Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan
Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
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Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
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Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
Japan lawmakers visit China seeking to ease tensions over Taiwan
A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
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37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
Published On 23 Aug 2026
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Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the “Do Hiemon Box” delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.
Published On 22 Aug 2026
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
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Four railway workers killed by express train at station in Japan
Four railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.
Published On 20 Aug 2026
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US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concerns.
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
