Deadly Nipah Virus Hits Asia: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
January 27, 2026
Nipah virus spreads from bats and pigs to humans through contact or contaminated food
Nipah virus spreads from bats and pigs to humans through contact or contaminated food
The Japanese yen surged against the US dollar amid intervention fears, following BOJ comments on rates, highlighting market volatility and investor caution over currency stability.
Japan plans stricter permanent residency and citizenship rules, introducing mandatory Japanese-language proficiency to promote social integration while managing a growing foreign population.
Renewed clashes near Kobani and Hasakah strain Syria’s fragile ceasefire, displacing thousands and prompting urgent calls for civilian protection.
China met its 2025 growth target as strong exports lifted the economy, helping offset weak domestic demand, slowing investment, and ongoing challenges in the property sector.
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President Kagame received Japan’s new Ambassador, H.E. Nakajo Kazuya, pledging deeper cooperation to advance Rwanda’s economic and social transformation across key development sectors.
Chinese scientists have, for the first time, observed the Migdal effect, a nearly 90-year-old quantum prediction, offering a new way to detect elusive dark matter.
South Korea’s Parliament Speaker Woo Won-shik will visit Singapore to strengthen bilateral ties, deepen parliamentary cooperation and build on the two countries’ strategic partnership.
“Japanese Walking,” an interval walking routine from Japan, is going viral worldwide, boosting health, endurance, and memory for all ages.
