Japan's elderly population hits record high of 36.25 million | Business News
Japanese people aged 65 or older now account for nearly 30 percent of the population, government data show. Japan's elderly…
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China releases US pastor David Lin, sentenced to life in prison in 2006 | Politics News
Lin's release raises hopes for two other US citizens detained in China and believed to be unjustly held by Washington.…
Myanmar devastated by floods as Vietnam begins clean-up efforts after Typhoon Yagi | Flood News
Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar walked or swam through chin-deep waters to flee severe flooding around the remote capital Naypyidaw…
Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascist' over anti-disinformation law | Social Media
The tech billionaire's comments prompted a rebuke from Australian officials. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has branded the Australian government “fascist”…
Australia strips Afghan war commanders of medals | Conflict News
The defence minister has cancelled awards to a small number of officers for alleged war crimes committed under his watch.…
East Timor turns out in droves for mass with Pope Francis | Religion News
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for hundreds of thousands of faithful in East Timor, bringing together nearly half the population of…
At least 24 dead in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi triggered landslides and flooding | Weather News
Among the victims were a newborn baby and a one-year-old child who died in a landslide in the mountains of…
In the Philippines, loan app users report scams, threats and debts | Technology News
Manila, Philippines – From early morning until late at night, Lance receives hundreds of threatening text messages and dozens of…
Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam, killing nine | Weather News
One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank ships and caused…
China ends foreign adoptions, leaving families with questions | News
China no longer allows foreign adoptions, with the sole exception being when a blood relative adopts a child or stepchild.…