Singapore Airlines-A380

Singapore Airlines Flight to Tokyo Diverted to Taipei Due to Mid-Flight Windshield Crack

In an unexpected mid-flight incident, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport had to be diverted to Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport after a crack was discovered in the aircraft's windshield. Flight SQ636, carrying 249 passengers and 17...
prabowo subianto

Indonesia’s New Capital Ambition: Prabowo Subianto’s Vision for Nusantara

As Indonesia gears up for a new era under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, the nation is watching closely to see if the ambitious US$32 billion project to build a new capital city, Nusantara, will stay on track. Initiated by former President...
PetroChina

PetroChina to Close Dalian Refinery Amid Industry Shift and Safety Concerns

In a landmark move for China’s state-run oil industry, PetroChina is preparing to shutter its largest oil refinery in northern China, located in Dalian, around mid-2025. The Dalian Petrochemical refinery, which boasts a processing capacity of 410,000 barrels per day...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Prime Minister Vows to Stay Despite Snap Election Blowback

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has declared his intent to remain in office despite a political setback after calling for snap elections that led to a striking defeat for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The election outcome, driven largely...
Rodrigo Duterte

Former Philippine President Duterte Defends Deadly Drug War Amid Senate Probe

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared at a senate hearing on Monday to defend his controversial anti-drug campaign that left thousands dead. Duterte, who held office from 2016 to 2022, staunchly defended the policies that drove the drug war, while...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Political Uncertainty Grows After Election Blow to Ruling Coalition

Japan’s political landscape plunged into uncertainty on Monday after a punishing electoral night for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, who lost their majority in the lower house amidst voter backlash over rising costs...
North Korea Accuses South Korea of Drone Incursions for Propaganda

North Korea Accuses South Korea of Drone Incursions for Propaganda, Warns of “Merciless Offensive”

North Korea has escalated its denunciations of South Korea, accusing Seoul’s military of repeatedly sending drones into North Korean airspace for politically motivated operations, according to a report by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. North Korea’s...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

China Loosens Grip on Private Tutoring as Economic Pressures Mount

China’s private tutoring industry is experiencing a quiet but clear resurgence following three years of regulatory pressure, as authorities pivot subtly towards supporting economic growth and job creation. Although no official statements have been issued, industry experts and insiders report...
China central bank

China’s Central Bank Broadens Monetary Policy Tools Amid Economic Challenges

China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is adapting its monetary policy approach, introducing new methods to stabilize financial markets and enhance economic control as the nation navigates various economic pressures. In a recent move to boost liquidity management, the PBOC...
Japan general election

Japan Faces Political Uncertainty as Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Parliament

In a dramatic turn of events, Japan’s political landscape is set for a shake-up after the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito failed to retain their majority in the recent parliamentary elections. This defeat marks the...
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