Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in Indonesia
A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger…
Explosion at coal mine kills 34 in southern Pakistan
A blast at a coal mine killed at least 34 workers in southern Pakistan, the…
Greek visa scheme gives Turks easier entry to islands in EU
For Ikra Altumsek, and many other Turkish tourists, a visa-on-arrival scheme to visit several of…
South Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border
Seoul – South Korean military inspectors will visit an army corps on Friday to review…
Tokyo’s subsidies for pain relief during childbirth see strong demand
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s epidural subsidy program for childbirth, launched last October, has drawn strong…
Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks
A drone strike that sparked fires on two gas vessels in Egypt's Mediterranean port of…
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not…
Taiwanese President Lai to donate ¥1 million to quake-hit Kumamoto
Taipei – Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will donate 200,000 New Taiwan dollars (about ¥1 million)…
Third-party probe confirms workplace harassment by Yokohama mayor
A third-party investigation by three lawyers has confirmed workplace harassment by the mayor of Yokohama.The…