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'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Trump rules out force in Greenland
News Agencies, Published on 21/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland - President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that he would not use force to take control of Greenland, but insisted that the United States must still have “ownership” of the island.
West Bank Bedouin community driven out by Israeli settler violence
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» RAS 'EIN AL 'AUJA (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - With heavy hearts, Bedouins in a West Bank village dismantle their sheep pens and load belongings onto trucks, forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory by rising settler violence.
Singapore trying to improve conditions for low-paid migrants
Kyodo News, Published on 09/01/2026
» SINGAPORE — The life of a migrant worker in Singapore is bittersweet.
Myanmar junta seeks election legitimacy
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/12/2025
» In August 2024, Myanmar’s ruling military junta was losing ground fast.
Japan quake highlights need to better convey disaster info to foreigners
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2025
» KYODO — The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred off northeastern Japan recently highlighted the need for Japan to provide safety tips and evacuation information to foreign nationals more effectively, particularly as the country witnesses an inbound tourism boom.
Indonesia pushes back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb rentals
Reuters, Published on 10/12/2025
» JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has pushed back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb Inc rentals, saying such services are needed to foster tourism in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» HONG KONG — When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still at home, fearing she would never see him again.
What we know about Hong Kong’s deadly high-rise fire
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» HONG KONG - A devastating fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing dozens of people with hundreds still missing.
China's updated 6th-generation fighter jets put US on notice for air supremacy
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/11/2025
» Notable changes have been observed in both of China's sixth-generation fighter programmes, with updated prototypes seen flying just 10 months after their first public appearance, indicating rapid progress as the country vies with the United States for air supremacy.