World The Kimchi feud between South Korea and China. Posted . China's efforts to win an international certification for Pao Cai, a pickled vegetable dish from Sichuan, is turning ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-South Korea dictator receives suspended sentence for libel
A South Korean dictator in power during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising has been sentenced to prison for eight months for defaming a Roman Catholic priest. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Likely to Act Again on Baht, Finance Minister Says
Recent measures from the Bank of Thailand that aim to restrain the surging baht will likely be followed by “further strict” steps, but policy makers are unlikely to impose outright capital controls, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Uses Controversial Lèse-Majesté Law Against Pro-Democracy Protesters
At least five Thai activists were accused of breaching the law, which outlaws any perceived insult to the royal family and carries lengthy prison sentences, signaling authorities may be taking a ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey toughens curfew measures amid coronavirus surge
Turkey’s president has announced the most widespread lockdown so far amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, extending curfews to weeknights and putting full lockdowns in place over the weekends ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Announces Weeknight and Weekend Curfews to Curb Virus
Turkey’s president has announced the most widespread lockdown so far amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, extending curfews to weeknights and putting full lockdowns in place over the weekends. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: WHO urges caution over festive gatherings; Turkey imposes new curfews
Turkey announces weekday curfew and weekend lockdown; Italy reports 672 new Covid-related deaths, a rise on Sunday’s figure ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Turkey imposes strict new curfews as cases surge; Italy’s death toll rises by 672
Turkey announces weekday curfew and weekend lockdown; Italy reports 672 new Covid-related deaths, a rise on Sunday’s figure ... ( read original story ...)
Meteor over Japan compared to brightness of a full moon
A meteor that streaked across the night sky in Japan ended with a flash of light that witnesses compared to the brightness of a full moon. ( read original story ...)
Universal’s Super Nintendo World Is Opening In One Of Japan’s Most Hard-Hit COVID Cities
Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World area in Osaka has received an opening date and fans will be able to visit the highly anticipated theme park section early next year. The announcement ... ( read original story ...)