New dates announced for Asian Games in Hangzhou
Now taking place from from September 23 to October 8, 2023, the 19th Asian Games was put on hold as the council's Executive Board deliberated the “pandemic situation”.
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Nagoya Station specialty sweet returns to the scene
After an 11-year hiatus, the bakery revived Shachibon – a cream puff modeled after the famous Kinshachi golden tiger – hoping it will become the new “must have” item.
Hanyu, 2-time Olympic figure skating gold medalist, to talk future plans
During the Beijing Olympics in February, Hanyu finished in fourth place, failing in his bid for a third consecutive gold medal.
Seven S’pore restaurants win first Michelin star
The surprise inclusion on the one-star list is Reve, a Japanese-French restaurant which opened in October last year.
What makes Bangladesh 7th saddest nation in the world?
The writer says Bangladeshis are not thriving, not even struggling, but are suffering.
Is this goat the GOAT? Long-eared kid takes Pakistan by storm
"Within 10 to 12 days of his birth, he was already appearing in all the national and international media - and won a beauty contest”, said Mr Narejo, the breeder of the goat.
S. Korea, Japan, US foreign affairs chiefs to hold first meeting at G-20
Two sessions on the second day will discuss bolstering multilateralism and dealing with the global food and energy security crisis.
Ukraine arms spreading to Middle East, black market
The Russian Defence Minister claimed Ukraine had received more than 28,000 tonnes of military cargo so far, and some of the Western weapons were appearing in the Middle East.
Insta-worthy Bali: Cafes, beach clubs and photo spots for the perfect shot
From sunset views at Mari Beach Club to the Body Works Spa, Bali holidays are now packaged around getting that perfect shot.
Return of Mekong giant salmon carp raises hopes
A researcher said that the last sighting of the critically endangered fish was recorded in 1999.