Japan

[ad_1] The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is concerned that it will face headwinds in three parliamentary by-elections in April as the party is under fire over a political funds scandal involving its intraparty factions.Some LDP members are proposing that the party forgo fielding a candidate in at least one of the April 28 by-elections in the Nagasaki No. 3, Tokyo No. 15 and Shimane No. 1 constituencies for the House […]

[ad_1] Some Japanese government officials are calling on the country to ease its restrictions on travel to Ukraine as part of efforts to encourage corporate investment there, people familiar with the situation said.Ukraine is subject to the Japanese Foreign Ministry's strictest travel advisory due to Moscow's invasion, which urges all Japanese nationals to evacuate immediately from the country and avoid all travel there regardless of purposes.A senior Japanese Foreign Ministry […]

[ad_1] Quarterback Patrick Mahomes pulled off another Super Bowl comeback as the Kansas City Chiefs earned a thrilling 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to win their third NFL championship in five seasons.In a perfectly scripted finale before a celebrity-studded Las Vegas crowd that included pop icon Taylor Swift, Mahomes hit Mecole Hardman in the end zone with just three seconds of overtime remaining to seal […]

[ad_1] Oyamazaki, Kyoto Prefecture – Daihatsu resumed production of two commercial vehicle models at its plant in Kyoto Prefecture on Monday.This marked the first resumption of Daihatsu's domestic vehicle production, which had been halted entirely for nearly two months due to its fraudulent vehicle tests.Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, hopes to restart production gradually for models whose safety has been confirmed by the transport ministry. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD – When Pakistan’s government censored the media, former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party posted campaign videos on TikTok. When the police barred his supporters from holding rallies, they hosted virtual gatherings online.And when Khan ended up behind bars, his supporters produced speeches using artificial intelligence to simulate his voice.Khan’s message resonated with millions across the country who were frustrated by the country’s economic crisis and old political dynasties: […]

[ad_1] SHENZHEN, China – China’s BYD was a battery manufacturer trying its hand at building cars when it showed off its newest model in 2007. American executives at the Guangzhou auto show gaped at the car’s uneven purple paint job and the poor fit of its doors."They were the laughingstock of the industry,” said Michael Dunne, a China auto industry analyst.Nobody is laughing at BYD now. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Kathmandu – Nepali mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, lured to kill far from their Himalayan homeland by promises of a passport and cash. But wounded returnees warn anyone tempted to join the war: "Do not come."While Nepali soldiers-for-hire can bank in a month nearly double what they could earn in a year back home, conditions are brutal and many have been killed or wounded."I watched my friends […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump’s China trade war frayed economic ties between the two global superpowers. His second-term plans risk cutting them entirely.The former president is pitching a 60% tariff on all Chinese imports. That would shrink a $575 billion trade pipeline to practically nothing, Bloomberg Economics analysis shows. And it’s not the only escalation Trump has in mind if he converts a narrow poll lead over incumbent Joe Biden into victory […]

[ad_1] Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday accused Chinese vessels of "dangerous" maneuvers during a nine-day patrol near a reef off the coast of the Southeast Asian country.The Philippine vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua was deployed in early February to patrol the waters around Scarborough Shoal, a rich fishing ground in the South China Sea, and "ensure the safety of Filipino fishermen in the area."The reef has been a […]