Latest Asia News: Breaking News, Asia Headlines

Harnessing the Power of Anime and Manga: Japanese Learning Through Hiroyuki Mitsuoka's Unique Methods

Hiroyuki Mitsuoka believes that understanding Japan's culture requires exploring its language through its cultural output, whether it be a fantastical anime storyline or the relatable moments in a slice-of-life manga.

Dec 12, 2024

By IBT Desk

Thai Woman Dies After Neck-Twisting Massage to Relieve Shoulder Pain Goes Horribly Wrong

Days after undergoing the massage, Phing Chyada, started experiencing symptoms such as pain in the head, numbness in her arms before she suffered 50% body paralysis. She died a few weeks later.

Dec 9, 2024

By Manthan C.

Ajman News Announces Launch of Podcast to Deliver Local News Directly to Listeners

The launch of the podcast marks an exciting new chapter for Ajman News as it continues to evolve with the changing media landscape

Dec 3, 2024

By IBT Desk

Takashi Inoguchi: Doyen of Asian Perspective in International Politics, Leaves Behind Legacy For Future Generations

Prof. Takashi Inoguchi, was a globally-known political scientist whose 50 years of academic career spanned over several institutions from Sophia University to the University of Tokyo, the United Nations University and Niigata University in Japan.

Dec 1, 2024

By Nagesh Narayana

Philippine Police File Criminal Complaints Against Vice President Sara Duterte and Her Chief of Staff

Philippine police have filed criminal complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and her aides over alleged assault and defiance during a Congress altercation. This comes amid explosive accusations of Duterte threatening to assassinate President Marcos, escalating tensions between their political camps.

Nov 28, 2024

By Anshul Panda

2 Found Dead in Fire Accident at LDP Member Kuniko Inoguchi's Condo in Tokyo

2 bodies found in a fire accident at LDP Member Kuniko Inoguchi's Condo in Tokyo. Her husband Professor Emeritus Takashi Inoguchi of the University of Tokyo (80), and his daughter were reportedly at home when the tragedy occurred on Wednesday night.

Nov 28, 2024

By IBT News Desk

South Korean Man Found Guilty of Trying to Deliberately Gain Weight to Avoid Mandatory Military Service

The defendant consumed high-calorie foods, approximately doubled his meal portions, refrained from physically demanding jobs such as parcel delivery work, and drank large amounts of water right before measurements to deliberately increase his weight," the judge said in his ruling.

Nov 27, 2024

By Manthan C.

Three Men Using Google Maps to Navigate, Die After Their Vehicle Plunges Off Under-Construction Bridge

The three men plunged to their death off an unfinished bridge while using the navigation app to reach a wedding venue.

Nov 25, 2024

By Manthan C.

Philippines VP Sara Duterte Threatens Assassin Revenge on President Marcos If She Gets Killed

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte sparked outrage by claiming she ordered an assassin to target President Marcos Jr. and key allies if she is killed, later insisting the remarks were exaggerated.

Nov 24, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Indian Man Dies After Being Dared by Friends to Sit on Box of Fireworks

The victim, who was unemployed, was promised an autorickshaw by his friends if he accepted the dare.

Nov 5, 2024

By Manthan C.

Indian Man Crushed to Death by 'Aggressive' Wild Elephant He Attempted to Click Selfie with

The victim approached the elephant for a closer look and attempted to take a selfie from a distance when he was trampled to death by the wild animal.

Oct 26, 2024

By Manthan C.

British Tourist Dies After Being Sucked into Whirlpool Despite Red Flags Warning Visitors to Stay Out of the Water

The 43-year-old British tourist ignored several red flags placed around the beach in Phuket, Thailand, before getting swept away by a riptide.

Oct 24, 2024

By Manthan C.

Italian Surfer Dies After Being Impaled by Swordfish While Surfing in Indonesia

Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a five-centimetre deep stab wound on the left side of her chest after the swordfish leaped out of the water while she was surfing.

Oct 21, 2024

By Manthan C.

Japan on Brink of Loose Coalition Era As Uncertainty Awaits LDP In Elections

As history has shown, once ousted, it takes decades — if not years — for the LDP to rebuild and return to power.

Oct 17, 2024

By Nagesh Narayana

Malaysian Man Mauled to Death by Tiger While Relieving Himself in the Outdoors

The man was dragged into the bushes by a tiger while answering nature's call in Malaysia's Gerik region on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Oct 16, 2024

By Manthan C.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next