five Hours
Patriotism means some men are willing to fight and die for their country. Taken to the extreme, this impulse also...
Former envoy to Geneva appointed as S. Korea’s BIE cooperation ambassador
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Choi Kyong-lim, a former South Korean envoy to Geneva, has been appointed as ambassador for...
Former envoy to Geneva appointed as S. Korea’s BIE cooperation ambassador
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Choi Kyong-lim, a former South Korean envoy to Geneva, has been appointed as ambassador for...
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. ------ Jan. 23 -- Biden...
How International Legal Interventions Can Help Pressure Myanmar’s Military – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAugust 2022 marked the fifth anniversary of the Rohingya genocide, during which Myanmar’s military and affiliated groups killed over 20,000...
Japan’s plan to discharge water from Fukushima nuclear plant faces Pacific opposition — Radio Free Asia
Officials from Pacific island nations will meet Japan’s prime minister in March in an effort to halt the planned release...
Japan’s foreign worker population hits record 1.82 million despite COVID impact
A record 1.82 million foreign nationals were working in Japan as of the end of October last year, government data...
Japan and beyond: Week in Photos
Here is a selection of Kyodo News photos taken this week in Japan and beyond. Visitors walk in the rain...
Chinese young people pursue diversity through multiple careers, identities
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese "slash youth," referring to those refusing to be defined or...
(LEAD) LG Electronics Q4 operating profit collapses on slumping demand, rising cost
(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with details; ADDS photo; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Friday its...
(LEAD) DP accuses prosecution of ‘witch hunt’ on eve of leader’s questioning
(ATTN: UPDATES with DP leader's comments) By Kim Na-young SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main...
(LEAD) S. Korea to seek normalization of relations with N. Korea this year: unification ministry
(ATTN: UPDATES with unification minister's remarks in paras 7, 8; CHANGES photos; ADDS byline)By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap)...
Australian Returns Nine Antique Buddha Statues to Thailand – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Society | Southeast Asia The Canberra resident Murray Upton said his father obtained the statues while working as a railways engineer...
Hong Kong political journal editor arrested in China on ‘illegal business’ charge — Radio Free Asia
A chief editor of a Hong Kong-based political magazine who went missing in September has been arrested on suspicion of...
Average price of Tokyo-area condos hit record high in 2022
The average unit price of new condominiums put up for sale in the greater Tokyo area hit a record high...
Japan’s foreign worker population hits record 1.82 million
A record 1.82 million foreigners were working in Japan as of the end of October last year, government data showed...
Core consumer prices in Tokyo reach 41-year high in January
TOKYO, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The core consumer prices in the Japanese capital Tokyo increased to a 41-year high in...
(LEAD) Kia Q4 net jumps 63 pct on improved chip supplies, SUV demand
(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with details; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp., South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said Friday...
S. Korea to seek normalization of relations with N. Korea this year: unification ministry
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will push to "normalize" inter-Korean relations this year by seeking to make both...
The Af-Pak Dollar Cartel – The Diplomat
AdvertisementOn Wednesday, the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) removed the cap on the U.S. dollar’s exchange rate. This prompted...
Biden extends deportation protections for Hongkongers — Radio Free Asia
U.S. President Joe Biden has extended by two years a rule that has allowed Hong Kong residents already in the...
IMF says BOJ should consider more long-term yield flexibility
The Bank of Japan should consider boosting flexibility in long-term yields as rising inflation risks call for securing more room...
Coronavirus pandemic latest: Jan. 27, 2023
Monks pray at World Heritage-listed Horyuji Temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2023, ahead of...
Japan leaders begin drive to encourage couples to have children
TOKYO, Japan: Japanese Prime minister Fumio Kishida said this week that it was "now or never" for Japan, one of...
Daily FX turnover hits all-time high in 2022 amid market volatility
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Daily foreign exchange (FX) trading by banks in South Korea hit an all-time high in...
S. Korea’s rice consumption hits another low in 2022: data
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans' consumption of rice hit an all-time low in 2022 due mainly to changes...
(LEAD) Secretary Austin to highlight U.S. commitment to S. Korea during upcoming trip to Seoul: Pentagon
(ATTN: UPDATES with Seoul official's remarks in paras 7-10; RECASTS dateline)By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary...
North Korea Mines New Revenue Sources in Its Trade With China – The Diplomat
AdvertisementNorth Korea has spent much of the pandemic financing its weapons programs and imports with stolen cryptocurrency. However, with trade...
Muay Thai or Kun Khmer? Crisis over name of event at Southeast Asian Games averted — Radio Free Asia
Thailand called off its threat to boycott a kickboxing event at this year’s Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia after the...
Consumer inflation in Tokyo hits near 42-year high, keeping BOJ under pressure
Core consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose 4.3% in January from a year earlier, marking...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 27, 2023
Photo taken on Jan. 26, 2023, in the Shiga Prefecture city of Kusatsu, western Japan, shows icicles formed in trees...
Harmanpreet, Abhishek net braces as India blank Japan 8-0
Rourkela (Odisha), January 26 (ANI): Sublime Team India defeated Japan 8-0 in their first match of the 9-16 classification round...
Support for Ahn doubles after Na quits PPP leadership race: poll
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) is leading in the race...
A Uyghur Reflects on International Holocaust Remembrance Day – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAs a Uyghur, it is deeply meaningful for me to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered in...
Opium production in Myanmar nearly doubles over past 2 years under junta, UN finds — Radio Free Asia
Opium production in Myanmar has nearly doubled since the military coup two years ago, a U.N. report found Thursday, reversing...
Nobuaki Moribe: ‘You were born to be happy, so make sure to love yourself’
When you visit Tokyo’s most popular spots often enough, you’re bound to start seeing the same people over and over....
