North Korea Requires Market Vendors to Display Inspection Tags
North Korean authorities in Sinuiju have introduced new item inspection tags across major city markets. Officials now require every vendor to register products individually...
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...
