Asia
India – “Without Modi, BJP May Struggle to Cross 150 Seats,” Says MP Nishikant Dubey, Emphasizing PM’s Dominance in Indian Politics
BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has made a bold assertion about the centrality of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to...
South Korea – President Lee Jae Myung’s Approval Rating Climbs to 64% as Public Support for Ruling Party Grows
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has edged back up to 64%, signaling stable public support as his administration approaches...
North Korea – North Korea Halts Foreign Tourism at Wonsan’s Kalma Beach Resort Amid Reports of Incomplete Construction and Sparse Visitors
In a surprising turn of events, North Korea has abruptly suspended access for foreign tourists to its newly opened beach...
Japan – Hibakusha Warns Global Leaders: ‘Nuclear Deterrence Cannot Save Humanity’ Amid Rising Global Tensions
In a powerful address delivered via video to an international gathering of scientists in Chicago on Wednesday, Masako Wada, assistant...
South Korea – South Korea’s Medical Workers Plan Nationwide Strike to Demand Healthcare Reforms and Better Working Conditions
South Korea is bracing for a major disruption in its healthcare system as a nationwide union representing medical workers announced...
South Korea – North Korea’s Sudden Dam Water Release Raises Cross-Border Safety Concerns in South Korea
Tensions between North and South Korea have taken a hydrological turn as North Korea released water from the Hwanggang Dam...
Japan – Japan’s Immigration Debate Heats Up Ahead of Election as Right-Wing Populism Gains Ground
Japan's political landscape is experiencing a dramatic shift as the upcoming House of Councillors election sees a sharp rise in...
South Korea – Torrential Rains Devastate Central South Korea: Fatalities, Landslides, and Mass Evacuations Mount Amid Record Downpours
South Korea’s central and western regions are grappling with the aftermath of extreme weather, as relentless heavy rains wreak havoc...
Japan – Japan’s Soaring Rice Prices Spark Panic Buying and Rationing as Climate Threatens National Staple
Japan is facing an increasingly dire rice crisis as surging prices, dwindling supply, and record heatwaves push the nation toward...
South Korea – Seoul’s Scorching Summers Drive Mosquitoes into Hiding, but a Fall Surge May Loom
As Seoul continues to experience increasingly extreme summer temperatures, an unexpected consequence is emerging: a dramatic drop in mosquito populations...
Japan – Emperor Emeritus Akihito Diagnosed with Supraventricular Arrhythmia Amid Ongoing Heart Treatment
Former Emperor Akihito of Japan, now 91, has been diagnosed with supraventricular arrhythmia, a heart rhythm disorder characterized by episodes...
South Korea – South Korea Ends Decades of Private Adoptions: Government Takes Full Control Amid Reckoning with ‘Baby Export’ Past
Starting July 19, South Korea will officially overhaul its adoption system, ending more than 70 years of private-sector dominance and...
Vietnam – Korean Tourist’s Assault on Vietnamese Woman in Hanoi Sparks Outrage and Raises Questions About Accountability
A disturbing incident involving a Korean tourist physically assaulting a Vietnamese woman at a self-service photo booth in Hanoi has...
South Korea – No Radiation Threat Detected Near Korean Border Amid Fears of North Korea’s Uranium Wastewater Discharge
South Korean authorities have confirmed that recent tests conducted near the inter-Korean border showed no signs of radioactive or toxic...
Japan – Japan Braces for Market Volatility Amid Election Uncertainty and Potential Opposition Surge
Japan’s financial markets are on edge as the nation heads into a pivotal Upper House election on July 20 that...
South Korea – South Korean Court Denies Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Request for Release Amid Martial Law Allegations
A South Korean court has rejected former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s appeal to be released from custody, solidifying his ongoing...
Japan – Fears Mount Over Possible Russian Meddling in Japan’s Upcoming Election
As Japan prepares for its Upper House elections this Sunday, concerns are growing over potential foreign interference — particularly from...
South Korea – Fatal Wall Collapse in Osan Raises Questions After Prior Warning Was Ignored
A tragic incident in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, has sparked public outrage and scrutiny after it was revealed that city officials...
China – Why China Is Seen As the Irreplaceable Backbone of Global Supply Chains
As global supply chains undergo a seismic transformation fueled by geopolitical shifts, trade realignments, and digital disruption, one nation remains...
China – China Warns Students Over Safety Risks in the Philippines Amid Rising Crime Targeting Chinese Nationals
China’s Ministry of Education has issued a rare overseas study safety alert, urging Chinese students to exercise caution before traveling...
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