Trump Throws Support Behind Japan’s Takaichi Ahead of Snap Election
WASHINGTON / TOKYO — In an unusually direct intervention, **U.S. President Donald…
Japan Cancels Iconic Cherry Blossom Festival Amid “Tourism Crisis”
FUJIYOSHIDA, JAPAN — Japanese authorities have cancelled this year’s renowned cherry blossom…
Record Snowfall in Japan Leaves Dozens Dead, Hundreds Injured and Infrastructure Strained
Japan is reeling from an extraordinary winter weather crisis, with record-breaking snowfall…
China’s Green Energy Surge Fueled Over 90 % of Last Year’s Investment Growth
BEIJING — China’s booming clean energy sector was the dominant force behind…
Xi Urges Caution on Taiwan Arms Sales in High-Level Call With Trump
BEIJING / WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged U.S. President…
Japan Buried Under Historic Snowfalls as Extreme Winter Weather Causes Widespread Disruption
Japan is grappling with record-breaking snowfall this winter, as a severe weather…
China’s COMAC Emerges as New Challenger to Boeing and Airbus in Global Aviation
SHANGHAI / SINGAPORE — China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of…
Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy Tapped as Unlikely Mascot for Lunar New Year in China
China’s upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations have an unexpected new cultural icon…
Nintendo Switch Becomes Company’s Best-Selling Console Ever, Cementing Its Legacy
Nintendo’s flagship gaming console, the Nintendo Switch, has officially become the best-selling…
Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Inquiry as Congress Poised for Contempt Vote
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State…
China Moves to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles in Major Safety Overhaul
China has announced a sweeping new automotive safety regulation that will ban…
U.S. and India Strike Landmark Trade Deal After Trump-Modi Call
WASHINGTON / NEW DELHI — The United States and India have reached…
Starmer Seeks Diplomatic Reset in Beijing to End “Ice Age” in UK–China Ties
LONDON/BEIJING — UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has returned from a…
Australian Woman Killed in Freak Ski‑Lift Accident in Japan’s Nagano Region
Tragic Incident at Popular Ski Resort A 22‑year‑old Australian woman has died…
China Executes Four More Members of Myanmar Mafia in Expanded Crackdown
China has carried out the death sentences of four leading members of…
Reopening of Gaza’s Rafah Crossing Marks Fragile Step in Ceasefire Progress
Reopening After Nearly Two Years of Closure For the first time in…
Historic Grammy Triumph: How “Golden” Became the First K-Pop Song to Win a Grammy
A Milestone Night at the Grammys At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards…
Pokémon Cancels Event at Controversial Yasukuni Shrine After China Backlash
Family Card Game Event Abruptly Called Off Tokyo — A Pokémon Trading…
What Britain and China Gained From Starmer’s Beijing Visit: Healthcare, Visas and Whisky Deals
Resetting Relations After Years of Strain UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s…
Massive Civilian Toll in Myanmar: UN Says at Least 170 Killed in Airstrikes During Controversial Election
UN Warns of Devastating Impact of Military Air Campaign At least 170…
South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison in Bribery Case
Court Hands Down Prison Term in High-Profile Corruption Case SEOUL — A…
Malaysia Football in Turmoil: Officials Quit Amid Foreign-Born Players Scandal
Mass Resignations Shake Malaysian Football KUALA LUMPUR — In a dramatic escalation…
Grief and Shock Across India After Veteran Politician Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash
A Tragic Morning in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar Among Five Dead India was…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on South Korean Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
U.S. President Announces Sharp Tariff Increase In a move that has stunned…