As birth rates fall and countries turn to immigration to address their labor shortages, a lot of countries around the world are struggling with crises of national identity. Japan is one of them. Over a decade ago, Japan began opening itself up to mass immigration. Because Japan
Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in “insurrection”, the Yonhap news agency reported.
An economist says there are signs of the "lipstick effect", whereby consumers continue spending on small luxuries while forgoing bigger-ticket purchases like homes in challenging economic times.
Park Sung-jae had held a meeting of justice ministry officials in the early hours of the martial law and checked on prison capacity should the authorities arrest anti-government figures, prosecutors say.
US President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran and send US forces to occupy the country on Sunday appear to have derailed peace negotiations in Switzerland, with the Iranian delegation reportedly walking out and demanding an apology. Following Iran’s announcement that it
Many Indians see yoga as a way of life rather than a consumer activity, posing a challenge for companies seeking to build brands around the wellness phenomenon.
The executive was identified as a 44-year-old Chinese-born Cypriot national.
A northern giant petrel found sick on a remote beach tested positive on June 22.
The magazine claimed that her office had an IT firm create anonymous videos attacking her rivals.
Malaysia has been a key destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers.
The Strait of Hormuz isn’t China’s only chokepoint. The Strait of Malacca may be more strategically vital — and on June 12, Beijing arrested an American scholar to protect its access to it. Min Zin, a scholar of China-Myanmar relations and US citizen, was wrongfully detained in
Two suspects have been taken into custody, one of whom is a student at San Jose National High School, where the shooting happened, said the police.
Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
Police said two suspects have been arrested.
Some Jakartans have reported feeling the impact of the worsening air quality.
The measures would take effect from June 22.
There is a particular irony — the kind that history savors — in the fact that the United States set out in February 2026 to destroy Iran as a regional power and instead ended up cementing its dominance. This is not a paradox – it is a pattern. Anyone who has paid attention to
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said his party would continue to play its role within PN.
Nur Asyiqin described the incident as a spontaneous reaction.
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
The trend of hiring foreign drivers for logistics is spreading throughout the industry in Japan.
Malaysia will lower the price of diesel to RM2.10 ringgit (S$0.66) per litre nationwide.
The Jakarta Development Planning Agency said preparations for the agglomeration are underway.
It was the first international sale of Australia’s advanced radar technology.
SYDNEY, June 22 - Australia said on Monday it will sell advanced radar technology capable of detecting long-range missiles to Canada under a A$2.5 billion ($1.75 billion) agreement, the country's largest-ever defence export deal.
It was the largest cocaine haul in Australian history.
Overseas operators are now required to designate an agent in Japan when applying for a licence.
SYDNEY, June 22 - Australian police seized a record 2,700 kg of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers at a property near Sydney, authorities said on Monday, in what they described as the country's largest-ever cocaine bust.
He has received a final 18-month prison sentence from the Supreme Court.
All Indonesians will be able to enjoy free public transportation.
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
SEOUL, June 22 - Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week, Seoul's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday.
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI, June 22 - Iran-U.S. peace talks in Switzerland stretched into their second day on Monday, after a tense opening marked by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Donald Trump repeating his threats to
China has been making and installing factory robots at a pace unmatched by any other country.
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
The crude stockpiles held by the country’s state-owned energy companies remain nearly full.
KL along with surrounding Selangor is a key vote bank for Anwar's Pakatan Harapan, supplying a third of its MPs.
Party co-leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad tells CNA it is “just as good” as established parties, though analysts raise some questions on whether it could pose a credible challenge in Malaysia’s already crowded political scene.
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
Around 120 migrant workers from Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand were present during the suspected leak.
Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.
Foreign patients seek advanced treatments like CAR-T therapy, as well as dental services and TCM.
Her Cabinet disapproval rate also rose 1.1 points to 27.9 per cent during the two-day survey.
The exercise will run from June 22 to June 26, Taiwan's defence ministry said.
The Hanoi authorities intend to develop 18 urban rail lines with a total length of approximately 979km.
Critics warn such crimes hurt South Korea’s cultural appeal amid rising international tourism.
Proposals had been raised by various parties as early as 2023, well before a pilot project at two campuses in 2025.
Perikatan membership is stated as the agenda item for the meeting.