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Typhoon Khanun knocks out power in southern Japan

Typhoon Khanun knocks out power in southern Japan

One person was reportedly killed and hundreds of thousands were without electricity in southern Japan on Wednesday as a typhoon approached packing powerful winds and lashing rain.

2023-08-02 20:32

Japan records steepest population decline while number of foreign residents hits new high

Japan records steepest population decline while number of foreign residents hits new high

Japan's population declined in all of its 47 prefectures for the first time in a record drop, while its number of foreign residents hit a new high, reaching almost 3 million people, according to government data released Wednesday, highlighting the increasing role that non-Japanese people play in the shrinking and aging country.

2023-07-26 21:08

China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang and replaces him with his predecessor, Wang Yi

China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang and replaces him with his predecessor, Wang Yi

China on Tuesday removed outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang from office and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi, in a move that has already fueled rumors over the personal lives and political rivalries of China's Communist Party elite.

2023-07-25 21:11

At least 5 dead after helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashes near Mount Everest in Nepal

At least 5 dead after helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashes near Mount Everest in Nepal

At least five people were killed after a helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashed Tuesday near Mount Everest in Nepal, and one other person on the aircraft was still missing.

2023-07-11 19:43

Uzbekistan's leader poised for landslide victory in presidential election

Uzbekistan's leader poised for landslide victory in presidential election

Uzbekistan is holding a snap presidential election Sunday, a vote that follows a constitutional referendum that extended the incumbent's term from five to seven years.

2023-07-09 21:15

US seeks healthy economic competition, communication with China, Yellen says

US seeks healthy economic competition, communication with China, Yellen says

The United States seeks healthy economic competition and better communication with China, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in Twitter posts on Thursday shortly after arriving in Beijing.

2023-07-06 22:10

China's Xi says army must 'dare to fight' during military inspection

China's Xi says army must 'dare to fight' during military inspection

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the country's military must "dare to fight", state media reported, as he inspected forces operating in a flashpoint region near Taiwan.

2023-07-06 21:24

IAEA chief visits Fukushima before radioactive water is released

IAEA chief visits Fukushima before radioactive water is released

The United Nations nuclear chief toured Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday, including some of the key facilities that will release treated radioactive water into the sea, the day after his agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan.

2023-07-05 21:02

Gov't remains ambivalent about Fukushima water release, seafood imports

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen threatens to ban Facebook

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen threatens to ban Facebook

Cambodia's long-serving, tough-talking leader, Hun Sen, on Friday said he is considering banning Facebook in his country, largely because he is fed up with the abuse he receives on it from his political enemies abroad.

2023-06-30 20:13

Oman's sultan arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian president, top officials

Oman's sultan arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian president, top officials

Oman's ruler arrived Sunday in Tehran for talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials, state television reported.

2023-05-29 20:50

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