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Nanik S. Deyang, center, at her inauguration ceremony in Jakarta in June
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 23, 2026
Indonesia free-meals boss quits, says job left her ¡®traumatized¡¯
The second leadership change at President Prabowo Subianto¡¯s troubled signature social initiative in less than two months after her predecessor was removed in a corruption probe.
Food delivery bikes arrive at a barricade near the Cockroach Janata Party protest site to deliver food, two days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 23, 2026
Food, fury and supporters near and far keep India protest alive
By Tora Agarwala
The Cockroach Janta Party, a movement that began as online satire in May, has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated test paper leaks.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (from left), Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of ?State Marco Rubio and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong during their ¡°Quad¡± ministers¡¯ meeting in Manila on Wednesday
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 22, 2026
¡®Quad¡¯ top diplomats focus on ASEAN maritime security ¡ª but don¡¯t mention China
By Jesse Johnson
The officials said in a joint statement that ¡°peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region.¡±
Police detain demonstrators during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability for police action against students, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 22, 2026
India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi
The show of solidarity with protesters could help opposition parties win valuable young voters and broaden the appeal of the Cockroach Janta Party.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is detained by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability for police action against students, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2026
India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for Modi¡¯s resignation
Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must resign ¡°for destroying the future of India¡¯s youth,¡°?before staging a sit-in outside the prime minister¡¯s residence.
Philippine Navy personnel and China Coast Guard personnel clash near a grounded Philippine warship at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2026
Manila and Beijing summon envoys over violent encounter in South China Sea
China blamed the Philippine side for triggering the skirmish, while also saying that it had ¡°allowed¡± the Philippines to transfer away the injured serviceman.
Protesters scuffle with police as supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party demonstrate on the opening day of the Indian Parliament's monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, in New Delhi on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 21, 2026
India protesters press on after crackdown, pressuring Modi
Students packed roads in central New Delhi on Monday in the city¡¯s largest demonstrations since the farmer protests in 2021.
Senior politicians and technology company representatives pose for photographs after a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony during a public briefing on the development vision for advanced industry in South Korea's southwestern region, in Gwangju, South Korea, on June 30.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2026
Power and water needs test South Korea¡¯s push to build AI chip hub
South Korea has said it wants to establish a new semiconductor hub in its southwest within four years, but local opposition to the project's massive power and water needs is set to be among its biggest obstacles.
Southeast Asian foreign ministers pose for a photo with representatives from the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights representatives during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Philippines, on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 21, 2026
Myanmar¡¯s future and Middle East fighting hang over ASEAN talks
Talks over Myanmar ¡ª a member state formally excluded from summits since its military junta seized power in 2021 and triggered a bloody civil war ¡ª could ratchet up tension.
Taiwan is beefing up preparedness as China steps up?military pressure around the island.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2026
Taiwan to slow mobile internet in civil defense drills as China threat grows
By Yimou Lee
The 30-minute slowdown will test how citizens would communicate if bandwidth became scarce in emergencies ranging from disasters to a Chinese invasion.
Police stand guard outside the Philippine International Convention Center, the venue for the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting, in Manila on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2026
Top China and Philippines envoys to meet for first time since 2024
By Andreo Calonzo
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet with Philippine counterpart Theresa Lazaro on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila.
Mui, a woman who suffered persistent child sexual abuse for years, poses for a photo in Hong Kong on June 16 after speaking on the condition of anonymity about her childhood experience.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 20, 2026
Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offense reforms
Long-awaited changes will introduce stricter penalties for sexual crimes, but some say they don¡¯t bar the defense of ¡°mistaken belief¡± or improve protections enough for children.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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