BREAKING NEWS: Tokyo core consumer prices hit 41-yr high at 4.3% in Jan.
BREAKING NEWS: Tokyo core consumer prices hit 41-yr high at 4.3% in Jan. ==Kyodo Source link
U.S. dollar strengthens amid economic data
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar rose in late trading on Thursday as market participants digested a...
LG Display shifts to loss in Q4
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- LG Display Co. on Friday reported its fourth-quarter net loss of 2.09 trillion won (US$1.7...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 27)
Fix our military before it's too late The laidback and irresponsible attitude of our military is being disclosed one after...
Secretary Austin to highlight U.S. commitment to S. Korea during upcoming trip to Seoul: Pentagon
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will underscore the U.S.' commitment to...
Afghanistan’s Kamal Khan Dam and the Helmand River Treaty – The Diplomat
AdvertisementThe opening of the Kamal Khan Dam in March 2021 reignited an old dispute between Iran and Afghanistan over the...
Lao government seeks to rein in external debt by cutting new projects — Radio Free Asia
The Lao government has come up with a plan to try to reduce the country’s crushing external debt this year...
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,061 new cases
Tokyo reported 5,061 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, down by about 2,600 from a week before as the nation...
Activists fight city hall over historic Jingu Stadium demolition
Activists seeking to preserve two historic sports venues and an iconic tree-lined avenue are locked in a battle with the...
Microsoft subpoenas Sony to prepare for FTC trial
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has issued...
Biz outlook worsens for Feb. amid recession woes
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment worsened for February as worries over high inflation, monetary tightening and...
Blinken looks forward to any opportunity to engage with S. Korean FM: State Dept.
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would welcome any future opportunity to...
Mirziyoyev Lands in Kyrgyzstan for Long Delayed State Visit – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAfter months of postponements, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev finally touched down in Bishkek, the capital of neighboring Kyrgyzstan, on January...
UN condemns Vietnam’s detention of environmental activist — Radio Free Asia
The United Nations has condemned Vietnam’s 2018 arrest and detention of Nguyen Ngoc Anh, a 43-year-old environmental activist and farming...
TikTok ban gains steam in Congress, dialing up pressure on Biden
The growing clamor in Congress to completely ban the popular social media platform TikTok in the U.S. raises pressure on...
U.S. Marines open new Guam base, troop transfer to start in ’24
The U.S. Marine Corps on Thursday formally opened its new base on the U.S. territory of Guam that will host...
New Asian contracts to double Russian gas project’s revenue Reuters
Production of liquefied natural gas surged by as much as 10% last year, the operator of Sakhalin-2 saysThe Sakhalin-2 liquefied...
BLACKPINK meets Brigitte Macron at concert in Paris
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has performed at a concert in Paris hosted by a charity...
S. Korea aims to become one of world’s top 3 AI powerhouses by 2027: PM
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday that South Korea will increase investments and provide more...
Australia Day Focuses Attention on Indigenous Recognition in Constitution – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAustralians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous injustice, focusing...
U.S.-based Uyghur man calls on China to release his 19-year-old sister — Radio Free Asia
A Uyghur man working as an engineer in the United States has called on Chinese authorities in the northwestern region...
As Japan’s energy firms raise prices, here is how to cut electricity use
Seven major electric companies have applied to the industry ministry to boost their energy prices, causing further concern for households...
Japan to lift COVID rules on events, allow cheers at packed venues
The Japanese government is planning to lift COVID-19 regulations on events, allowing spectators to shout and cheer even when the...
Philippines to extend e-visa for Asian tourism market
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Thursday ordered government agencies to work on the extension of...
N. Korea likely to continue provocations, threats in 2023: U.S. intelligence official
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is well expected to continue making provocations and nuclear threats...
Sri Lanka Says Debt-restructuring Talks Making Progress – The Diplomat
The Pulse | Economy | South Asia India has already given the necessary assurances to the IMF. Other bilateral creditors, including China, have not...
Prime Minister Kishida remains cautious about same-sex marriage
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday struck a cautious tone about legally recognizing same-sex marriage in line with other Group...
Japanese power firms seek price hikes, adding to household burden
Most major utilities have sought to raise their electricity rates by around 30 percent to over 40 percent for the...
Eight dead after ship sinks between Japan and South Korea
Tokyo , January 26 (ANI): At least eight crew members died after the ship sank in the East China Sea...
(2nd LD) UNC says both Koreas breached armistice by flying drones in each other’s territory
(ATTN: UPDATES with Seoul foreign ministry's reaction in para 11-12) SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-led U.N. Command (UNC)...
Where Does South Asia Fit Now in US Security and Defense Strategies? – The Diplomat
AdvertisementThe latest U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS) categorically highlight China’s assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific...
Russia sanctions and Ukraine support to be G7 priority, says Japan diplomat
Japan, this year’s chair of the Group of Seven, expects Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to dominate talks among the world’s...
Japan to downgrade COVID-19 category on May 8: gov’t sources
Japan plans to reclassify the novel coronavirus to the same category as common infectious diseases such as seasonal influenza effective...
Rights Group Names Countries, Companies Propping up Myanmar Junta
Myanmar's ruling junta is getting support from more than 60 foreign governments and international organizations including United Nations entities, according...
Japanese firms’ participation in compensating forced labor victims ‘desirable’: Seoul FM
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top diplomat said Thursday it would be ideal for Japanese companies to voluntarily...
How Xi Jinping Used the CCP Constitution to Cement His Power – The Diplomat
Advertisement“Après moi, le déluge,” the famous and ambiguous expression by an absolutist French monarch typifies assertive rulers’ propensity to cling...
