Japan’s PM Ishiba Resigns Amid Political Uncertainty
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns after election setbacks and trade deal challenges, sparking an emergency LDP leadership race.
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Typhoon Tapah Poised to Slam Guangdong, Guangxi with Torrential Rains
Typhoon Tapah, the 16th storm of the year, is set to hit Guangdong & Guangxi with 28-33 m/s winds and 100-230 mm rain. Coastal areas brace for Force 9-10 winds and flash floods.
Over 300 S. Korean Workers Detained in U.S. Raid
A U.S. federal raid at a Georgia plant led to the detention of over 300 South Korean workers, prompting high-level talks in Seoul and Washington as a major trade deal looms.
Xiamen Horticulture Expo Garden: Discover a Waterfront Floral Wonderland
Explore Xiamen Horticulture Expo Garden: nine islands of themed gardens, traditional pavilions, and serene waterways in a lush waterfront paradise born from the 2007 expo.
Step into Zhongshan Road: Xiamen’s Timeless Arcade-Style Street
Discover Zhongshan Road in Xiamen’s Chinese mainland: a 1925 arcade-style street blending old-world snacks with modern creative shops and immersive workshops.
Discover Gulangyu Island: Xiamen’s UNESCO ‘Piano Island’
Explore Gulangyu Island’s UNESCO charm in Xiamen: from tree-lined paths and historic architecture to poetic coastal views.
Global Economic Center to Shift Eastward to GMT+8 by 2050, Says Singapore Expert
Singapore economist Danny Quah predicts that by 2050, the global economic center of gravity will settle in the GMT+8 time zone.
From Campus NGO to Global Youth Advocate: Tyrian’s Mission
Malaysian changemaker Tyrian built an NGO to upskill urban underprivileged youth. After its pandemic closure, she’s pioneering digital mentorship and global partnerships.
Gazan Families Evacuate Gaza City as Bombing Intensifies
Dozens of Gazan families flee Gaza City amid intensified bombardment, carrying belongings and tents along the coastal road south in search of safety.