Emperor of Japan abdicates, new era begins
Heisei era ends as crown prince Naruhito accedes and Reiwa era begins.
Looking back on Akihito’s reign
The emperor is due to abdicate today, the first time in two centuries.
Police to be on full alert ahead of coronation
Coronation is due to take place on April 30th.
Nepal bans popular online game
Police has said it will arrest anyone who is found playing the game after the district court allowed to implement a ban on Wednesday.
Constitutional Court orders revision of abortion ban by end of 2020
South Korea repeals a longstanding ban on abortion.
A leaf from history: The prime minister is hanged
In the evening of April 3, a team of four officers entered Rawalpindi Jail to end a chapter in Pakistan’s history.
US hails China’s crackdown on fentanyl
The US say that fentanyl from China is contributing to a public health crisis.
Why are so many Malaysians from Penang settling in Hong Kong?
About 15,000 Malaysians live in Hong Kong with many coming from Penang.
North Korea drags its feet on joint work to return Korean War dead
With Pyongyang not fulfilling agreement on excavation of remains at Arrowhead Ridge, Seoul starts digging on its own.