At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With PakistanJustin M. LarsonNovember 17, 20250 Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistan military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.…
Trump Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Into ContractionJustin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 The Japanese economy shrank by 1.8 percent compared to the same quarter last year, as U.S. tariffs dampened automobile exports…
Japan travel stocks sink as China-Japan spat deepensJustin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 Visitors in front of the Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan on Jan. 17, 2023.Bloomberg | Bloomberg |…
Japan’s economy contracts less than expected in third quarter, helped by consumptionJustin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 Tokyo, Japan skyline with the Tokyo TowerChunyip Wong | E+ | Getty ImagesJapan’s economy contracted by a smaller-than-expected 0.4% in…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50Justin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo stock Exchange in Tokyo on Nov. 5,…
China Escalates Japan Feud With Island Patrols and Warnings to CitizensJustin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 China sent Coast Guard ships near disputed islands and warned travelers and students about safety risks in Japan. The escalation…
How Many People Die in India From Hot Weather? Nobody Really Knows.Justin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 Officials have yet to grasp the magnitude of heat-related deaths, let alone effectively deal with the problem, public health experts…
What’s More Dangerous than India’s Frequent Heat Waves? Heat Stress.Justin M. LarsonNovember 16, 20250 Women who face long-term heat exposure in workplaces and homes are finding it takes a heavy toll on their health…
Nine Dead After Accidental Blast at Police Station in KashmirJustin M. LarsonNovember 15, 20250 The explosion in the city of Srinagar happened as officials were inspecting bomb-making material seized as part of an investigation…
While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their HomesJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for…
Modi’s victory in Bihar may tip the balance on India-U.S. trade dealJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 PATNA, INDIA – OCTOBER 31: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with BJP national president J.P. Nadda, HAM party founder…
Modi’s Coalition Leads Indian Election Scrutinized Over Scrubbed Voter RollsJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 Early results suggested a sweep for the ruling coalition in a state where the opposition claimed foul play over an…
While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their HomesJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for…
Anthropic Says Chinese Hackers Used Its A.I. in Online AttackJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 The company claimed that A.I. did most of the hacking with limited human input and said it was a rapid…
‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek ResolutionJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken…
An Escape From India’s Air Pollution for Those Who Can Afford ItJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 Companies are offering much-needed, but expensive, air purification systems to shelter from the smog in one of the world’s most…
A.I. Cheating Rattles Top Universities in South KoreaJustin M. LarsonNovember 14, 20250 As many elite colleges struggle to adapt to the technology, the nation’s most prestigious universities said dozens of students used…
China’s economic slowdown deepens in October as housing slump worsens and investments shrink more than expectedJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 CHENGDU, CHINA – OCTOBER 18: People walk past the Louis Vuitton store at Taikoo Li, a high-end shopping area that…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50, China retail salesJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 Tourists visit the Nanjing Road Scenic Area in Shanghai, China, on October 20, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific…
U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 JetsJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration…
What now for peak oil? Unpacking the IEA’s shift on fossil fuel demandJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 A worker inspects the outdoor gas pipes at the underground gas storage facility operated by Gas Storage CZ AS, in…
Singapore Airlines earnings sink 82% in second quarter, well below forecasts on Air India dragJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 An Airbus A350-941 from Singapore Airlines is preparing to take off on the runway at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona,…
Man Accused of Running Southeast Asia Scam Compound Is Extradited to ChinaJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 China and the United States say She Zhijiang, a Chinese-born businessman, ran a major scam compound in Myanmar. He was…
Fake Bomb Threats Baffle the Police Across AsiaJustin M. LarsonNovember 13, 20250 The threatening emails and faxes bear the signature of a man who says he is being impersonated. The police in…
