Officials say 1,370 homes were completely or partially destroyed. Many of the houses in that western coastal region of the main island are aging and wooden. Some 30,000 people are in shelters.
Zelensky meets Japanese Foreign Minister: ‘Japan is important and strong partner for us’
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa for her country’s support for Ukraine, voicing hopes for further relations in 2024 during their meeting in Kyiv on Jan. 7.
Recapping a summer down under: No shame in losing 3-0 for Shan Masood’s Pakistan
A raw captain, new coaching staff, an inexperienced attack, a cagey dressing room and the mighty Aussies to deal with - it could have all gone very wrong. But this team didn't let it and made friends ...
‘Say No To Maldives’: Indians Cancel Trip, Leaders Say ‘Boycott Will Hit Us Hard’
Maldives has come under fire after some leaders made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep. The remarks caused massive rage among Indians who condemned ... ( read original story ...)
SA lawyers threaten legal action against the US for supporting Israel’s war on Palestine
The group has accused the US government of aiding, abetting, supporting, and providing material assistance and means to Israel and its defence force against the Palestinian people ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 377A: 1 year after repeal, LGBTQ couples ask for more but conservative pushback in society still strong
Gay couples say the law change has helped, but other hurdles remain for equal rights as conservative pushback in Singapore society remains strong. ( read original story ...)
Railway turns Laos from landlocked to land-linked
VIENTIANE: China and Laos are collaborating to facilitate quicker cross-border customs clearance between the two countries to enhance railway transportation efficiency, said a diplomat of the Lao ... ( read original story ...)
Survivors struggle to rebuild their lives three months after Afghanistan earthquake
A 6.3-magnitude quake on Oct. 7 killed and injured thousands of people in Afghanistan’s west. Three months on, survivors are struggling to rebuild their lives. ( read original story ...)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 8)
North Korea is ratcheting up the level of tensions with military provocations starting the new year. The artillery shells it fired from above the Northern Limit Line near the Baeknyeong Island and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea enforces crypto asset disclosure for public officials in 2024
In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability, South Korea‘s Ministry of Personnel Management has announced that high-ranking public officials must disclose their cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)