A shooting incident at a school near Thailand’s capital Bangkok has shocked the country after a student allegedly opened fire on the campus, resulting in deaths and injuries. The attack created panic among students, teachers and local residents as authorities rushed to secure the area and begin an investigation into the incident. The shooting took...
Japan has taken a major step towards creating a backup centre of government outside Tokyo, as concerns grow over the country’s vulnerability to a catastrophic earthquake or other large-scale emergency that could disrupt the capital’s political, administrative and economic functions. Lawmakers approved legislation in July establishing a legal framework through which one or more regions...
Vietnam is preparing to introduce tighter restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, as authorities seek to strengthen protections for young people in the digital environment and address growing concerns over online safety. The proposed move is part of a broader effort to create a safer online space for children,...
A powerful landslide struck southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality on Friday, claiming the lives of at least eight people while leaving 34 others missing, authorities confirmed. The disaster unfolded in a mountainous region after prolonged heavy rainfall triggered a massive collapse of earth and rocks, burying homes and cutting off access to several communities. Emergency teams,...
A South Korean court has sentenced a former president to two years in prison after finding him guilty in a political funding case, adding another significant development to the country’s long history of holding former national leaders legally accountable. The verdict reflects South Korea’s strong judicial approach toward enforcing campaign finance laws and addressing allegations...
Vietnamese authorities have intensified their campaign against illegal online gambling by dismantling two major football betting syndicates that allegedly handled transactions worth approximately US$133 million. The large-scale operation resulted in the arrest of 85 suspects, marking one of the country’s most significant crackdowns on illegal betting during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to police...
A powerful weather system unleashed widespread disruption across Taiwan and parts of Japan, bringing torrential rainfall, flood threats, transportation interruptions, and heightened concerns over landslides and infrastructure damage. Authorities in both regions mobilized emergency response measures as relentless downpours affected daily life and forced residents to remain on high alert. The severe weather event, driven...
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Thursday, triggering an immediate nationwide response from authorities and prompting heightened disaster preparedness measures across affected regions. The strong tremor was felt across multiple areas, raising concerns about potential structural damage, transportation disruptions, and public safety risks. Following the earthquake, the Japanese government swiftly activated emergency protocols, establishing...
At least 22 people have lost their lives while 20 others remain missing after relentless heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides across several regions of China. Rescue teams continue large-scale emergency operations amid fears that the death toll could rise further as authorities struggle to access remote and severely affected areas. The extreme weather...
In a major corporate fallout triggered by public criticism, the head of Starbucks Korea has stepped down following widespread backlash over a controversial military-themed promotional campaign linked to “Tank Day.” The incident ignited intense debate across South Korea, where critics accused the company of insensitivity and poor judgment in using military imagery for commercial marketing....