Japan launches electronic prescriptions nationwide
Japan on Thursday launched its electronic prescription service, which allows prescriptions by doctors to be shared online with pharmacies. Through...
8 crew members from sunk cargo ship off Japan coast confirmed dead
Six crew members among 13 who were rescued from a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship that sank in the East China...
Franco-Syrian author wins career gong at Angoulme comics festival
The 50th Angoulême International Comics Festival, held every year in south-western France, was officially inaugurated on Wednesday with a ceremony...
S. Korean nuclear envoy, senior IAEA official discuss N.K. nuclear issue
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chief nuclear envoy met with a senior official of the International Atomic Energy...
Why Vietnam’s Political Shake-Up Will Not Affect Its Foreign Policy – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Diplomacy | Southeast Asia Two structural constraints, one international and one domestic, ensure a high degree of continuity in Hanoi’s external...
‘They keep texting my friends and relatives to get me to go back to China’ — Radio Free Asia
Chinese dissident Hu Junxiong has taken on an unexpected and unpaid job during his years in exile in Thailand –...
Traffic resumes on western Japan highway after snow disruption
Traffic congestion that left vehicles stuck for more than a day on an expressway between Shiga and Mie prefectures after...
IMF urges Japan to be more flexible in setting long-term bond yields
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called for "more flexibility" in Japanese long-term yields after the Bank of Japan jolted...
Manika Batra climbs two places in ITTF rankings to career-best 33rd place
New Delhi , January 26 (ANI): Star India paddler Manika Batra jumped two places in the latest International Table Tennis...
Incheon-bound Jeju Air plane returns to Hokkaido airport due to engine noise
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- An airplane belonging to Jeju Air Co., South Korea's biggest low-cost carrier, returned to the...
S. Korean foreign minister eyes visits to U.S., Europe next month: sources
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin is considering visiting the United States and Europe next...
A Touch of Populism and Austerity from Laos’ New PM – The Diplomat
AdvertisementSonexay Siphandone is less than a month into his premiership, and we’re now getting an idea of his government’s agenda....
Junta troops shoot 4 men in Mandalay region village — Radio Free Asia
Soldiers shot four men in a village in Myanmar’s central Mandalay region and burned their bodies, a local told RFA....
MLB’s Yoshida and Nootbaar named to Japan’s WBC roster
New Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar were among the final players added...
Toyota to promote Sato to CEO, Toyoda to become chairman
Toyota Motor Corp. will promote director Koji Sato to president effective April 1, replacing Akio Toyoda who will become chairman,...
Government of India approves participation of wrestlers for ranking Series Zagreb Open
New Delhi , January 26 (ANI) The Government of India has approved the participation of the Indian Wrestling MenWomen Team...
(LEAD) UNC says both Koreas breached armistice by flying drones in each other’s territory
(ATTN: UPDATES with S. Korean military's statement in 9th para) SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-led U.N. Command (UNC)...
Indonesia Stirs the Pot on WTO Reforms – The Diplomat
AdvertisementA resources giant, the vast archipelago of Indonesia produces mineral resources such as copper, nickel, aluminum and zinc. In January...
US sentences Army Reservist to 8 years in prison for spying — Radio Free Asia
A Chinese former graduate student was sentenced in Chicago on Wednesday to eight years in prison for spying for China....
Zelenskyy purges officials to keep Ukrainians and West onside
The biggest shake-up of Ukraine’s government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion underlines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s need to show...
Japan online watchdog gets power to request removal of gun-making info
Japan's internet watchdog can request instructional posts related to murder, guns and explosives be removed from March, police said Thursday,...
11 crore rural households in India now have access to tap water connections
New Delhi , January 26 (ANI): As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day, over 11 crore rural households of the...
FSS chief warns of stern action against opposition to normalizing banks’ biz hours
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- A financial regulator chief on Thursday warned of stern action against labor unions opposing banks'...
UNC says both Koreas breached armistice by flying drones in each other’s territory
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-led U.N. Command (UNC) announced Thursday both South and North Korea violated the armistice...
(LEAD) N. Korea urges antivirus efforts amid apparent preparations for military parade
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 8-12; ADDS photo)By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is...
How Does The Myanmar Crisis End? – The Diplomat
AdvertisementSince Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 11 months ago, armchair and frontline pundits alike have mused whether Vladimir Putin, Russia’s...
Vietnam’s Communist Party continues corruption crackdown — Radio Free Asia
The Communist Party of Vietnam marked the start of the Lunar New Year with a pledge to continue its crackdown...
Barely still No. 1, McIlroy looks for the magic he conjured last year
Dubai – Since Rory McIlroy arrived in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend, he has seen his No. 1...
Japan launches intelligence satellite to monitor weather, North Korea
Japan successfully launched Thursday a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering radar satellite to improve disaster response and monitor developments at...
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Jan. 26
UNITED NATIONS -- Data-driven tools and strategies must lead counter-terrorism efforts and be at the heart of building peace and...
S. Korea’s childbirths hit record low in Nov.
By Kang Yoon-seung SEJONG, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea reached yet another record...
Pakistan Pursues Oil Deal With Russia – The Diplomat
The Pulse | Economy | South Asia Despite Western sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has not openly objected to...
‘Our interviewees share sensitive stories that could get them arrested’ — Radio Free Asia
A group of Chinese students at overseas universities has set up a political magazine to carry forward the momentum of...
Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban
London – A first ever Grand Slam final featuring two players from Belarus remains a possibility, while a Russian also...
Coronavirus pandemic latest: Jan. 26, 2023
"Miko" shrine attendants participate in a bucket relay during a fire drill at Omiwa Shrine in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, western...
