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Her alto timbre, which led to teasing as a child, and radiant laughter shaped how millions experienced the blue cartoon robot in the quintessential children’s anime of the same name.…

In 2018, Hong Kong received a record 65 million tourists. In 2023, it welcomed a little more than half that. Airline ticket giveaways, elaborate drone and pyrotechnic shows, and invitations…

Documentary Lens The film captures the arduous work of South Korean haenyeo, who harvest seafood without diving gear, and whose traditions may be ending. The Last of the Sea WomenDirected…

Taiwan’s government said that they had been accused of a breach of trust, but that their employer, Foxconn, had denied the company suffered any losses. 阅读简体中文版閱讀繁體中文版 Chinese authorities have detained…

While Han Kang’s victory was celebrated as a crowning cultural achievement for her country, her work also represents a form of rebellion against its culture. The awarding of the Nobel…

Plus, Han Kang receives the Nobel Prize in Literature. Florida hurricane killed at least 7 Search-and-rescue efforts were underway in Florida yesterday after Hurricane Milton spawned powerful tornadoes and low-lying…

Tripped Up What were Japan Airlines’ obligations when a first-class passenger asked to be rebooked onto a competitor’s flight? Dear Tripped Up, For a trip in June 2023, I booked…

Nima Rinji Sherpa’s achievement highlights the role of Sherpas in an activity where they shoulder much of the risk but receive little glory. Last fall, Nima Rinji Sherpa, then 17,…

News Analysis Tapping into a fast-growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been offering financial help to India’s neighbors as he tries to counter China’s influence. As political turmoil churns…

Plus, literature’s greatest prize. Hurricane Milton’s edge reached the Florida coast The center of Hurricane Milton, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf of Mexico, is expected…