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North Korea tourism comes one step closer

North Korea closed its borders five years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and they have remained shut ever since.

13.02.2025 10

Newsweek Asia

Martha Mchardy

Rescuers struggle to save elderly driver trapped in sinkhole

The incident has sparked renewed discussions about the vulnerability of Japan's critical infrastructure.

30.01.2025 2

Newsweek Asia

Amir Daftari

Several killed in stampede at religious gathering of 100 million pilgrims

Between 90 to 100 million pilgrims had congregated to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at a festival in northern India.

29.01.2025 50

Newsweek Asia

Amir Daftari

Exemption from Trump refugee order sought for 15K Afghans fleeing Taliban

Thousands of refugees attempting to escape the Taliban's rule could be left unaided due to President Trump's executive order enforcing a 90-day ban.

22.01.2025 1

Newsweek Asia

Shannon Mcdonagh

China builds world's tallest bridge: Towers 9 times higher than Golden Gate

The new sky-high mega-bridge soars above a canyon in rural China, slashing travel times from over an hour to two minutes.

20.01.2025 10

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Tom Howarth