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Young residents drive Tokyo’s population influx

Tokyo saw a net population inflow of approximately 79,000 people in 2024, marking an increase of over 11,000 from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

China continues sea & air drills around Taiwan

In announcing the manoeuvres to the north, south-west and east of self-ruled island on August 2, China had originally promised their conclusion on Sunday. However, no new formal end date has been announced.

Military drills create strategic advantage

The command said in a news release on Sunday afternoon that the interservice combat drills took place in the air and waters surrounding Taiwan and demonstrated the forces' land, air and sea strike capabilities.

A tough life for M’sians in Sri Lanka

“Nowadays, the power cuts are reduced to three hours per day,” she said, adding that Sri Lanka has no money to pay for diesel supplies to generate electricity.