South Korea’s cultural investment: A strategic approach to global influence
WorldDuring the first week of April 2026, we gained first-hand insight into South Korea’s strategic investment in its cultural industry, observing its robust promotion of books, the history of writing, and iconic sites like the Dae Jang Geum film set.
3 workers die after scaffolding collapse in Kanagawa
WorldKAWASAKI, KANAGAWA PREF., --Three workers died after scaffolding at the Keihin District of JFE Steel Corp.'s East Japan Works in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, collapsed Tuesday, local authorities have said.
Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
WorldTOKYO -- Cats leaving their meals unfinished is not only due to the felines being full, but also due to scent, a Japanese team of researchers said Wednesday.
5 more from Philippines-based Japan crime ring arrested
WorldFUKUOKA -- The Fukuoka prefectural police have arrested five more people linked to Philippines-based Japanese crime ring JP Dragon after their transfer to Japan, over suspected scams and thefts.
Artemis and ISS astronauts share celestial call
WorldThe Artemis astronauts hurtling back home after circling the Moon have had regular communication with their team on Earth, but on Tuesday they got to chat with colleagues floating elsewhere in space.
Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
WorldGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.
India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines
WorldIndia's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran conflict.
TikTok to build a second billion-euro data center in Finland
WorldHELSINKI/STOCKHOLM -- TikTok plans to invest one billion euros ($1.16 billion) to build a second data center in Finland in less than a year as it moves data storage for European users to the continent, company officials said on Wednesday.
Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay, workforce deal
WorldLONDON -- Resident doctors in England started a six-day walkout on Tuesday after rejecting an offer the government said would not get better, with the British Medical Association saying it failed to reverse years of pay erosion and staffing pressures.
Train driver killed, 27 people injured as French TGV collides with truck
WorldLILLE -- The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 27 people injured in France on Tuesday when the train collided with a truck, officials said.
