South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on his cabinet to treat the heatwave gripping his country as a "national disaster" as he announces the deaths of 16 people on Tuesday.
Speaking at a cabinet...
A zoo in Tokyo said three lions have died. Veterinarians suspect they had heatstroke. In mid-July, 10 out of the 16 lions at Tama Zoological Park fell ill, with some unable to stand and others losing their...
Giant illuminated floats have paraded through Aomori City in northern Japan as the annual Nebuta summer festival began Sunday. The festival, which attracts around 1 million visitors each year, features large...
Cracks and exposed branches have appeared on the dried bed of the Baekan Reservoir in South Gyeongsang Province as South Korea experienced record-breaking heat over the weekend. Temperatures reached around 40...
Sri Lankan authorities have issued the highest-level Red flood alert for the Mahaweli River Basin after days of heavy rain, warning of major downstream flooding over the next 48 hours.
The Mahaweli Authority...
India and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, setting a target of doubling bilateral trade within the next three years.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush...
North Koreans relax at the seaside as the Korean peninsula sweats in a record-setting heatwave. Hundreds flocked to the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone over the weekend, according to images from Pyongyang's...
China’s inbound tourism is drawing repeat visitors from abroad, as more travelers return for in‑depth experiences beyond sightseeing, spurred by visa‑free policies and diverse routes across the country. With...
Tuk-tuks have been part of Thailand for at least 66 years and have become one of the country’s most recognisable symbols. However, the Department of Land Transport is considering new measures to...
Japan's finance minister said the ministry purchased the Japanese yen in coordination with the US Department of the Treasury last week. Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki released a statement confirming the...