Holiday Boycott: Chinese Tourists Shun Japan During Lunar New Year as Diplomatic Rift Deepens
Tourist Numbers Plummet Amid Escalating China–Japan Tensions Chinese holidaymakers are markedly avoiding…
Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrations and traditions around the world
The Lunar New Year — known variously as Chinese New Year, Spring…
3 Tech Skills That Will Matter More Than Coding
For the past decade, coding has been treated as the ultimate future-proof…
ByteDance to rein in AI video tool after The Walt Disney Company legal threat
A global standoff over copyright and the limits of generative video AI…
Obama Deplores ‘Lack of Shame’ After Trump’s Racist Monkey Clip Sparks Outrage
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Barack Obama has publicly condemned what he…
China Seeks to Take Ties With Germany to a “New Level,” Wang Yi Says
MUNICH, Germany — China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, has reiterated Beijing’s ambition…
Bangladesh’s BNP Tops Historic Election After Fall of Hasina
DHAKA, BANGLADESH — In a watershed moment for South Asia’s second-largest nation,…
Japan’s Seizure of Chinese Vessel Raises Diplomatic Tensions With Beijing
TOKYO — Japan said on 13 February 2026 that it seized a…
Kim Jong Un Taps Teen Daughter as His Successor, South Korean Intelligence Says
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly designated his…
Bangladesh at the Polls: Historic Vote Concludes After Gen Z-Led Uprising
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Polls have formally closed in Bangladesh’s landmark general election,…
Tragedy in Songkhla: Principal Dies After School Siege Shooting in Southern Thailand
HAT YAI, Thailand — A school principal in southern Thailand has died…
Artist Sues AirAsia Over Plane Livery Use of Iconic Penang Mural
TOKYO / KUALA LUMPUR — A prominent street artist has launched legal…
India’s Digital Crackdown: New Three-Hour Rule Forces Rapid Removal of Unlawful Social Media Content
New Delhi — The Indian government has taken a decisive step to…
Thailand Election 2026: Bhumjaithai’s Big Win Signals Conservative Turn
BANGKOK — Thailand’s 8 February 2026 general election delivered a decisive victory…
South Korea’s Bithumb Scrambles to Recover More Than $40bn After Promotional Bitcoin Error
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is racing to recover more than $40…
Indonesia Weighs Deploying Up to 8,000 Troops to Gaza Under U.S.-Led Peace Initiative
Jakarta is preparing for the possible deployment of thousands of troops to…
Long Prison Term for Pro-Democracy Icon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong Security Case
On 9 February 2026, prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon…
Japan Markets Rally as Takaichi Clinches Historic Election Mandate
TOKYO — Japanese stocks surged to unprecedented levels on Monday following Prime…
Bangladesh Reports First Nipah Virus Death of 2026 Amid Ongoing Regional Concern
DHAKA / RAJSHAHI — Health authorities in Bangladesh have confirmed the first…
South Korean Crypto Exchange’s $40 Billion Bitcoin Blunder Shocks Markets
In an extraordinary technological mishap, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally credited…
China’s Supreme Court Overturns Canadian’s Death Sentence in Major Diplomatic Gesture
BEIJING / OTTAWA — China’s highest judicial authority has overturned the death…
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…