Society
Thai king's second son returns after 27-year absence
Vacharaesorn spotted visiting temples and orphanage in Bangkok
Society
Arts
Freddie Mercury's love for Japan unveiled in Sotheby's auction
Queen frontman's belongings, including vast Japanese collection, up for sale
Natural disasters
Typhoon Khanun forces Scouts to evacuate South Korea campsite
U.S., U.K. groups already left jamboree after heat wave sickened hundreds
Society
Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary draws G7 attention
Last survivors worry about conveying nuclear realities to future generations
Opinion
Child care subsidies can help address China's population crisis
Falling births threaten the economy and innovation
Society
Despite heat, South Korea presses on with World Scout Jamboree
Temperatures hit 33 Celsius, making hundreds of participants ill
Sports
Fans celebrate Japanese figure skating star Hanyu's marriage
Fans pray for happiness of spouse, about whom no details given
Sports
Japanese figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu announces marriage
Two-time Olympic champ does not name partner but pledges to 'move forward' with sport
Education
Japanese middle schoolers average 12% on English speaking exam
3 of 5 had no correct answers in test based on new conversation-heavy curriculum
Media & Entertainment
In China, 'Barbie' moves women to tears, 'triggers' men to walk out
Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film resonates as gender issue gains traction
Society
U.N. group urges 'transparency' from Japan on Johnny's abuse claims
Talent agency should take action to provide appropriate 'grievance mechanism'
Japan immigration
More than 140 foreign Japan-born minors to get permission to stay
Children without official residence status had had trouble getting health care
Society
South Korea feeling heat from World Scout Jamboree fallout
Reports of mishaps resonate in country with proud history of hosting events
Politics
Japan LDP lawmaker allegedly bribed by wind power company
Tokyo prosecutors question chief of Japan Wind Development
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military tightens grip on power but vexed by public backlash
Government again delays general election by extending state of emergency
Opinion
Pakistan elite must make way for country's youth
Political parties and economy have to be opened up to new generation
Interview
Michael Sandel says public input key to AI development
'Technologies escape our control, if we let them,' warns prominent philosopher
Opinion
Asian innovators are finding ways to keep elderly connected
'Social infrastructure' provides opportunities for more interaction and community
Economy
China eases residential registration rules to boost growth
Cities hope that making it easier for migrants to settle will spur consumption
International relations
Blackpink takes Vietnam by storm, riding Korean economic wave
Superstars' concert is just one way South Korean influence has engulfed country
Society
Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years on drug offense
Saridewi Djamani convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin
Opinion
Indigenous Australians must finally get a say over their fate
'No' vote in Voice referendum would preserve British settler origin myth
Companies
Japan transport ministry probes Bigmotor car dealerships
Authorities suspect company of making fraudulent insurance claims
Opinion
Aid programs for Nepal aren't working anymore
Donors should go back to effective approach of partnering with community groups