Tsuneo Watanabe, The Yomiuri Shimbun editor-in-chief, dies
Mr. Watanabe died of pneumonia in Tokyo on Thursday, Dec. 19. He was 98.
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Comedian Uncle Roger lowers prices at Malaysian fried rice outlets after public complaints
One food content creator criticised the slow service at the Pavilion outlet and said she waited an hour for her plate of fried rice to be served, while other netizens felt the…
2024 buzzwords in China reflect evolving dynamism
The top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.
Man arrested for setting fire to cafe, killing 11 in Hanoi
The suspect had two prior convictions for robbery and theft.
Train crushes YouTuber to death on Thailand’s Ratchaburi bridge
The driver said he turned on the horn as a warning, but the 53-year-old victim could not get out of the way in time, and he could not stop the train quickly enough.
WWF report highlights discovery of new species in Greater Mekong region
The discovery of 234 new species highlight the region’s rich biodiversity but also underscore the urgency of protecting habitats and addressing wildlife trade to prevent further…
Malaysian influencer Ady Hu detained by Taiwanese cops for alleged fraud, Taiwan media reports
Recently, Taiwanese media reported foreigners getting involved in new scam activities, in a role dubbed a 'driver'. This person is tasked with collecting cash that victims have…
Palestinian film From Ground Zero shortlisted for 97th Oscars
From Ground Zero, an anthology directed by 22 different Palestinian directors, comprising documentaries, animation, fiction, and experimental films, details the lives of people in…
UK court jails father, stepmother for life for murder of British-Pakistani daughter Sara Sharif
Sara was found dead in August 2023 at her home in Woking, southwest of London, after what prosecutors said was a campaign of “serious and repeated violence."
‘Dark’ part-time jobs in Japan to be tackled with more stringent posting requirements
Since dark part-time jobs have sometimes been disguised as one-time job offers, the government will instruct platforms to tighten their screening process to prevent dark part-time…