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…
Commentary: After first Singapore presidential broadcast speeches, what key themes do candidates want to convey?
While candidates would naturally seek to differentiate themselves from each other, it would not do Singapore any good if the Presidential Election became divisive, says Institute of Policy Studies’ Woo…
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
Doctor sentenced to 18 years in US for trying to join Islamic State group
August 26, 2023 12:10 PM The doctor from Pakistan had expressed a desire to conduct “lone-wolf attacks” in the US or fight and work as a combat medic for the…