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Beijing-Pyongyang train service resumes after six years
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2026
» BEIJING - The first passenger train service between Beijing and Pyongyang was set to leave China’s capital on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour.
Landmark trial opens for Turkish opposition champion Imamoglu
AFP, Published on 09/03/2026
» SILIVRI — Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a politically motivated bid to scupper his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Japan mulls abolishing face-to-face immigration checks amid tourism surge
Kyodo News, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Japanese government is moving to abolish with the need for most foreign tourists to meet face-to-face with immigration officers to enter the country as it seeks to streamline entry procedures amid the inbound tourism surge.