Tokyo— Japanese woman Tomiko Itsuka, who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116 years old. Yoshitsugu Nagata, the official in charge of elder politics, said Iuka died in December. 29 In a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, central Japan. Itsuka, … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – South Korean investigators said Saturday they are close to finalizing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder of a deadly plane crash that killed 179 people last week. The recording may provide clues to the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which was carrying 181 passengers and crew from Thailand … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials said. According to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire Department, more than 260 firefighters and 80 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the fire, … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – South Korean investigators on Friday attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree last month, as hundreds of his supporters gathered near his residence in Seoul and vowed to protect him. About 20 investigators from the corruption investigation office for high-ranking officials and police officers … Read more
Tokyo— Asian shares mostly slipped on Thursday as the region’s main stock exchange was closed for New Year holidays in Tokyo. Investors remained cautious amid concerns about policy changes from incoming US President Donald Trump, while political uncertainty in South Korea heightened a wait-and-see mood. Australia’s S&P/ASx 200 rose 0.4% to 8,193.90 in early trading. … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol remained inside his residence for a third day on Thursday, resisting arrest, after vowing to “fight” authorities seeking to interrogate him over his failed martial law attempt. The embattled leader issued a hung declaration in December. 3 which led to his impeachment and facing … Read more
Washington— As Myanmar’s military government prepares for elections in 2025, attention turns to neighboring China, which critics say is pushing Southeast Asian countries to regard the vote as a solution to Myanmar’s ongoing political crisis. Is putting pressure. In February 2021, a military coup in Myanmar overthrew the democratically elected government and triggered a civil … Read more
Wellington, New Zealand – After a year of ongoing conflict and political instability, cities around the world are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions. South Pacific countries will be the first to welcome 2025, with midnight in New Zealand being 18 hours before the ball drops in … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – A South Korean court has approved a detention warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces rebellion charges over his attempt to impose martial law in December. The Seoul Western District Court issued the warrant on Tuesday, marking the first time that a sitting South Korean president has faced arrest, … Read more
Geneva- The World Health Organization on Monday urged China to share data and help understand how COVID-19 began, five years after the start of the pandemic that has swept the planet. COVID-19 has killed millions of people, shattered economies and paralyzed health systems. “We continue to call on China to share data and access so … Read more