Unthinkable Russia would lose in Ukraine conflict ex-Japanese PM
Yoshiro Mori lamented Tokyo siding with Kiev at the cost of its relationship with MoscowIt is "almost unthinkable" that Russia...
Opposition leader calls for 7.5 tln-won handouts to help with soaring energy bills
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Thursday proposed offering 7.5 trillion won (US$6.09 billion) in handouts...
N. Korea urges antivirus efforts amid apparent preparations for military parade
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is making all-out antivirus efforts, its official media said Thursday, amid a news...
What it Means – The Diplomat
AdvertisementIndia has overtaken China to become the world’s most populous nation, according to recent estimates. As reported by Bloomberg, at...
North Korean capital Pyongyang on lockdown as COVID spreads through the city — Radio Free Asia
North Korean authorities have locked down the capital city of Pyongyang due to ‘rising’ cases of an unspecified respiratory illness...
‘The Legend & Butterfly’: A political romance gets a fresh spin
Keishi Otomo’s “The Legend & Butterfly,” which was made to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Toei studio, looks like...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 26, 2023
Photo taken in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2023, shows "hina" traditional Japanese dolls unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co., featuring...
UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi to visit India from January 29-31
New Delhi , January 26 (ANI): The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Korosi is all set to...
S. Korean defender Park Ji-su signs with Portuguese club Portimonense
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean international defender Park Ji-su has signed with the Portuguese club...
Man fined for scribbling on presidential election banner
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- A man has been sentenced to a fine of 500,000 won (US$405.7) for scribbling offensive...
A New Phase in China-Middle East Engagement – The Diplomat
AdvertisementOver the years, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been at the forefront of Beijing’s foreign policy priorities as China...
Philippines ‘vigilantly’ monitoring alleged harassment by China in disputed waters — Radio Free Asia
The Philippine government said Tuesday it was “vigilantly” monitoring developments in the South China Sea and investigating a recent incident...
‘Bad City’: A V-Cinema hero comes out swinging
Long before streaming services became the platform of choice for gritty genre fare, there was V-Cinema. First coined by movie...
Japan cuts economic view in Jan. as COVID-19 surges in China
The Japanese government on Wednesday downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in 11 months, reflecting a fall in...
U.S. dollar slips as traders await central bank meetings
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Wednesday. The dollar index, which measures...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 26)
'Orderly lethargy' in the PPP Na Kyung-won, a former floor leader of the People Power Party (PPP), has finally been...
Asia Travel Hotspots Quiet as Chinese Tourists Stay Away – The Diplomat
AdvertisementJust a handful of Chinese visitors were posing for photos and basking in the sun this week in the market...
Chinese authorities detain Tibetan writer for contacting people in exile — Radio Free Asia
Chinese authorities in Tibet have detained a 30-year-old Tibetan writer and former teacher for allegedly contacting exiles outside the country,...
CDP questions Kishida on defense spending, nuclear power and child care
Japan’s main opposition party grilled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a parliament questioning session Wednesday, with attacks on his controversial...
Japan’s opposition grills PM Kishida in Diet over tax hike plan
Japan's opposition bloc on Wednesday stepped up its offensive against Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over his government's plan to raise...
Lakshya Sen, Saina Nehwal advance; Kidambi crashes out
Jakarta , January 25 (ANI): India's ace players Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round of the...
(LEAD) Samsung Electro-Mechanics Q4 operating income sinks 68 pct on weak IT product demand
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., a major electronic components maker under...
(LEAD) Yoon calls for adjusting regulatory, labor systems to global standards
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India, Egypt to Promote Trade and Investment, Fight Terrorism – The Diplomat
The Pulse | Diplomacy | South Asia Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi is in New Delhi as the chief guest of India’s Republic Day...
Concerns grow over British universities’ ties with military-linked Chinese partners — Radio Free Asia
Calls are growing in the United Kingdom for greater scrutiny of British universities' "risky" ties with Chinese institutions, some of...
Japan cuts economic view in January as COVID-19 surges in China
The government on Wednesday downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in 11 months, reflecting a fall in exports...
Germany to give 14 Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine
Germany will provide 14 of its Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine and permit other countries that have purchased...
Delhi Govt to provide individual house sewer connections to 29 unauthorised colonies to clean Yamuna
New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): Delhi government approved the project to connect 29 unauthorised colonies and 3 villages with...
It’s Time to Incorporate Consent Into Central Asia’s Sexual Violence Laws – The Diplomat
AdvertisementCentral Asia’s sexual violence laws are out of step with international norms rooted in the recognition of consent as central...
Kim Jong Un’s 2023 “master plan” is all about weapons, nothing about food — Radio Free Asia
North Koreans forced to study supreme leader Kim Jong Un’s newly published “master plan” for 2023 say it is a...
Surging crime and bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh – Mohammed Ismail says four of his relatives were killed by gunmen at the Rohingya refugee camps...
Japan’s ex-PM Mori casts doubt on excessive support for Ukraine
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori speaks at a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2023. (Kyodo) Former Japanese Prime Minister...
Emirates Falconers Club, Japanese INPEX JODCO Foundation sing MoU
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Assessing the Japan-US Summit – The Diplomat
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Exiled Cambodian opposition activist dons army uniform to mock Hun Sen’s son in video — Radio Free Asia
An exiled Cambodian opposition activist is in hot water for allegedly impersonating a Cambodian military officer after he dressed up...
Former PM Mori urges against excessive support for Ukraine
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, known for being gaffe-prone, on Wednesday urged the government against excessive support for Ukraine,...
