Akita Shinkansen Suspended Amid Heavy Rainfall Sunday
East Japan Railway Co. suspended Akita Shinkansen services in both directions on Sunday because of heavy rainfall. The disruption affects the entire route between...
Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China’s Zhejiang Province
Typhoon Bavi made landfall along Zhejiang Province's coast Saturday night, becoming China's strongest typhoon this year. Although previously classified as a super typhoon, Bavi...
Fire Kills 28 at Shoe Factory in China’s Fujian
A fire killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on July 9. Investigators later confirmed multiple fire safety violations contributed...
Heavy Rain to Continue Across South Korea Through Thursday
Heavy rain will continue sweeping across South Korea through Thursday night, weather officials confirmed Wednesday. The Korea Meteorological Administration's 11 a.m. forecast predicts rainfall...
School Meals Struggle to Accommodate Migrant Students in Korea
South Korean school meals are failing to accommodate migrant-background students with religious dietary needs. A study published Wednesday exposed significant gaps affecting Middle Eastern...
