British Museum chair says around 2,000 artefacts missing, some stolen items recovered
August 26, 2023 7:37 PM The museum said it had dismissed a staff member after artefacts were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”. Read More
British Museum chair says around 2,000 artefacts missing, some stolen items recovered
August 26, 2023 7:37 PM The museum said it had dismissed a staff member after artefacts were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”. Read More
In some countries, the return of China’s big-spending tour groups has revived hopes… and anxiety
August 26, 2023 7:00 PM An impending influx of Chinese tourists to South Korea, Japan and Australia has presented businesses with some conundrums. Read More
Head of Japan coalition partner postpones China visit at China’s request
August 26, 2023 6:24 PM The head of Japan’s Komeito party, the junior partner in the coalition government, will postpone his planned visit to China at China’s request, the party…
Canadian minister makes rare China trip for talks on climate, biodiversity
August 26, 2023 6:13 PM Canada’s Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on Saturday leaves for Beijing to join talks on fighting climate change and preserving biodiversity, the first Canadian minister to…
Chinese police experts arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
August 26, 2023 5:54 PM China has sent police experts and equipment to the Pacific nation of Vanuatu in the midst of a political crisis that saw the Supreme Court…
South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima water
August 26, 2023 5:49 PM Protesters gathered in the capital of South Korea on Saturday to demand that the government take steps to avoid what they fear is a looming…
Japan says no radioactivity found in Fukushima fish -Kyodo
August 26, 2023 4:07 PM Japan’s fisheries agency said on Saturday fish tested in waters around the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant did not contain detectable levels of the radioactive isotope…
Kenyan minister apologises after main airport loses power in blackout
August 26, 2023 3:31 PM Kenya’s transport minister apologised to the country late on Friday night after a widespread electricity blackout left passengers at the main airport in Nairobi grappling…
Russia hopes to raise fish, seafood exports to China after Japan ban
August 26, 2023 2:35 PM China has already banned some food imports from Japan but Thursday’s total ban was prompted by Japan releasing the treated radioactive water. Read More