Japan’s bathhouses struggle to stay afloat as oil prices spike, supply dwindles
Customers of Ikesu Onsen, a traditional Japanese bathhouse in Tsushima in Aichi prefecture, have had to delay their daily dips due to the Iran...
Sri Lanka arrests 22 monks with US$3.5 million worth of cannabis in record haul
Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested on Sunday at the main international airport with 110kg (242lbs) of powerful cannabis, officials said....
Washington hotel shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump and other VIPs
US law enforcement officials are reassessing security arrangements after a gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, raising questions about how...
North Korea, Russia boost anti-West ‘powerful bulwark’ as Ukraine war drags on
North Korea and Russia are moving to consolidate their military ties at a time of deepening global instability, with both sides using the Ukraine...
Everest climbers left hanging after giant ice chunk blocks path to summit
A large ice chunk is blocking the climbing route to Everest’s summit, risking delays in the summit season at the world’s highest peak, according...
Malaysian state in crisis after Umno pulls support for chief minister in royal row
The ruling administration of Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan state is at the brink of collapse after a key ally withdrew support on Monday in a...
JMOD Details Type-03 Missile Plans In Briefing to Yonaguni Residents
On March 3, the Okinawa Defense Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Defense (JMOD) released materials from a briefing held the previous day in Yonaguni...
China-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’, expert says
The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with...
Indonesian migrant smugglers target Malaysia entry via Singapore, Thailand
Malaysian immigration authorities say they have uncovered an Indonesian migrant-smuggling syndicate that moved people from sea crossings to a more elaborate route through Singapore...