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North Korea August 15, 2024

North Korea to partially reopen tourism after nearly 5 years

North Korea will be partially re-opening its borders to international tourism nearly four years after sealing its border during the pandemic, according to tourist operators.

Japan August 14, 2024

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory, leaving citizens scared, confused

Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory" last week following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The strong quake increased the likelihood of another big one within the next 30 years.

Japan August 14, 2024

Japan PM Kishida says he will step down next month, paving way for new leader

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote. Japan will have a new prime minister when his term expires.

VIDEO August 13, 2024

Army intelligence officer who pleaded guilty to sharing national defense secrets seen in 2021 promotional video

Sgt. Korbein Schultz, who pleaded guilty to all charges related to sharing national defense intelligence with foreign entities, is seen in a 2021 promotional video for the Department of Defense. (Credit: DOD)

Japan August 8, 2024

US ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki A-bomb memorial service because Israel was excluded

The U.S., EU and five other G-7 nations said they will send lower-ranked envoys instead of ambassadors to this year's atomic bombing memorial in Nagasaki because Israel was excluded.

Japan August 8, 2024

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.

Asia August 7, 2024

Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked

Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.

LIFESTYLE August 7, 2024

On this day in history, August 7, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft make it to Polynesia

Thor Heyerdahl and his crew aboard the Kon-Tiki raft made it across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia on this day in history, August 7, 1947, after setting sail 101 days earlier from Peru.

Asia August 6, 2024

Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster

Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Asia August 6, 2024

State Department warns Americans to avoid travel to Bangladesh amid violent unrest

The U.S. State Department on Monday ordered Americans to leave Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which was prompted by violent protests.

Asia August 6, 2024

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.