Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
The president-elect has said he could impose tariffs as high as 200 percent on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of…
Man Drives Car Into Crowd in Southern China, Killing at Least 35
The police in the city of Zhuhai detained a man who they said had driven into people who were exercising at a sports center, state news media reported.
Saudi-Iranian Relations Warm as Middle East Braces for Trump’s Return | naked capitalism
Yves here. Anyone cozying up to Iran is an admission against interest for a US messaging outlet like RFE/RL and so should be taken seriously. The uptick in visible moves…
Shigeru Ishiba Wins Vote to Remain as Japan’s Prime Minister
Parliament voted Monday to stick with Ishiba, who will lead a minority government after his party suffered heavy losses in an election last month.
How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool
The character Marce the Recycler has created an enthusiastic dedication to proper waste separation among her devoted fans.
Will Trump Rekindle a Bromance With Kim Jong-un? South Koreans Worry.
Donald J. Trump’s second term brings uncertainty to the Korean Peninsula as nuclear tensions run high. North Korea’s leader may see a chance to re-engage.
Trump Transition Stalls Over Ethics Code, and a New Russian Offensive
Plus, Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing” controversy.
A Uyghur’s Escape From China Was Just the Beginning
He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.
Han Dongfang, Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Refuses to Back Down
Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong have stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”