TOKYO, Feb 9 – Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party secured a commanding victory in Sunday’s general election, a result widely seen as strengthening her hand to pursue controversial tax cuts and expansionary fiscal policies. The outcome has intensified debate over how far the government can go in stimulating … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 16 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack that authorities say was driven by extremist ideology and deliberately targeted the Jewish community. The violence has reopened painful national debates about public safety, extremism, and whether existing gun laws … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 15 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after one of the deadliest mass shootings the nation has witnessed in nearly three decades. A father and son carried out a violent attack during a Jewish Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing 15 people before the father was shot dead by police. … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 14 – Australia was shaken by a devastating act of violence on Sunday evening when gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday gathering at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The attack occurred on the first night of Hanukkah, a time traditionally marked by joy, prayer, … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 10 – A wave of emotions swept across Australia as teenagers logged out of their social media accounts for what could be the last time in years. The country’s new rule that bars anyone under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms officially took effect on Wednesday, and the hours … Read more
PHNOM PENH, Dec 8 – Rising tensions along the contested frontier between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into fresh violence on Monday as Thailand confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes targeting Cambodian military positions. The clashes revived a long standing territorial dispute that has simmered for generations and periodically escalates into bloodshed despite repeated diplomatic … Read more
HONG KONG, Dec 1 – Hong Kong authorities have intensified their investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades and have now taken 13 people into custody on suspicion of manslaughter. The massive blaze, which swept through multiple residential towers last Wednesday, has claimed at least 151 lives and left dozens of families waiting anxiously … Read more
HONG KONG, Nov 27 – A catastrophic fire in a Hong Kong housing complex has left the city in shock after at least 55 people lost their lives and nearly 300 others remain unaccounted for. Firefighters spent more than a full day fighting intense flames that tore through several residential towers in the Wang Fuk … Read more
BUSAN, South Korea, Oct 30 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Beijing reached an agreement to ease trade tensions, with the U.S. lowering tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for significant Chinese concessions on fentanyl control, agricultural purchases, and rare earth exports. The talks, held in the South Korean port city of … Read more
TOKYO, Oct 28 – U.S. President Donald Trump showered commendation on Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, highlighting her commitment to strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities. The visit also marked the signing of major deals covering trade, rare earths, and critical minerals, reflecting closer economic and strategic cooperation … Read more