A typhoon, declared the strongest storm of the year so far, has killed one person and injured 527 more in Taiwan.
Japan’s unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect
Japan’s unpopular revisions to the Imperial House Law that reinforce the male-only succession rules took effect Saturday.
A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal
A city in South Korea was trying Thursday to come up with a new way to free a huge dusky shark out of a narrow canal.
Magnitude 7 earthquake hits northern Tibet
A magnitude 7 earthquake has hit China-governed Tibet at 10:33 p.m. China Standard Time (GMT+8) on Thursday, according to several outlets.
Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise
Japanese and U.S. troops on Monday kicked off one of their largest joint exercises focusing on the defense of Japan’s southwestern islands and showcasing advanced weapons systems in the face of growing tension in the region.
China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role
China’s new airfield in Laos is a work in progress, with satellite imagery showing many areas where construction appeared to be ongoing even as it was officially opened at a September ceremony.
North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
North Korea said Saturday it had successfully tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance.
Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world’s first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars.
Japan’s Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about the additional work she has to take on as a woman compared to her male predecessors have sparked a debate about gender roles in the country and have put her performance under the spotlight.
A new bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late
A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open Thursday after more than a decade of delay in the latest sign of closer ties between the two countries.