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WORLDJul 23South Korea seizes cargo ship suspected of carrying North Korean contrabandSouth Korea has seized a cargo ship on suspicion of transporting contraband linked to North Korea. This action suggests a potential violation of international sanctions or trade agreements.stripes.com · United States
WORLDJul 23Japan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 yearsJapan plans to send students to Russia, marking the first time in seven years. This indicates a re-establishment of educational exchanges between the two countries.japantoday.com · Japan
WORLDJul 23New Wallabies coach Les Kiss announces his first squad for rugby test series against JapanNew Wallabies coach Les Kiss has chosen his first squad for Australia's two-test series against Japan next month. He didn't tinker much, including only one uncapped player and…Japan Today
WORLDJul 23Hong Kong thwarts teenage autistic graffiti menace | Big Lychee , Various SectorsHong Kong authorities have reportedly addressed an issue involving a teenage autistic individual engaged in graffiti. This appears to be a local incident concerning public order.biglychee.com · China
WORLDJul 23SBS Japanese News for Thursday 23 JulyThis article announces the SBS Japanese News broadcast for a specific date. It provides information on a routine news program.sbs.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 23Monkey business on Hong Kong MTR tracks slows rush-hour trainsA monkey disrupted peak-hour train services in Hong Kong for nearly an hour on Thursday morning after straying onto the tracks near a busy MTR station. Rail operator MTR Corporation said an animal had made its way onto the tracks near Kowloon Bay station, prompting Kwun Tong line trains to run at reduced speeds. While train frequency was unaffected, overall journey times increased by five to eight minutes. Passengers were advised to allow extra travel time. Police said they received a report at...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 23The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | The Queanbeyan AgeThere is growing global enthusiasm for Japan and Japanese food culture. This highlights a rising international appreciation for Japanese influences.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | Wellington TimesThis article notes a global surge in popularity for Japan and its food, highlighting a widespread cultural phenomenon.wellingtontimes.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | Nyngan ObserverThe article reports on the growing global interest in Japan and Japanese cuisine, indicating a significant cultural trend.nynganobserver.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22Boorowa remembers its Korean War servicemenThe community of Boorowa is remembering its servicemen who participated in the Korean War, honoring their contributions and sacrifices.boorowanewsonline.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | Port Stephens ExaminerThis article observes a global fascination with Japan and Japanese food, although the author expresses a differing personal view. It reflects on current cultural trends and preferences.portstephensexaminer.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | Tenterfield StarThe article discusses the global phenomenon of increasing interest and enthusiasm for a specific country and its cuisine. It highlights a widespread cultural trend.tenterfieldstar.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | The Daily AdvertiserThis article discusses the global popularity of Japan and Japanese food, presenting a personal perspective on the trend.dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 22How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnershipIn April 1955, amid the Cold War, 304 representatives across 29 Asian and African nations convened in Bandung, Indonesia, to discuss the principles of a more complex future world order. Among them were India, China and host Indonesia. While India would go on to champion the non-aligned movement at the 1961 Belgrade Conference, Mao Zedong’s China and Sukarno’s Indonesia were more sceptical of the colonial, Western order. Then the more US-sympathetic Suharto seized power in Indonesia in 1966....South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22How Melbourne put its own spin on Japan listening - bar cultureMelbourne has adapted Japan's listening bar culture with its own unique approach. This article explores a cultural phenomenon and its local interpretation.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
WORLDJul 22Cueva twins dominate Zapopan Diving Cup, cinching gold over China for the first time everMía and Lía Cueva Lobato defeated Chinese partners Shan Lin and Yiping Long to win gold in the synchronized 3-meter springboard final, marking the first time the duo had defeated Chinese competitors in an international competition. The post Cueva twins dominate Zapopan Diving Cup, cinching gold over China for the first time ever appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLDJul 22Why China’s polar expedition to the Arctic Ocean has drawn US ireThe United States Coast Guard said it closely tracked Chinese polar expedition vessels transiting the Bering Sea on their way to the Arctic Ocean last week, amid unease over Beijing’s geopolitical ambitions in the region. The US Coast Guard Cutter Munro actively monitored the Chinese research ships Xuelong and Xuelong 2 as they passed northbound through the US exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea towards the Arctic, the US Coast Guard said last...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22The end of an era : Late Patrick Tse among last icons of Hong Kong cinema golden eraThe late Patrick Tse is recognized as one of the last prominent figures of Hong Kong cinema's golden era. This marks the passing of a significant cultural icon.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 22Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbetThe owner of a South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant is facing one year in jail for garnishing a palate-cleansing sorbet with black ants “to add a sour taste”, local media said. Seoul prosecutors requested the prison term for the anonymous owner of the unnamed eatery at a Monday court hearing for violating food safety regulations, the reports said. Under South Korean law, only 10 insect species are approved for human consumption, including grasshoppers and brown mealworm larvae. But the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22Chinese man arrested over unlicensed taxi service to tourists in JapanA Chinese man has been arrested on suspicion of operating an unlicensed taxi service by leasing vehicles from a chauffeur service company that he effectively managed to non-employees…Japan Today
WORLDJul 22China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authoritiesA drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south. Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan province, recently revealed the case to mainland media outlets, sparking widespread online attention. In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving. Police later discovered that he had previously been penalised twice for driving without a license while intoxicated. He was released on bail pending...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22How should Hongkongers prepare for road trips in Japan? Experts weigh in after accidentsHong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas, experts have warned after two traffic accidents involving city residents in Japan within a week. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association, said on Wednesday that various factors could affect drivers’ concentration and energy when driving on foreign roads. He explained that car trips between places in a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22Civic group urges Japan to reflect on germ warfareA civic group is urging Japan to reflect on its past involvement in germ warfare. This highlights an ongoing call for historical accountability and ethical consideration.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDJul 22Indonesia restarts South China Sea gas project Beijing opposedIndonesia’s long-stalled gas project in the North Natuna Sea is stirring back to life, with its new operator confirming that activities have resumed at a strategically sensitive field after years of commercial uncertainty and pressure from China. Prime Group, the Indonesian company that took over operatorship from Britain’s Harbour Energy, told This Week in Asia that “activities associated with the Tuna PSC have resumed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements”. The PSC –...South China Morning Post