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The UAE and Japan have a long-standing and strategic partnership that spans over five decades, covering various fields such as trade, energy, security, culture, and education. The UAE is Japan’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, while Japan is the UAE’s fourth-largest trading partner globally. The UAE is also Japan’s second-largest oil supplier, providing nearly 30% of Japan’s total …

The American singer and producer Benny Blanco, who is dating pop star Selena Gomez, sparked outrage among Filipinos after he posted a video on his Instagram story where he criticized the popular fast-food chain Jollibee. In the video, Blanco can be seen trying out various Jollibee menu items, such as the Chickenjoy, the Jolly Spaghetti, and the Peach Mango Pie. …

Rina Gonoi, a former soldier of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), has been honored with the International Women of Courage Award by the United States for her fight against sexual harassment in the Japanese military. Gonoi, 24, is one of the 12 recipients of the award, which recognizes women who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human …

The UAE has maintained its position as the 10th most influential country in the world, according to the Brand Finance Soft Power Index 2024, which measures the reputation and impact of 193 nations.  The UAE is also the only Gulf country and the first regionally to rank among the top 10 soft powers, demonstrating its global status and leadership. The …

South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rate, which means that the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime is far below the level needed to maintain a stable population. According to the latest data from Statistics Korea, the fertility rate in South Korea fell to a record low of 0.72 in 2023, down …

Japan’s most wanted fugitive, Satoshi Kirishima, who had been on the run for 49 years for his involvement in a series of deadly bombings in the 1970s, has been finally identified by a DNA test, the police announced on Wednesday. Kirishima, who died of stomach cancer last month at the age of 70, had confessed his true identity to the …

South Korea is facing a serious crisis in its health care system, as thousands of doctors have resigned or threatened to resign in protest against the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students and reform the medical sector.  The doctors say that the plan will worsen the quality and accessibility of health care, and that the government should …

Japan’s Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, is a traditional event that dates back to over 1,200 years ago. It is held every year in February at the Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture.  The festival involves thousands of men wearing only loincloths and socks, who compete to touch a chosen man, or shin-otoko, who is believed to bring good luck …

South Korea is known for its innovative and diverse cuisine, but one of its latest creations has caught the attention of the world: pink rice. What is this colorful and curious dish and how is it made? Here is everything you need to know about South Korea’s trending pink rice and why it might be the future of food. What …

South Korea is facing a severe shortage of doctors, as thousands of trainee doctors have resigned en masse to protest the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students.  The mass resignations have caused disruptions and delays in the health care system, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trainee doctors say they are overworked and underpaid, …