Japan's population fell by 800,000 last year as demographic crisis accelerates
Japan's population crisis is accelerating, with the number of nationals falling by more than 800,000 in the past year -- echoing similar trends seen in other East Asian countries.
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North Korea, China and Russia commemorate 'victory' 70 years ago, while aligning on Ukraine
Delegations from Russia and China, North Korea's key allies in the Korean War, gathered in Pyongyang this week to celebrate North Korea's "Victory Day" in the war that ravaged the Korean Peninsula seven decades ago as they align over another very contemporary conflict -- Russia's devastating invasion of Ukraine.
1970-01-01 08:00
HKMA ups rates, matching Fed, says banks' bad loans remain steady
HONG KONG (Reuters) -The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday raised its base rate charged through the overnight discount
1970-01-01 08:00
'Ultra-rare' Apple sneakers on sale for $50,000
When you think of Apple, it's likely that what first springs to mind is a conveyer belt of revolutionary tech rather than a pair of sneakers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taiwan's main airport becomes battleground for simulated Chinese invasion
Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport became the scene of a simulated Chinese invasion on Wednesday for the first time ever as the island's military conducted an anti-takeover drill to fend off any possible attack from Beijing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Three dead in Greece wildfires as firefighters battle the flames
By Fedja Grulovic and Nicolas Economou RHODES, Greece (Reuters) -Three people became the first known fatalities on Tuesday of wildfires
1970-01-01 08:00
SK Hynix says memory chip recovery has begun, flags robust AI demand
By Joyce Lee and Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's SK Hynix said on Wednesday the memory chip market was
1970-01-01 08:00
'White savior complex': Malaysia's LGBTQ community slams The 1975's Matty Healy's onstage kiss
When British singer Matty Healy grabbed bandmate Ross MacDonald for an onstage kiss during their Malaysia concert on Friday, following a profanity-laden speech slamming the country's anti-LGBTQ laws, he likely thought it an act of protest and solidarity.
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Snap shares fall on softer Q3 outlook as app tries to revamp ads
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) -Photo messaging app-owner Snap Inc on Tuesday gave weaker third quarter guidance than analysts had expected
1970-01-01 08:00
20 Popular Google Doodle Games You Can Still Play
There’s a Google Doodle game for practically everything, from garden gnomes and ‘Doctor Who’ to magic cats and boba.
1970-01-01 08:00
Recall Alert: These Trader Joe’s Cookies May Contain Rocks
Here’s how to know whether to toss your Trader Joe’s cookies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why 'Travel Braggers' Should Think Twice Before Sharing Their Boarding Pass on Social Media
Planning to travel? Better keep some of those details to yourself.
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