China confirms record 6.94 mil. daily COVID cases in late December
Chinese health authorities said Wednesday it confirmed 6.94 million new coronavirus cases on Dec. 22, marking the highest number of...
Japanese delegation visits Federal Tax Authority
DUBAI, 25th January, 2023 (WAM) -- An official delegation from Japan was briefed on the mechanisms of operating the tourist...
(LEAD) UNC concludes both Koreas breached armistice by flying drones in each other’s territory: source
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BBC Film on PM Modi’s Role in 2002 Riots Draws Indian Government Ire – The Diplomat
AdvertisementDays after India blocked a BBC documentary that examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots and...
Complaint filed in Germany alleges atrocity crimes by Myanmar junta — Radio Free Asia
Southeast Asian rights group Fortify Rights and 16 Myanmar nationals have filed a criminal complaint with Germany’s federal public prosecutor...
Japan tries to fix a child custody system under fire from all sides
Yasuo Hojyo was home alone when his wife and 5-year-old son appeared in the doorway. He said the boy seemed...
Cold snap brings disruption across Japan as heavy snow continues
Heavy snow continued Wednesday across much of Japan as the country grapples with the most severe cold snap of the...
PM Modi congratulates beneficiaries of Har Ghar Jal initiative
New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the achievement of 11 crore tap water...
(5th LD) Two dead, 8 missing as cargo ship carrying 22 sinks off Jeju
(ATTN: UPDATES with reported death toll; CHANGES headline) SEOGWIPO, South Korea/TOKYO, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- Two crew were confirmed dead...
Big Powers Battle for Influence in Bangladesh – The Diplomat
AdvertisementBangladesh is emerging as an important site of big power competition.The country has witnessed a flurry of visits from U.S....
Two energy giants, two green projects: one double-booking in North Sea
LONDON – Oil major BP plans to build a vast carbon capture project beneath the North Sea that would be...
Japan’s top court rules 2021 vote disparity constitutional
Japan's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled the vote disparity of up to 2.08-fold in the 2021 lower house election was...
Asteroid findings from specks of space dust could save the planet: Research
Washington , January 25 (ANI): New research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble...
(3rd LD) Chinese hackers attack 12 S. Korean academic institutions: KISA
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 5, 10-11) SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's internet safety watchdog said Wednesday...
UNC concludes both Koreas breached armistice by flying drones in each other’s territory: source
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-led U.N. Command (UNC) has concluded both South and North Korea violated the armistice...
South Korea’s Economic Security Dilemma – The Diplomat
AdvertisementSouth Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, during his special address to the World Economic Forum (WEF), stated that the “Republic of...
Myanmar military’s 3-day arson attack forces 10,000 people to flee — Radio Free Asia
Around 10,000 villagers in two townships have abandoned their homes as junta troops continued scorched earth operations in Myanmar's northern...
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 5,934 new cases
Tokyo confirmed 5,934 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, down by 3,253 from a week before. New fatalities totaled 25 among...
Coronavirus pandemic latest: Jan. 25, 2023
Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond: Trave... Source link
Hong Kong flagged cargo vessel sinks off Japanese coast
The Jin Tian. (Marinetraffic.com) The Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship Jin Tian sank off southwestern Japan and efforts are...
Military blames ‘insufficient’ threat perception, equipment, training for failure to shoot down N.K. drones
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military has cited "insufficiencies" in its threat perception, internal information-sharing, equipment and...
Thai Tourism Recovery On Track as International Arrivals Jump – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Economy | Southeast Asia The country welcomed 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, up from just 428,000 the previous year. AdvertisementThailand...
International groups call for release of Vietnamese anti-coal campaigner — Radio Free Asia
A group of international environmental groups is calling on the Group of Seven to put pressure on Vietnam to release...
American men ‘push each other’ to tennis resurgence at Australian Open
Melbourne – American men’s tennis is witnessing a resurgence with an unlikely trio all making a Grand Slam quarterfinal for...
Japan PM Kishida to consider visiting Ukraine if conditions met
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that he will consider visiting Ukraine, under invasion by Russia since February 2022,...
Domestic equity markets open weak amid selling pressure in bank stocks
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 25 (ANI): Indian equity markets on Wednesday opened with losses. Though the global markets opened stronger,...
(4th LD) Cargo ship carrying 22 sinks off Jeju, 14 rescued but 9 unconscious
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, throughout with more info) SEOGWIPO, South Korea, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- A Hong Kong-registered cargo ship carrying...
U.S. may appoint special envoy solely dedicated to N. Korea if dialogue resumes: State Dept.
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States may consider appointing a special envoy solely dedicated to...
Myanmar Military Spokesperson Expresses Uncertainty Over Junta Polls – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia Frequent resistance attacks have greatly complicated the holding of a stage-managed election this year. AdvertisementA spokesperson for...
China puts missile bases on disputed South China Sea islands, analysts say — Radio Free Asia
A newly emerged satellite image shows a Chinese air defense facility on the Paracel Islands, which analysts say indicates the...
Library thrives in Pakistan’s ‘wild west’ gun market town
Darra Adamkhel, Pakistan – When the din of Pakistan’s most notorious weapons market becomes overwhelming, arms dealer Muhammad Jahanzeb slinks...
Kozuki nets 1st Schalke goal, Stuttgart’s Endo also on target
Japanese forward Soichiro Kozuki scored his first goal in his second appearance for Schalke in the German Bundesliga on Tuesday....
Aloha spirit felt strongly during this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai : Big Island Now
With Maunakea towering in the distance, 42 senior golfers took to Hualālai Resort’s lush golf course Saturday for the last...
Number of workers taking parental leave up 18.6 pct in 2022: data
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korean workers who took time off to take...
