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Assassin of Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Issues First Public Apology to Victim’s Family

The man charged with assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has for the first time publicly apologized to

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Thailand Lifts Long-Standing Afternoon Alcohol Ban to Boost Tourism

Afternoon drinks return — Ban ends after more than 50 years In a significant shift for Thailand’s nightlife and tourism

Cozy Maximalism: Why Warm, Lived-In Interiors Are Making a Big Comeback

The past decade in interior design was dominated by minimalism: clean lines, neutral tones, and spare “museum-like” spaces. But in

Micro-Workouts Are Taking Over: How 2–5 Minute Sessions Are Changing Fitness

What are micro-workouts? Micro-workouts are brief bouts of physical activity, typically lasting anywhere from 2 to 12 minutes, that you

Longevity Culture Is Booming

What “longevity culture” means today Longevity culture is the growing social, economic and technological phenomenon that encourages people not just

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Death Toll from Indonesia Flooding Rises to 442 as Rescue Operations Continue

The death toll from devastating floods and landslides sweeping across Indonesia has surged to 442,

Bear Attack in Public Toilet Alarms Japan as Wildlife Crisis Worsens

Security guard mauled at train-station restroom A 69-year-old security guard in Numata city, in Gunma

Singapore Executes Three Men for Drug Offences Over Two Days

Singapore steps up capital punishment — three executed in back-to-back cases Over the span of

Japan–China Diplomatic Rift Disrupts Pop Culture — ‘One Piece’ Singer Pulls Up Mid-Show in Shanghai

What happened — mid-performance shutdown in Shanghai Japanese singer Maki Ōtsuki — famous for performing

Thailand Lifts Long-Standing Afternoon Alcohol Ban to Boost Tourism

Afternoon drinks return — Ban ends after more than 50 years In a significant shift

EU Launches €3 Billion “ReSourceEU” Strategy to Cut Dependence on China for Critical Raw Materials

A bold blueprint to break supply-chain reliance The European Union is preparing to roll out

Chinese and Japanese Boats Clash Near Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, Deepening Regional Tensions

On 2 December 2025, coast guard vessels from China Coast Guard (CCG) and Japan Coast

Hong Kong Orders Citywide Removal of Scaffold Mesh After Deadly Blaze — Major Safety Overhaul Underway

Fire that sparked the crackdown  On 26 November 2025, a massive fire ravaged Wang Fuk Court