Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a series ...
US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of ...
Pakistan’s Tour Of England 2024: Pacer Haris Rauf Likely To Play In 1st T20I At Leeds
Haris, one of the country's leading T20 bowlers, suffered a groin injury during the first half of the Pakistan Super League in February ...
Pakistan values its relations with UK: Punjab Governor
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider has said that Pakistan values its bilateral relations with the United Kingdom. He was taking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott who called on him in Lahore ...
Over 1.3k migrants from Pakistan seek citizenship in state under CAA
Jaipur: The state has received over 1,300 applications from Pakistani migrants residing here after the Centre notified the rules under the Citizenship.
China’s high-speed railway in Indonesia is adding trips – but debt could hold back the gravy train
China’s high-speed rail line for Indonesia – the first system of its kind for the large Southeast Asian country – has attracted enough passengers to expand its service since its launch half a year ago, but analysts warn ridership could eventually ...
Navigating the future of data privacy in Indonesia
The government was rightly hailed for passing the 2022 data protection law, but as the country continues in its digital transformation and the world whirls amid rapid technological advancements, the next administration needs to take a wider look,
Armenia: Tax records tell tale of continuing economic dependency on Russia
Tax records in Armenia highlight the government’s challenge in trying to disentangle the country’s economy from Russia. The single largest taxpaying entity in Armenia, records show, is an electronics ...
Lebanon police see 70% increase in shoplifting from 2022 to 2023
LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lebanon Police have seen a 70% increase in shoplifting between 2022 and 2023. The department is taking an aggressive approach to catch retail thieves in the act.
Pension Reform in Lebanon: Good Intentions, Uncertain Outcomes
Amid an ongoing economic and fiscal crisis, Lebanon’s Parliament has approved a major reform to the country’s pension system. But it is likely to face challenges related to benefits, solvency, and ...