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WORLDJul 12Trapped in China | The Manila TimesThe article discusses individuals who are reportedly trapped in China. This highlights a situation concerning personal liberty or international travel.manilatimes.net · Philippines
WORLDJul 12Exhibition Imagining an Archipelago : Art from Cuba , Guam , the Philippines , Puerto Rico … – Repeating IslandsAn exhibition titled "Imagining an Archipelago" is showcasing art from various islands including Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. This cultural event explores themes related to island nations through artistic expression.repeatingislands.com · United States
WORLDJul 1214 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China claims in South China SeaFourteen nations and the European Union have reaffirmed a 2016 ruling that invalidates China's claims in the South China Sea. This collective stance highlights ongoing international opposition to China's territorial assertions.mymotherlode.com · United States
WORLDJul 1210th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling : 14 nations , EU reaffirm 2016 Arbitral Award asOn the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Ruling, 14 nations and the EU have reaffirmed the 2016 Arbitral Award, underscoring ongoing international positions on the territorial dispute.europesun.com · Russia
WORLDJul 12Indonesia Colonial History - Dutch Occupation - Dutch East IndiesThis article provides information about Indonesia's colonial history, focusing on the period of Dutch occupation as the Dutch East Indies. It serves as an educational piece on historical events.indonesia-investments.com · Indonesia
WORLDJul 1210th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling : 14 nations , EU reaffirm 2016 Arbitral Award as legally binding On the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea ruling, 14 nations and the EU have reaffirmed the 2016 Arbitral Award as legally binding, emphasizing adherence to international law in the region.news.webindia123.com · India
WORLDJul 12Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debateHong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme has sparked a fierce online debate over public hygiene and pet behaviour, while a cafe chain branch opted out of the initiative just one day after it began. While more than 940 restaurants opened their doors to owners and their dogs on Thursday, clips showing pets licking plates and sitting on dining tables and chairs have gone viral online. But other internet users also made the case that many canine diners had been well-behaved. The debate raged as a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1292 - yr - old veteran of China , Pak wars now battles to reclaim his Jaisalmer landA 92-year-old veteran of past wars involving China and Pakistan is now engaged in a legal battle to reclaim land in Jaisalmer. This is a human interest story about an individual's struggle for justice.hindustantimes.com · India
WORLDJul 1265 arrested as Hong Kong police raid unlicensed nightclubs, gambling densHong Kong police have arrested 65 people in a crackdown on a criminal syndicate accused of running unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens, where suspects allegedly served illicit drugs and hired illegal workers as hostesses. Superintendent Ching Chi-yan said on Sunday that the force’s intelligence indicated a criminal syndicate was running illegal nightclubs inside industrial buildings in Hung Hom, as well as gambling dens in other areas of Kowloon West, prompting the operation. “Over the past...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 12Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip in China, sparking safety concernsTaiwanese-American singer-songwriter Leehom Wang continued his concert despite suffering from sudden injuries that later required 39 stitches to his face and ear, winning him widespread applause but raising concerns over stage safety. In the early hours of July 5, Wang posted images of his injured face, reporting that he was given 27 stitches to his ear and 12 stitches to his face at a hospital in Chengdu, in southwestern China’s Sichuan province. The 50-year-old musician tripped over a safety...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 12Hong Kong police arrest 9 in crackdown on dangerous drivingHong Kong police have arrested nine suspects, including two who were on a wanted list, for serious driving offences during a week-long crackdown on speeding and other road safety breaches. A police spokesman said on Sunday that officers in the New Territories North region launched the law enforcement operation from July 5 to Saturday to maintain road safety on the region’s highways. “The traffic headquarters of New Territories North has found in its analysis of highway traffic situations that...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 12Ex - beer girl reveals cutthroat tactics behind selling 300 cups a day to salarymen at Tokyo DomeAn ex-beer girl revealed the competitive sales tactics used to sell hundreds of cups daily to salarymen at Tokyo Dome. The story focuses on her experiences and strategies.tokyoreporter.com · Japan