9 N. Korean workers in Russia defected to S. Korea last year: professor
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- Nine North Korean workers dispatched to Russia for dollar earnings defected to South Korea late...
Dismissal or Distraction? Power Scuffles and Governance in Uzbekistan – The Diplomat
AdvertisementSome tensions are arising in Uzbekistan between elites with clashing economic interests. As new groups of elites emerge and accumulate...
Children peddle spring water on North Korean streets to earn money — Radio Free Asia
Poor North Korean children are collecting water from springs and selling it in the streets to make money for their...
Bomb and death threats sent to universities and high schools across Japan
Threats have been sent by fax to about 300 senior high schools and universities across Japan, it was learned Tuesday....
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 25, 2023
People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, amid snow on Jan. 24, 2023. The Atomic Bomb Dome...
Seoul stocks sharply up late Wed. morning on tech advances
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks extended gains late Wednesday morning on tech gains, as investors anticipate a...
(LEAD) Na bows out of PPP leadership race
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N.K. propaganda outlet slams S. Korea’s plan to hold defense meeting with UNC members
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean propaganda outlet on Wednesday denounced South Korea's plan to hold a defense...
Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues – The Diplomat
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | East Asia After the position lay vacant for six years, the U.S. finally has a nominee to tackle North...
Buddhist monk leading deadly pro-junta militias in Myanmar’s Sagaing region — Radio Free Asia
An ultranationalist Buddhist monk is leading the charge against Myanmar’s armed rebellion in Sagaing region for the military regime, establishing...
Makoto Shinkai’s anime film ‘Suzume’ entered in Berlin competition
Berlin – Japanese anime director Makoto Shinkai’s animated feature “Suzume” has been included in the competition lineup for this year’s...
Earthquake alert
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 25, 2023, 10:01...
‘McHale’s Navy’ star Yoshio Yoda is no more!
Washington , January 24 (ANI): Yoshio Yoda, the actor who played Fuji on the 1962-1966 ABC sitcom 'McHale's Navy', which...
S. Korea’s new COVID-19 cases under 20,000 for 4th day on fewer tests during holiday
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed below 20,000 for the fourth consecutive day Wednesday due...
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Jan. 25)
Strengthen spy probeUnion group execs suspected of spying for NK; NIS must keep on investigating Four former and current executive...
Sinking Joshimath May Submerge India’s Hydropower Ambitions in the Himalayas – The Diplomat
AdvertisementRapid land subsidence causing buildings to crack has left several thousand residents of Joshimath in the northern Indian state of...
Japanese Buddhists back selection of next Dalai Lama by Tibetans, not China — Radio Free Asia
Japanese Buddhists say they believe Tibetans should determine the successor to the Dalai Lama in accordance with their Buddhist belief...
Department stores focus on sustainability for Valentine’s Day gifts in Japan
Department stores in Japan are trying to ride a shopping wave for Valentine’s Day confectionary gifts with products featuring sustainability....
Cargo ship with 22 aboard capsizes off southwestern Japan
A cargo ship with 22 people aboard has capsized off Nagasaki Prefecture in southwestern Japan, according to the coast guard,...
Heavy snow hits Japan with warns of traffic disruption
TOKYO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Heavy snowfall and strong winds hit Japan on Tuesday as the country braced for a...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 25)
Clear concerns about the nuclear threat As North Korea's uninterrupted acceleration of nuclear weapons development fuels a sense of insecurity...
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Returns to the Pinnacle of Power in Turkmenistan – The Diplomat
Crossroads Asia | Politics | Central Asia Who cares about a president when you have a new “national leader”? AdvertisementIn a May 2021 article...
Ardern’s ‘politics of kindness’ was both effective and exhausting
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s charismatic, energetic and empathetic leader, shocked her nation and the world last week by announcing that...
“Doomsday Clock” ticks closer to catastrophe amid war in Ukraine
A group of atomic scientists on Tuesday moved the hands of the "Doomsday Clock" to 90 seconds to midnight --...
U.S. dollar slips after economic data
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U.S. military presence in S. Korea does not bother N. Korea at all: Pompeo
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un are not bothered at all...
Amid Signs of Softer Foreign Policy Tone, Is China About to Shift Its Russia Policy? – The Diplomat
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‘We have been oppressed by unfreedom for a long time in China’ — Radio Free Asia
Nearly three years ago, former state TV host Kcriss Li was live streaming his arrest by state security police in...
If Erdogan blocks Sweden and Finland, will NATO boot Turkey?
We have reached one of the most important moments in the seven-decade history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Sweden...
Japan, Cambodia vow to keep supporting Ukrainian demining efforts
Japanese and Cambodian foreign ministers agreed Tuesday that their countries will continue to cooperate in supporting the elimination of Russian...
Appeal filed against former TEPCO executives over Fukushima nuclear crisis
TOKYO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Lawyers acting as prosecutors Tuesday appealed to the Supreme Court against an acquittal for three...
U.S. closely monitoring N. Korea for possible nuclear test: Pentagon
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States continues to closely monitor North Korea for a possible...
US Help Won’t Solve Pakistan’s Terrorism Problems – The Diplomat
AdvertisementEarlier commentary on The Diplomat raised useful points regarding how the resurgence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened U.S. interests in...
China pulls plug on social media accounts of people who just got out of jail — Radio Free Asia
China has shut down the social media accounts of hundreds of people recently released from prison in a bid to...
Japan defense buildup leads to tripling of primary deficit projection
Japan’s primary deficit will triple from its earlier projection to ¥1.5 trillion ($11.5 billion) in fiscal 2025, the target year...
