World Jan 19, 2022
Swift end to pandemic threatened by unvaccinated faraway locales
by Andreo Calonzo
Logistical issues are relentlessly hounding vaccine rollouts in poorer countries, becoming one of the world’s biggest public health challenges.
World Jan 11, 2022
As famine stalks Afghanistan, West urged to rescue stricken economy
by Emma Batha
Finding a way to avert catastrophe is complicated by a slew of sanctions on the Taliban, but some say such restrictions are "self-defeating" as it increases the need for aid by the day.
World Jan 10, 2022
Fire at New York City building fire kills 19, including nine children
Dozens were injured when the blaze, started by a malfunctioning space heater, spread smoke through the 19-floor low-income housing site.
National Dec 30, 2021
Smartphone lending as a means of social welfare expanding in Japan
Local governments and civil groups are offering devices to people looking for employment and places to live.
National Dec 26, 2021
Welfare consultations double in Japan from pre-pandemic level
About 43,000 people had been laid off or had their employment terminated this year due to the pandemic, according to government data.
Business Dec 26, 2021
Trickle-down misery: How Afghanistan's asset freeze hurts everyone
To avoid giving the Taliban access to Afghanistan's reserves, Washington froze an estimated $10 billion held by the central bank.
National Dec 21, 2021
Ashinaga student aid recipients hit record amid virus crisis
The foundation provides educational funding for children who have lost a parent or both parents due to illness, disaster or suicide.
Asia Pacific | FOCUS Dec 18, 2021
Kim Jong Un's crackdowns leave North Korean defectors with little hope
by Josh Smith and Sunghyuk An
In the 10 years since he came to power, North Korea has cracked down on people trying to get out of the country, leaving many defectors without hope of seeing their families again.
Asia Pacific Dec 10, 2021
'Silent financier': How Bangladesh's poor are paying the costs of climate damage
by Mosabber Hossain
As climate change disasters and losses surge around the world, the world's poorest, who can least afford it, are paying the bulk of the costs.
National Nov 29, 2021
Japan panel seeks basic law for creation of children's agency
The panel also called on the government to consider adopting a review system aimed at investigating the causes of children's deaths.
National Nov 24, 2021
Japan to monitor children's school progress and family finances in new database
By integrating data often collected by separate authorities, officials hope to quickly identify children in need of assistance to prevent poverty and abuse.
Asia Pacific Oct 31, 2021
Printing coupons and eating swans typify North Korea's economic and food woes
by Josh Smith
North Korea has long suffered from food insecurity, with observers saying that mismanagement of the economy is exacerbated by international sanctions over its nuclear weapons.