New Japanese whaling ship capable of reaching Antarctic being built
Maintaining this method, in which a fleet of vessels centered on a mother ship hunts large whales, is expected to help maintain Japan’s whaling industry.
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Anwar’s daughter quits as economic adviser over nepotism accusations, joins Finance Minister’s panel
Despite Mr Anwar insisting that his daughter’s previous role was an unpaid one, critics said the move reeked of nepotism as she did not have experience in economics and finance.
Kim’s ‘respected’ daughter: Heir apparent or propaganda vehicle?
North Korean state media have already labeled her as Kim Jong-un’s “respected daughter” and “beloved daughter.”
Organ transplant mediation non-profit claims to be ‘Japanese government authorised’
In reality, the organisation did not have the government’s permission to mediate under the Organ Transplant Law.
1,894 online accounts punished for spreading misinformation: Chinese internet regulator
Calling for netizens to improve the ability of distinguishing truth online, the authority also encouraged them to report incidents in order to help purify cyberspace.
Two sun bears injured by wire traps in North Sumatra national park
Sun bears are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting for traditional medicine.
Mafia-linked fugitive arrested in Bali after 7 years on the lam
The 32-year-old was detained at Ngurah Rai International Airport, just as he was about to return to Australia, where he has citizenship and from which he could not have been…
Alleged Japanese crime boss hid out at a luxurious hotel in Manila
Four Japanese men suspected of being behind a recent string of violent robberies in Japan were extradited from the Philippines this week.
From KJ to DJ: Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin now a deejay for local radio station
According to Media Prima Audio, the former health minister will be a radio announcer from 6am to 10am, from Monday to Friday.
Biological, adoptive parents fight over compensation
Three months after the drowning of a 16-year-old adopted girl, the ex-gratia award by the special relief commissioner has split two families apart.