Coronavirus pandemic latest: Jan. 24, 2023
Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond: Travelers... Source link
Indonesia’s investment realization exceeds target in 2022
JAKARTA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia posted an investment realization of 1,207.2 trillion rupiahs (about 80.56 billion U.S. dollars) for...
Foreign ministry welcomes nomination of new U.S. special envoy for N.K. human rights
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry on Tuesday welcomed the nomination of a new U.S. special envoy for...
China’s Huawei Looks to Ports, Factories to Rebuild Sales – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAs technicians in a distant control room watch on display screens, an automated crane at one of China’s busiest ports...
Report offers fresh examples of destruction of religious sites in eastern Tibet — Radio Free Asia
A new report by a rights group details fresh evidence of destruction of religious heritage sites and the mistreatment of...
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads the Oscar nominations
LOS ANGELES – In a year when moviegoers returned en masse to big-budget spectacles — and skipped nearly everything else...
BREAKING NEWS: "Doomsday Clock" at 90 secs. to midnight, closest ever to catastrophe
BREAKING NEWS: "Doomsday Clock" at 90 secs. to midnight, closest ever to catastrophe ... Source link
Chinese Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Southern Japan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Chinese cargo ship Shin Haijo 2 has run aground between the islands of Ishigaki and Kohama...
Chris Hipkins Confirmed as New Zealand Leader, Picks Deputy – The Diplomat
Oceania | Politics | Oceania Hipkins has less than nine months before a general election, which may be difficult for the sitting government. Chris...
Japan braces for heavy snow, warns of traffic disruption
Snow fell in parts of northern and western Japan facing the Sea of Japan as a cold air mass blew...
Inflight Cambodian thieves snatch Japanese mans bag onboard …
Inflight Cambodian thieves snatch Japanese mans bag onboard ... Khmer Times Source link
S. Korean Army chief coordinating visit to Hawaii to meet U.S., Japanese counterparts: officials
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park Jeong-hwan could visit Hawaii around April for...
What a Gay Flight Attendant’s Lost Discrimination Case Says About LGBTQ Rights in China – The Diplomat
AdvertisementLast week, it was made public that a Shenzhen court in March 2022 dismissed a high-profile discrimination lawsuit brought by...
Copied from Japanese anime? Social media users accuse Chinese TV show of plagiarism — Radio Free Asia
The opening theme song for China's state-run television extravaganza welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit has sparked online outrage...
Echizen forged knives sought after by chefs overseas
Fukui – Echizen knives forged according to centuries-old methods are proving to be a hit abroad, with many chefs visiting...
Japan lower chamber chief denies dubious ties with Unification Church
Japan's lower house chief on Tuesday denied accusations of inappropriate ties with the Unification Church, but refused to publicly discuss...
Domestic markets open with gains for second day, tracking global cues
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 24 (ANI): The domestic markets on Tuesday opened with gains and continued with Monday rally, tracking...
(2nd LD) Coldest day of season grips S. Korea on last day of Lunar New Year holiday
(ATTN: UPDATES with related news in last 3 paras; TRIMS) SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The coldest day of the...
N. Korean media decries Yoon’s remarks on Iran
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean propaganda outlet on Tuesday criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent remarks on...
Why Did ASEAN Leaders Skip Davos? – The Diplomat
Flags fly outside the Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum, January 15, 2020. Credit: DepositphotosAdvertisementIndonesia Night...
Pro-democracy militias burn down junta offices in Kayin State — Radio Free Asia
UPDATED AT 5:33 a.m. ET ON 01-24-2023 Fighting between junta troops and one of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armies continued...
Nagasaki Prefecture ordered to pay damages to U.S. woman over harassment
Nagasaki – A district court on Tuesday ordered the Nagasaki Prefectural Government to pay damages to an American woman who...
Japan defense buildup helps triple primary deficit projection
Japan's primary deficit will triple from its earlier projection to 1.5 trillion yen ($11.5 billion) in fiscal 2025, the target...
Number of Western firms exiting Russia revealed
The study focused on companies that have given up their equity stake or sold at least one subsidiaryLess than 9%...
S. Korean gov’t calls in Japanese diplomat to protest Tokyo’s Dokdo claims
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has called in a Japanese diplomat in Seoul to lodge a...
Rights Group Files Complaint in Germany Against Myanmar’s Generals – The Diplomat
Hundreds of Rohingya civilians cross the border into Bangladesh after fleeing the Myanmar military’s “clearance operation” in Rakhine State, Myanmar,...
Vietnam mulls law that may open market to foreign arms firms — Radio Free Asia
Vietnam is considering a law on defense and security industries that may pave the way for foreign companies to tap...
Japanese football misses its big opportunity in Dream Bowl game
“Mixed emotions for sure. Overwhelmingly as a member of the team I just feel like we let it get away....
Moreno family no longer looking to sell Angels
The Los Angeles Angels said Monday the Moreno family is no longer pursuing a sale of the club which employs...
Himachal Deputy CM urges for releasing funds for Phina Singh irrigation project
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , January 24 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri who also holds the Jal Shakti...
Rival parties trade attacks over Yoon’s remark on Iran
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday President Yoon Suk Yeol is the "biggest...
Sun Cable Places Clean Energy Export Plans On Hold – The Diplomat
AdvertisementLast year, the renewable energy company Sun Cable announced that it had raised $150 million for an ambitious project involving...
China slaps exit ban on wife of shuttered Shanghai political bookstore owner — Radio Free Asia
Authorities in China have prevented the wife of an exiled political bookstore owner from leaving the country to rejoin her...
Dubious COVID-19 treatments explode on social media in China
Chinese are turning to social media influencers and celebrities for tips about treating COVID-19 after the country’s whipsaw reversal in...
