Monday, March 16, 2026

Asia

World’s biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart

Japan's nuclear power regulator on Wednesday lifted an operational ban it imposed on Tokyo Electric Power's massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power plant two years ago, clearing...

‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in Seoul

Lee was discovered by authorities during a search prompted by reports of his disappearance, as disclosed by a fire official on condition of anonymity. Lee...

Small Businesses, Big Impact: How South Asia’s Innovators Are Reshaping Climate Conversations

Business Wire India At the recently concluded UN annual climate conference, COP28, a group of key climate enterprises from South Asia were showcased for their...

Arirang TV Taps on Juniper Networks to Enhance Its Global Reach and Showcase South Korea to Millions of Households Across the World

Business Wire India Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that Arirang TV, an international English language broadcasting network based...

Beijing records most hours of sub-zero temperatures in December since 1951

China's capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes...

Centre and Asian Development Bank collaborate on USD 100 Million project to boost tourism in Tripura

Central government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) inked an agreement on December 22 to secure a USD 100 million loan. Agreement is aimed at...

Government of Nepal concerned as death toll of Nepali youth fighting for Moscow reaches 7

200 Nepali citizens have joined the Russian military since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. As death toll of Nepali soldier fighting...

North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if provoked with nukes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons,...