Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has introduced new visa regulations in Japan, impacting foreign business owners in the country. For three years, Mahendra Dharmapriya, a Sri Lankan restaurateur, shared the aromas of his homeland with his neighborhood in rural Japan. His restaurant, filled with creamy lentils, fish curry, egg hoppers, and black tea with ginger, had […]
On October 31, 2022, a notable development occurred in the South China Sea. The Chinese Coast Guard ship 5205, renowned for its size, embarked on a mission. It left the port of Sanya and started patrolling the contested northern Spratly Islands. This initial movement gained significant attention when, months later, it navigated close to areas […]
At least 23 individuals lost their lives and approximately 70 sustained injuries due to a severe attack on a passenger train in Pakistan, as per The Associated Press. Details of the Attack On Sunday morning, a suicide bomber’s assault rocked Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province. The explosion occurred when a vehicle filled […]
On Tuesday, North Korea launched a series of projectiles, including short-range missiles, toward its western seas. This information was provided by the South Korean military. These ballistic missiles were fired around 1 p.m. local time from Chongju, located in the province of North Pyongan, a coastal area in North Korea. The missiles traveled around 50 […]
Thousands of Russians who left their homeland following the 2022 Ukraine invasion have established a community in Phuket, Thailand. This community has an uncertain future, with a sense of transience surrounding their lives. Among these individuals is Ekaterina Mittsel. As she waits to pick up her daughter from school in Thailand’s heat, she reflects on […]
Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand are urgently working to reach seven individuals trapped in a cave in central Laos. Last week, villagers from Xaisomboun province entered the cave in search of gold on May 19. However, severe rainfall led to flash floods, blocking their exit. Bounkham Luanglath, head of Laos’ Rescue Volunteer for People, […]
Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 3:03 AM EDT / CBS/AP Seoul, South Korea — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military. This event is the latest in a series of military actions by North Korea this year. The missile, fired from […]
China’s restrictions on exporting critical minerals to Japan are intended to influence Japan’s military policies. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated this on Monday. In January, China’s commerce ministry imposed stricter controls on the export of items with potential military uses to Japan. These regulations prevent any party from transferring ‘dual-use’ goods to Japanese military end […]
Fresh ethnic conflict has erupted in India’s remote eastern state of Manipur. This region is experiencing deadly ambushes, abductions, and protest marches. Violence had already become a routine occurrence here. In recent weeks, fighting has escalated between the Meitei and Kuki communities. This conflict now involves a third ethnic group, the Nagas. The Kukis have […]
At least 14 people died on Sunday when a bomb exploded near a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan. This incident is part of ongoing violence in a region plagued by a long-running separatist insurgency. The explosion occurred around 8 a.m. local time at a railway crossing in Balochistan Province, near the border with Afghanistan. This […]