Japan’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry product exports for 2023 are likely to have reached the same record high level as 2022, government data showed Tuesday, despite China’s import ban on Japanese marine products over wastewater discharge from t…
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s nat. security trial: Prosecution cites expert on social media platforms
Hong Kong prosecutors have cited an expert’s report on social media platforms in media mogul Jimmy Lai’s closely-watched national security trial, in which he stands accused of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and publishing “seditious” materia…
Local care teams must prioritise community, Hong Kong leader John Lee says after one disbands
Those who are not committed to serving residents should not be on district-level service teams, Hong Kong leader John Lee has said, after a care team headed by a former district councillor ceased operation. “All we want are people who are committed and…
NCW demands probe after woman beaten by cop in Bihar
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday condemned the incident of a police officer thrashing a woman in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district. The women’s body also demanded a fair probe into the matter. This came da…
Odisha urges Centre for complete ban on toxic Paraquat herbicide citing farmers’ health and environmental concerns
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 9 (ANI): The Odisha government has urged the Centre to permanently ban the manufacturing, sale and distribution of Paraquat herbicide within Odisha, citing farmers’ health and environmental concerns. In a letter to…
岸田首相、13日に被災地訪問で調整 復旧復興対策を加速へ
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South Korea sees evidence of arms trade between North Korea and Hamas
South Korea’s secret service has evidence of the possible use of North Korean weapons by the militant Palestinian organization Hamas, according to media reports. The South Korean newspaper JoongAng Daily reported on Tuesday that the National Intelligen…
Turkish ban on popular TV series sparks secular-religious controversy
A popular Turkish television series was unable to air this week after the country’s radio and television watchdog RTUK imposed a temporary ban, citing harm to “national and moral values.” The series “Kızıl Goncalar” (Crimson Buds) on Fox TV tells of th…
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Report: PSG now interested in signing ‘magnificent’ Newcastle United player this month
PSG are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with a deal being explored this month. The Brazilian international has been a revelation in the Premier League since leaving France for Tyneside two years ago, with G…