Japan has asked the US to extradite a former special forces soldier and his son for allegedly helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan last year. Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son Peter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s middle class is ‘disappearing’ as poverty rises, warns economist
As poverty rises in Japan, the middle class in the country is slowly eroding away, according to a recent report by Oxford Economics' Shigeto Nagai. ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks extradition of two who helped Nissan chief Ghosn escape
Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite two men who helped former Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn escape the country to avoid prosecution, a court filing showed Thursday. The men - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan asks U.S. to extradite men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Ghosn flee
Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite a former Green Beret and his son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was awaiting trial on ... ( read original story ...)
Beauden Barrett agrees 2021 Japan move but will still be eligible for All Blacks
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett will play in Japan in 2021 but will still be available to play for the All Blacks. ( read original story ...)
Sky is the limit for Pakistan’s metal artist
From unlikely origins, the 50-something metal artist from Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar has done all of this, and more. His biggest exhibit was when he designed a huge float for the ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok made stars out of these villagers in India. Then it was banned
Like many first-time users of the quirky video-sharing app, Gaikwad, a homemaker in a farming village in western India, was baffled. What would she want with an infinite stream of 15-second clips ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Hero boosted by rebound in world’s top motorcycle market
The head of India’s biggest maker of motorcycles and scooters has said demand in the country is returning to pre-coronavirus levels faster than expected, in a rare bright spot for an economy that has ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. House Bill Targets Banks Amid Fears Over China Law for Hong Kong
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement Beijing's draconian new national security law imposed on ... ( read original story ...)
As China Imposes New Hong Kong Law, U.S. And Allies Take Steps To Retaliate
The U.S. is cutting back its special treatment of the territory, while the U.K. offers a pathway to British citizenship for Hong Kongers. ( read original story ...)