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SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan exits ongoing concert in Philippines due to poor health; fans extend heartfelt messages
SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan had to leave in the middle of a concert in the Philippines due to health issues. Read on to know how fans noticed the signs of fatigue as the singer struggled to perform!
Taiwan condemns ‘fallacious’ Chinese comments on its election and awaits unofficial US visit
Taiwan on Sunday condemned what it said were “fallacious comments” by China following the self-governing island’s presidential and parliamentary election the previous day. The verbal sparring did not bode well for the future of Taiwan’s relations with China under the winner,
People are buying cheap, abandoned homes in Japan and living their dreams free of financial burden
Foreigners see Japan’s empty houses as a way to be homeowners for as little as $23,000. Moving there allows them a more adventurous and affordable life.
Japan puts new optical satellite into orbit
The H2A rocket, launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the optical satellite as part of Tokyo’s reconnaissance effort to rapidly build up its military capability.
India’s main opposition party begins a cross-country march ahead of a crucial national vote
Thousands of members of India’s main opposition Congress party and its supporters have begun a 2-month cross-country march ahead of a crucial national vote this year.
India protests UK diplomat’s visit to Pakistan-controlled Kashmir
India said on Saturday it had lodged a protest over a senior British diplomat’s visit to Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, saying the trip this week had infringed on India’s “sovereignty and territorial …
China says Lai’s win in Taiwan will not change landscape of cross-strait relations
The Chinese government responded to his win by calling Taiwan “China’s Taiwan” and adding that their commitment to “reunification” remained “as firm as rock”. Following his win, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement saying Mr Lai’s win would not change the basic landscape of cross-strait relations.
Vietnam hopes to welcome 17-18 million tourist arrivals this year and reach its pre-pandemic record of 2019
Vietnam’s tourism industry has set a target to welcome 17-18 million foreign visitors in 2024, approaching the pre-pandemic record in 2019 when Covid-19 had yet to disrupt global travel.
Do US military bases bring violence to the Philippines – and possibly other countries?
Chinese research focusing on the Philippines has found a link between the presence of US overseas military bases and domestic conflicts But experts have challenged the findings, saying the US presence …