Kishida, like Biden, revives party by stepping aside
August 26, 2024
Recent Developments and News in Asia
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
HANOI -- In the West, motorcycles are less a means of transport than a recreational pursuit. People use them to escape everyday life and to discover the unusual -- a phenomenon that has given rise to a unique form of tourism combining riding, nature and culture: adventure bike riding, referred to by enthusiasts as ADV.
Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs, Though Their Approaches Differ
When Donald J. Trump ran for president in 2016, there was not much love for tariffs in Washington. Many Republicans and Democrats believed that putting levies on imports created economic inefficiencies and that freer trade was the best recipe for growth.
Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds
Typhoon Shanshan was barreling toward southwestern Japan on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds, forcing some flight cancellations and disrupting the country’s high-speed rail network.
Boeing Starliner returning empty as NASA turns to SpaceX to bring astronauts back from ISS
Boeing will return its Starliner capsule from the International Space Station without the NASA astronauts that it delivered to orbit in early June, the agency announced on Saturday.
Chinese surveillance plane breaches Japanese airspace for first time
TOKYO -- A Chinese surveillance plane violated Japanese airspace on Monday, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced.
Pakistani judge acquits a man over spreading misinformation that sparked riots in UK
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani judge on Monday acquitted a man who was charged with spreading misinformation that helped spark widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month, officials said.