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'Chinese social media turned me from Ukrainian to Russian'
As generative AI develops so quickly, regulating it and protecting people has become a challenge.
Why Modi's party is not fighting elections in Kashmir
This is the first general election since India ended the special status of Kashmir in 2019.
Big, Smoggy Bangkok Gets a Badly Needed Breath of Fresh Air
In the heart of this megacity, an industrial site has been turned into an oasis for residents (and birds, bats and mosquito-eating dragonflies).
Ahead of Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Faces a Trust Crisis
Concerns are growing that the body whose job is keeping sports free of illegal drugs is failing at that mission, leading Congress to question U.S. support.
Fewer domestic travelers seen in Golden Week
The number of domestic travelers decreased during this year's Golden Week holiday period as many residents of Japan refrained from traveling far from home amid rising prices, private…
Drone filming Japanese MSDF ship went undetected: source
The intrusion of an unauthorized drone suspected to have filmed a video of a docked Maritime Self-Defense Force ship near Tokyo went undetected, a government source said Tuesday,…
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
Zhang Zhan had been in jail for four years for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".
Apparent human bones found in southwestern Japan steel plant
Bones that appeared to be human were found on Tuesday morning in a molten steel pot at a Nippon Steel Corp plant in southwestern Japan, police said. A…
Curfew Imposed in New Caledonia Following Protests Over Constitutional Change
The unrest was triggered by a plan to let more French citizens vote in the territory, which independence activists say would water down their movement.
FIFA Set to Roll Back Reforms Enacted After Corruption Scandal
FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsement of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.
Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy
Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.
Fourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapse
Tens of people are still feared to be trapped with a rescue operation under way, emergency services say.
Cool Biz campaign begins across Japan
The government’s annual Cool Biz energy-saving campaign for late spring and summer has kicked off across Japan. Cool Biz, which will last until Sept 30, encourages workers to…
Australian teen jailed for murder of UK woman
Emma Lovell, 41, was killed when confronting two intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.
Film shows rural Japan's changing face through eyes of mythic critter
For the overwhelming majority of people in Japan, the tsuchinoko, a creature resembling a fat snake that has never been conclusively confirmed as real, does not exist. But…
Why a Tactic Used by Czars Is Back With a Vengeance
Authoritarian governments have long sought to target dissidents abroad. But the digital age may have given them stronger motives, and better tools, for transnational repression.
What to Know About the Summit Between Putin and Xi in China
China’s backing will be crucial to President Vladimir V. Putin as he intensifies his offensive in Ukraine. But his host, Xi Jinping, has other competing priorities.
Taiwan’s new president takes over as Chinese incursions surge
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.
Is China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?
Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle, raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market.
Tokyo’s beckoning cat temple asks foreign tourists to stop writing on the beckoning cats they buy
Located in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, Gotokuji’s name translates to “temple of great virtue.” And sure, as a Buddhist temple, it is a place for the virtuous, but it’s also a place…
Putin in China to meet Xi as Ukraine looms large
This is Putin's first visit after he won a fifth presidential term following an election where he ran virtually unopposed.
Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.
Australian colonial statue toppled before historic ruling
The statue of William Crowther - who mutilated an Aboriginal man's body - will now be officially removed.
Visitors to Japan exceed 3 million for 2nd straight month in April
Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a second straight month in April, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for…
A.T. Ariyaratne, a Hero in Sri Lanka for Helping the Poor, Dies at 92
He built Sarvodaya, an organization that battled dismal living conditions in his country’s villages and championed peace and mediation during a vicious civil war.
First, He Conquered Paris. Now, a Japanese Chef Wants to Become a Brand.
Kei Kobayashi, who earned three Michelin stars in France, has come home to build an empire.
Israel Resists Grand Bargain as U.S. and Saudis Work on Security Pact
President Biden is pushing for a broad deal that would get Israel to approve a Palestinian nation in return for Saudi recognition of Israel. But officials need to overcome Israeli opposition.
Palestinians rally in Tokyo to mark 76 years of displacement
About a thousand people, including Palestinians and their supporters, rallied in Tokyo on Wednesday to commemorate 76 years since Palestinians were forced from their homeland to make way…
The Kiwi Makes a Startling but Careful Comeback
At a sanctuary on New Zealand’s North Island, the long-endangered flightless birds have grown so much in number that they are being transported to other areas to start new colonies.
Eisai starts rolling submission for injectable version of Alzheimer's drug with FDA
Eisai and partner Biogen said on Tuesday that the Japanese drugmaker has begun submitting data on a rolling basis to the U.S. health regulator for a marketing application…
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.
Incident at TSMC’s Semiconductor Plant in Arizona Injures One
The reported explosion did not affect construction at the facility, which was awarded a $6.6 billion CHIPS Act grant last month.
Macron Moves to Declare State of Emergency in New Caledonia
The French authorities have undertaken a “massive” mobilization of security forces since violent protests broke out over a constitutional amendment that changes voting rules in the South Pacific territory.