Japan Times 1950: Kyoto’s ‘Golden Temple’ burns to the ground
The historic Kinkakuji was destroyed in an act of arson in July 1950, a shocking event that would serve as...
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Can India block China’s leadership in Global South-based alliances like the SCO?
Last month’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence meeting served not only as a curtain-raiser for the bloc’s summit in the...
AfD’s Keuter: Chancellor Merz’s rhetoric risks wider Ukraine war
In an era marked by open confrontation between NATO and Russia, Germany finds itself at the epicenter of both the...
Hamas says has given ‘positive’ response to latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza
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US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia to Malaysia...
Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei
Hong Kong is mourning the loss of two beloved film stars, Chow Chung and Suet Nei.Chow, known in recent decades...
Palace reporters up in arms over PCO’s alleged attempt to curtail media freedom
MANILA, Philippines — The Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) are up in arms against the Presidential Communications Office's (PCO) alleged attempt...
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape, British police say
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. File. | Photo Credit: AP Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five...
India proposes retaliatory duties at WTO against US tariffs on vehicles
NEW DELHI – New Delhi has proposed retaliatory duties against the US at the World Trade Organisation, saying Washington’s 25...
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of a Japanese summer?
On June 27, the Japan Meteorological Agency declared 梅雨明け (tsuyu-ake, the end of rainy season) in Western Japan — marking...
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