Taiwan earthquake: Search and rescue crews look for survivors
With 12 people dead from last week's earthquake, rescuers in Taiwan searched mountains for the other 12 missing on Friday and flew others to safety. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the adjacent coast, the most significant seismic to strike the island in 25 years, was followed two days later by the discovery of two more bodies in the highlands of Taiwan's eastern Hualien county.
Pakistan's first female prime minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif | Inside South Asia
Maryam Nawaz was appointed as Pakistan's first-ever chief minister. Her opponents abstained from the provincial assembly meeting, accusing the authorities of favoritism. Following her father, Nawaz Sharif, his brother Shehbaz, and Shehbaz's son Hamza, who briefly held the position last year, Maryam is the fourth member of her family to hold the position of Punjab chief minister. Are more significant events ahead?
Gita Gopinath of the IMF supports Japan's new approach. Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, comments on the Bank of Japan's possible change in monetary policy as the world's markets keep a close eye on Japan. Gopinath emphasizes the significance of a gradual approach and good communication to avoid market disruptions, particularly in light of the decreasing output gap in Japan and the attractive growth prospects of pay negotiations.
South African building collapse: Teams race against the clock to find survivors.
Rescuers are racing against the clock to reach at least 39 people trapped beneath a collapsed building in George, South Africa. The structure was under construction when it collapsed two days ago, killing at least seven people.
Zelenskyy: Glide bombs are Russia's primary instrument of warfare against Ukraine.
Ukraine claims Russian soldiers used so-called 'glide bombs' in an attack on a busy hardware shop in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday, killing 15 people and injuring more than 40. Russian glide bombs, modified with wings and satellite navigation equipment, may reach targets tens of kilometers inside Ukraine while allowing the launching aircraft, such as SU-34s, to remain within Russian airspace. Despite pledges of F-16s from European partners, Ukraine does not have adequate air defense against these strikes. Ground-launched glide bombs delivered to Ukraine are blocked by Russian electronic jamming, allowing Russian glide bombs to retain aerial supremacy while destroying ground targets.
Assam repeals a 1935 law that restricted Muslim marriages to implement the UCC.
The BJP government, headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has repealed the 1935 Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. The decision was made on Friday at the state cabinet meeting, which the Chief Minister chaired.
Cyclone 'Remal' claimed at least 61 lives in India & Bangladesh
Cyclonic storm Remal has contributed to significant rainfall across the Indian northeastern states, including Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Cyclone Remal takes at least 61 lives, including eight in Bengal and 17 in Bangladesh.
Hong Kong: Following the National Security Law, a talent and capital exodus
Hong Kong is experiencing economic unrest as it deals with the fallout from enacting Article 23. Once regarded as Asia's Financial Powerhouse, Hong Kong is currently dealing with a declining job market, a large exodus of investors, and falling investor confidence. Keep an eye out for additional information!
When "Dubidubidu" became popular, it topped Spotify's viral top 50 in Japan.
Many people from this East Asian country are moving to the rhythms of a Chilean song in Japan. The performer of a 20-year-old song from Chile called Dubidubidu was taken aback when it went viral in Japan.
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Alibaba's Taobao tests rocket XZY-1 for one-hour goods delivery
Imagine a day in the future when orders placed online are delivered by rockets, not trucks or drones, to any location in the world in under an hour. Chinese rocket developer and Russian e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group Holding have partnered to transport parcels anywhere in the world in less than an hour. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Yemen Ramadan: The holy month is overshadowed by soaring food prices
Concerns about the availability of food are plaguing Taiz, Yemen during Ramadan, as a result of military operations, Houthi attacks, and US-UK reactions. The ongoing violence in Yemen hurts the holy month of fasting and meditation, particularly on Taiz, which is suffering significant hardships.
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