Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97
Beijing – Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died on Wednesday age 97, was never…
Kumamoto’s tourism industry hit hard by quake
The major earthquake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture late last month is hitting the local tourism industry…
Iranian factions squabble over war aims as supreme leader maintains low profile
When Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told state TV last week that he found it “very…
Ban on military-style clothing does not apply to active-duty members, Yasukuni clarifies
Yasukuni Shrine has clarified that its new policy banning military-style clothing on its grounds does…
Are we on the verge of World War III?
We seem to have avoided the Thucydides Trap. The inevitable conflict triggered by the insecurity…
Man arrested over attempt to smuggle lizards into Japan
Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday it arrested a 23-year-old man after he tried to…
Nvidia’s show of financial force soothes credit markets
Six of the biggest names in finance are helping Nvidia ease some of the investor anxiety…
Kumamoto quake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into two
Emergency workers attempting to rescue survivors after a recent earthquake in Kyushu also had to…
Parkour helps Singapore’s elderly boost agility, strength
SINGAPORE – Parkour may conjure images of boisterous teenagers swinging between buildings in urban settings,…