Divisions within LDP over election candidates causes friction
Party leaders are trying to mend fences ahead of a House of Councillors election slated for the summer.
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Quiet village near China Eastern Airlines crash site now a hub of search efforts
Most of the people in the village are now involved in supporting the search and rescue efforts, doing what they can to help.
Water still cut off in Fukushima one week after quake
At least 160 water pipes, including some that were not earthquake-resistant, are believed to have sustained extensive damage.
Calls for Indonesia’s chief justice to resign ahead of marrying Jokowi’s sister
The wedding plan has sparked a public debate over potential conflicts of interest and biased practices in the court.
Prospects for return of northern territories recede as Japan-Russia ties worsen
The Japanese government has in recent years tried to build trust with Russia by advancing economic cooperation.
China says 91,900 barrels of oil, 18% of annual cap, supplied to North Korea in 2021
However, the international community has accused Pyongyang of exceeding the cap on refined petroleum imports by illegally procuring oil.
PM Imran says has a ‘massive surprise’ up his sleeve for opposition
The premier also asserted that he would not tender his resignation.
Everest base camp to have high-speed 4G connectivity by end 2022
With 4G service enabled, locals in the remote mountainous region will also benefit, particularly in search and rescue efforts.
In the eyes of the Chinese, President Putin can do no wrong
No other current world leader is revered as much as the Russian President in this land of 1.4 billion people.
Indonesian workers trapped in besieged Ukraine city are home
With the arrival of the nine workers, the Indonesian government has evacuated 133 citizens following the invasion.