Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, Japan, mother says
NEW YORK, June 6 - An American student who disappeared while on a family vacation in Japan was found dead outside Kyoto, his mother wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday.
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Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system
Free and fair elections are the foundation of liberal democracy, and South Korea has long been regarded as one of Asia’s democratic success stories. Power changes hands peacefully between conservative and progressive governments, civic engagement remains robust, and even
India’s youth strain to be heard as angry ‘cockroaches’ stage New Delhi march
They want the education minister to resign and competitive entrance exams to be conducted fairly and transparently.
Thailand’s Krabi bans swimming in 2 national parks after jellyfish-like Portuguese man o’ war found
The Portuguese man-of-war is among the world’s most dangerous venomous marine creatures.
Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote
YEREVAN, June 6 - Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections, state media reported, without giving any reason for the detentions.
South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage
The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.
South Korean protesters again call for rerun of election after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day.
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
Taipei last received red pandas from a zoo in China's Fujian province in 2014.
What is India’s Gen-Z ‘cockroach’ movement and why is it a worry for Modi?
The "Cockroach Janta Party", led by 30-year-old Boston University graduate Abhijeet Dipke, draws support from young people frustrated by a lack of jobs.
Train derails in New Zealand’s capital, six injured: Police
The train came off the tracks at a station in Wellington’s suburbs at around 7.20 pm.
Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos cave
After more than two weeks, rescuers say the risks of continuing the operation outweigh the slim chance of saving the men.
Rescuers halt search for last two men lost in Laos cave
A rescuer said the risks of continuing outweighed the slim chances of the men’s rescue.
Philippine court drops remaining Marcos ill-gotten wealth case
Late former president Ferdinand Marcos was ousted by a mass uprising in 1986.
Java needs seawall, mangrove restoration to protect northern coast
Northern Java currently faces a serious threat of coastal abrasion, tidal floods and land subsidence.
Why India’s Gen Z ‘cockroach’ movement is a worry for Modi
The satirical movement emerged after a judge referred to some unemployed youths as “cockroaches”.
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islands
The Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands have emerged as a new pressure point.
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands
TAIPEI, June 6 - Taiwan said on Saturday that a Chinese coast guard ship and a survey ship had carried out the first coordinated operation to \"provoke\" Taiwan, in waters around strategically located islands in the South China Sea.
Shark attack kills man off Western Australia coast
A 4.5m shark of an unknown species was spotted on June 6 near the area the man was attacked .
India’s ‘cockroach’ youth movement founder leads first street protest after arrival in New Delhi
The founder's arrival takes India’s largest online youth movement to the streets for the first time.
Container ship sinks off coast of Batam
All nine of the vessel's crew members were safely rescued by Indonesian authorities.
India's 'cockroach' youth movement stages first street protest in New Delhi
Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the Saturday (Jun 6) demonstration by Cockroach Janta Party took India's largest online youth movement to the streets for the first time.
Korean won breaches 1,560 per US dollar for first time since 2009
The won faced mounting pressure partly from foreign investors’ continued selling of Korean equities.
Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest, seeks legal action
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found on Thursday (Jun 4) crawling in the snowy slopes around the Khumbu Icefall, just above Everest base camp, a week after he went missing.
Nvidia CEO toasts South Korea partners over BBQ, soju in Hongdae
Jensen Huang shared food with chairmen of SK Group, LG Group and Naver.
Trauma porn: buying and selling someone else’s scam center hell
In January 2026, the Chinese studio Jade Flame released a first-person interactive game on Steam called “Blood Money: Lethal Eden.” For US$8.99, you get to walk through the story of a trafficking victim trapped inside a scam compound in Southeast Asia. By May 2026, the game had
Taiwan needs to ‘spend smarter’ on its defence, senior US diplomat says
The US has traditionally been Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier.
North Korean leader Kim stresses stronger naval nuclear deterrent
Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
An autopsy of American empire
While Washington’s war with Iran drags on, month after month, without any end in sight, the world is witnessing the very real limits of US global power. As President Donald Trump lurches repeatedly from threats of devastation to promises of peace, it’s becoming increasingly
US approves $1.94 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand
New Zealand is deploying across East Asia in support of the West amid China’s rapid military rise.
US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand
June 6 - The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to boost defence capabilities.
Taiwan racing to arm itself as US reliability wanes
With the US increasingly distracted by the Iran war and China becoming more assertive, Taiwan is reshaping its defenses for a more uncertain era. This month, Reuters reported that Taiwan is executing a major strategic defense shift by dramatically expanding its anti-ship
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits naval vessel: Report
He stressed the need to enhance naval capabilities to deter a nuclear war.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits naval vessel, Rodong Sinmun says
SEOUL, June 6 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the naval destroyer Kang Kon to supervise the vessel's navigation test, stressing the need to enhance naval capabilities to deter a nuclear war, the country's Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Saturday.
A sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museum
Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.