Japan pref. ordered to pay damages to U.S. woman over harassment
A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered the Nagasaki prefectural government to pay damages to an American woman who claimed she...
Nissan, Renault negotiators await directors’ nod on partnership deal
Tokyo , January 24 (ANI): Negotiators from Japanese automaker Nissan and its French partner, Renault, are waiting for their boards...
Chinese man deported after refusing to quarantine, fleeing
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The government has deported a Chinese national arrested for going into hiding without entering mandatory...
Thai Activists Hospitalized After Hunger Strike Over Royal Defamation Cases – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia Tantawan Tuatulanon and Orawan Phuphong demanded that a judge revoke their bail in solidarity with other activists...
Junta jets dropped bombs on the home of a Karen ethnic army commander — Radio Free Asia
Myanmar’s junta jets dropped bombs over the weekend on the home of the leader of an ethnic Karen group that...
U.S. police focus on jealousy as Lunar New Year shooting motive, report says
Monterey Park, Calif. – Detectives probing why an elderly Asian immigrant shot dead 11 people as they celebrated Lunar New...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 24, 2023
Colorful lanterns and large works of art adorn the southwestern Japan city of Nagasaki on Jan. 22, 2023. The Nagasaki...
U.S. dollar rises as sterling, yen dip
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trading on Monday amid weakness in the British...
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 10 COVID-19 deaths, total at 33,245: KDCA
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 10 COVID-19 deaths, total at 33,245: KDCA Source link
N. Korean media airs documentary touting successful pandemic response
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state TV has aired a documentary film praising the country's success in tackling...
2023 Should Be India’s Year – The Diplomat
The Pulse | Diplomacy | South Asia As president of the G-20 and the SCO this year, India is in a position to project...
Vietnamese journalist may be released in July — Radio Free Asia
Vietnamese blogger Le Anh Hung, serving a five-year sentence for allegedly “abusing democratic freedoms,” may soon be released from prison,...
Houston Marathon winner Hitomi Niiya vows to break Japanese record
Long-distance runner Hitomi Niiya, who recently won the Houston Marathon with the second-fastest time on record for a Japanese woman,...
Cool customers take polar plunge as “avanto” season starts in Hokkaido
Hardy bathers braving bitterly cold temperatures in nothing but a bikini or pair of trunks have been enjoying the exhilarating...
Ritwik Bhowmik, Harshita Gaur’s show ‘Jehanabad
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 24 (ANI): From romance to revenge and crimes, 'Jehanabad - Of LoveWar' starring Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Ritwik...
Exports of S. Korea’s traditional liquor soju up 13.2 pct in 2022
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Exports of soju, South Korea's traditional distilled liquor, increased 13.2 percent in 2022 from a...
Coldest day of season grips S. Korea on last day of Lunar New Year holiday
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The coldest day of the season gripped South Korea on Tuesday, with morning lows dropping...
(URGENT) Biden nominates Julie Turner as special envoy for North Korean human rights
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Lights Out in Pakistan as Energy-saving Move Backfires – The Diplomat
Shopkeepers and workers wait for electric power at a market following a power breakdown across the country, in Lahore, Pakistan,...
Myanmar’s junta leader and shadow gov’t both praise China at Lunar New Year Festival — Radio Free Asia
In a reflection of the influential role that China plays in the region, leaders from both Myanmar’s ruling military and...
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo’s new cases fall week-on-week for sixth straight day
Tokyo confirmed 2,677 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, down by about 1,700 from a week before, as the nation...
BREAKING NEWS: Rui Hachimura acquired by Los Angles Lakers in trade, team says
BREAKING NEWS: Rui Hachimura acquired by Los Angles Lakers in trade, team says ==Kyodo Source link
Lakers add Wizards F Rui Hachimura in trade
The Los Angeles Lakers finalized a deal to send guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks to the Washington...
Biden nominates new special envoy for N. Korean human rights
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated a state department official as a new special envoy...
Unmanned Systems in China’s Maritime ‘Gray Zone Operations’ – The Diplomat
AdvertisementChina recently inducted an unmanned drone carrier, the Zhu Hai Yun, an autonomous system capable of carrying unmanned surface vehicles (USV),...
Lao business owners decry the shuttering of money-changing shops — Radio Free Asia
A move by the Lao government to shut down money-changing shops in an effort to rein in rampant inflation has...
Japanese court orders government to pay damages over forced sterilization
Kumamoto – The Japanese government was ordered Monday to pay damages to two people over their forced sterilization under a...
Japan finance chief warns of “unprecedented” fiscal health worsening
Japan's fiscal health has been deteriorating on an "unprecedented" scale after massive spending amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war...
Getting children outside can help mitigate negative effects of screen time: Research
Osaka , January 23 (ANI): You're probably concerned about how much time your young children spend staring at a screen,...
U.S., S. Korea working to hold N. Korea accountable for supporting Russian war in Ukraine: State Dept.
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The United States and South Korea regularly discuss ways to address threats...
Robert Einhorn on South Korea’s Nuclear Weapon Development – The Diplomat
AdvertisementSince South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol took office in May 2022, South Korea has aimed to tackle North Korea’s nuclear...
Reported spyware deal implicates Israeli firm in Myanmar junta’s crimes, critics say — Radio Free Asia
Human rights groups are criticizing a reported deal between Myanmar’s military and an Israeli tech firm for intercept spyware, accusing...
In policy speech, Kishida puts focus on child care and defense
The new parliamentary session kicked off Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida using his policy speech to call for child...
Ex-U.S. Indo-Pacific commander sticks to 2027 window on Taiwan attack
Former chief of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Philip Davidson said Monday he is standing by his earlier assessments that China...