Hong Kong Journalist Arrested After Covering Gathering Linked to 2019 Protests
The national security police detained Tang Ho-wing, founder of the independent outlet Boom News, according to local media and watchdog groups.
One Issue Hanging Over Brazil’s Presidential Election: Online Gambling and Record-High Debts
Just days before Sunday’s election, President President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva banned online gambling. But record-high debt is upending millions of lives.
K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.
Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.
Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?
Capt. Smit Machchhar from India suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.
Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.
Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan’s growing foreign population.
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
Gov Gavin Newsom called it a “long overdue measure to protect young Californians”.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.