Going to Osaka, Japan? City bans smoking in public ahead of World Expo 2025
The Japanese city of Osaka has imposed a smoking ban on public streets to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo. Advertisement...
Trump vows to rid military of ‘transgender ideology’, build ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield
US President Donald Trump has vowed to sign an executive order ridding the US military of what he called “transgender ideology” in a potentially...
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The Senate on Jan. 27 confirmed Scott Bessent’s nomination for Treasury secretary in a 68–29 vote, putting him in a key role for implementing...
Speaker Johnson Suggests Other Countries Follow Colombia in Offering Presidential Planes for Deportations
The speaker also discussed the president’s proposal to tie California’s wildfire aid with voter ID rule, recent firings of inspectors generals, and FEMA review....
Trump Says New Tariffs Will Target Semiconductors, Steel, and Pharma
Speaking at the House Republican retreat, Trump urged GOP members to stick together. DORAL, Fla.— President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the House...
What happens now South Korea’s president has been charged with rebellion?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has become the country’s first leader to be indicted, less than two weeks after he was the first to...
Never mind the yakuza, in Japan ‘quick money’ gangs are now on the rise
For decades, Japan prided itself on being one of the safest nations in the world. But a troubling new trend is emerging: rising crime....
How the Spring Festival expanded this American’s notion of family
Standing on a chair, a can of wasabi peas in one hand and a pair of chopsticks in the other, my Chinese 101 professor...
Family well-being key to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Advertisement A hopeful and resilient future for families emerged from the Asian...