Japan confirms Hormuz transit as Iran talks continue, PM says
The ship passed through the blockaded waterway on April 29 and was on its way to Japan.
The ship passed through the blockaded waterway on April 29 and was on its way to Japan.
Significant losses could impact both rural livelihoods and national food supply.
Mr Oliver Foran is also raising funds to build a youth mental health support centre back home.
He will remain under probation for another four months after his release.
April 29 - A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador warned it could affect diplomatic ties.
There is a certain irony in seeing some of the world’s richest countries quietly ask the United States for financial relief. For decades, the Gulf monarchies cultivated an image of inexhaustible wealth: sovereign funds the size of nations, skylines raised from desert sands and
Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, denies allegations she misused public funds.
MANILA, April 29 - The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that could derail her bid to become the next president.
Ninety people were injured in the incident.
SEOUL, April 29 - A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges linked to his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration to seven years following appeals by Yoon and the prosecution.
Heavy rains have also damaged other crops, including vegetables, raising concerns about potential supply shortages.
A sharp spike in energy prices stemming from the conflict has had a direct impact on living costs.
The popular Chinese food blogger on short video-platform Douyin was found to have underpaid 9.1 million yuan (US$1.3 million) in taxes.
The decision had been taken to ease congestion at the Batu Ampar Port.
The government is working to apply stricter standards for zoo management by December 2027.
India’s response to the unfolding crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has, so far, been restrained. That restraint was not accidental but reflected a conscious adherence to strategic autonomy at a time when the situation was still evolving, outcomes were uncertain, and premature
The poor Central Asian nation is also struggling with underfunding and dilapidated facilities.
It was the first verdict by the court division set up to handle cases linked to the December 2024 martial law bid.
While DeepSeek v4 has not overtaken the best US closed models, it has kept pace, says one analyst.
He was in the process of emptying his pistol’s chamber when he accidentally fired a shot, police said.
A Green SM electric taxi was involved in the fatal train collision near Jakarta on Monday night (Apr 27) that killed 16 people.
No injuries or fatalities were reported.
The Panama-flagged, Japanese-owned Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), Idemitsu Maru, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz on its way to Nagoya with a cargo of 2 million barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia. The vessel also carries a reminder that it was the Japanese oil refiner
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
Diesel prices in the country have climbed to more than 50 baht (US$1.53) per litre – nearly double what many trawlers paid at the start of the year.
Rising demand for rare earth materials is driving an unregulated mining boom centred in war-torn Myanmar and spreading to Laos. Toxic runoff from the mines threatens Thailand's global food exports.
Top online seller Pimrypie priced premium Monthong at as low as 100 baht (S$3.90) per fruit.
The recent electoral defeat of Viktor Orban has drawn widespread attention, with most commentary focused on its implications for Europe and the Russia-Ukraine war. Yet this emphasis overlooks a broader strategic consequence: the potential disruption of China’s approach to
Police have launched a search for the man, who is believed to be in his 40s.
Military prosecutors are seeking the maximum of 12 years' jail for four officers over their alleged involvement in throwing a mixture of car battery acid and rust remover on activist Andrie Yunus in March.
Surging crude oil prices and energy supply disruptions are casting a shadow over resource-scarce Japan.
He took the remains of his sister to the branch after being turned away because he did not have her death certificate
President Lai Ching-te says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.
In the future, the robots are expected to be used across a wide range of tasks, including baggage loading, cabin cleaning, and ground support equipment operations.
China’s new law on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, which took effect immediately in early April, introduces a significant new layer of regulatory oversight targeting cross-border industrial activity and global supply chains. It will inevitably have far-reaching
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the zoo.
Mr Zhang Zhu replaces Mr Han Jun, who served less than two years in the role.
While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia. On April 14, the
The Iran war impact also extends beyond cancelled flights.
The suspension prevents self-driving companies from adding new robotaxis to their fleets.
SAO PAULO, April 29 - Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers.
Some tourists visit Japan specifically for the purpose of having their sofy toys cleaned.
The region wants to promote visibility and boost its competitiveness overseas.