WORLDJul 11Photos from Ireland vs Japan Nations Championships in Newcastle | Dungog ChronicleThis article features photographs from the Nations Championships match between Ireland and Japan held in Newcastle. It provides visual coverage of a sporting event.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 11Spore international school sparks Japan immigration debateAn international school in Singapore has reportedly initiated a debate regarding immigration in Japan. This indicates a discussion about immigration policy sparked by an external event.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 1165 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown targeting illicit triad-linked income sourcesHong Kong police have arrested 65 people, including 11 sex workers and 54 others involved in suspected illegal gambling, in a two-day joint crackdown with fire services and immigration authorities targeting triad-linked income sources. The force said on Saturday that another three people were issued summonses for running an illegal petrol station during the joint operation conducted on Thursday and Friday. Superintendent Lui Sze-ho said officers raided five illegal gambling parlours and four...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 11Decomposing bodies of elderly couple found in Tokyo apartmentThe bodies of an elderly couple were found in their apartment in Tama City, Tokyo, on Friday. The bodies, which were in a state of decomposition, were those…Japan Today
WORLDJul 11The unspoken rules of umbrellas in JapanThe article discusses the unspoken social rules regarding umbrellas within Japan. It likely explores cultural norms and etiquette related to their use.japan.stripes.com · United States
WORLDJul 11Japanese school teaches children how to stay safe around wild bearsChildren at a primary school in central Japan are taking part in a bear awareness programme, learning how to safely coexist with wild bears as sightings remain common in the area.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 11At Indonesia’s sharia frontier, 21 lashes for a TikTok kiss ‘is our right’Footage of the punishment quickly went viral: an unmarried couple each receiving 21 lashes of the cane in Indonesia’s Aceh province after being accused of kissing in a car and live-streaming it on TikTok. As each blow landed on their backs, the unnamed man, 22, and woman, 25, visibly grimaced. The woman later burst into tears, wailing in pain as the public punishment continued. The caning was carried out on July 2 in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital. Aceh is the only Indonesian province to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 11Filipino workers in Hong Kong ‘recruited as surrogates for Central Asian couples’The Philippine consulate in Hong Kong is investigating allegations that domestic helpers are being recruited in the city to become surrogate mothers for couples in Central Asia for up to 1 million pesos (US$16,220). At least five Filipino domestic helpers recruited in Hong Kong said they were not paid the promised amount despite carrying babies to full term, with one woman told that the child born from surrogacy had “defects”. The consulate told the South China Morning Post that it was looking...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 11China woman graduates from Tsinghua University 17 years after childhood photo there with dadA young woman from southeastern China who once posed with her father outside Tsinghua University as a child has fulfilled a long-held dream by graduating from the elite Beijing institution. Wu Han, from Guangdong province, recently drew widespread attention on mainland social media after sharing two photos taken 17 years apart. In June, she received a master’s degree from Tsinghua University’s Academy of Arts and Design. Widely regarded as one of mainland China’s most prestigious universities,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 10In Japan, luxury ryokans reinvent themselves to attract foreign guestsHeirs to the historic hatago inns, these establishments promote a traditional culture of hospitality and service. But in adapting to the expectations of Western tourists, they risk drifting away from their original promise.Le Monde [en]
WORLDJul 10 Unbreakable children book relays San Pedro family story of WWII Japanese camps – Press TelegramA children's book titled 'Unbreakable' recounts the story of a San Pedro family's experiences in WWII Japanese camps. This article highlights a historical narrative shared through literature.presstelegram.com · United States
WORLDJul 10Hong Kong and Shenzhen the perfect end points for modern Silk Road: leading economistProminent economist Jeffrey Sachs says he chose Hong Kong and Shenzhen as the final stop on an overland journey retracing the footsteps of Marco Polo because of their significant role in powering the world’s green and digital age. The Columbia University professor set off from Rome on June 13 for a 43-day, 15,000km (9,300-mile) journey, the Marco Polo Drive of Peace, Culture and Sustainable Development. The former adviser to the UN secretary general said the journey was designed to send a...South China Morning Post