Japan Turns to Foreign Drivers as Trucking Industry Faces Labor Crisis
February 12, 2026
Companies recruit workers from Vietnam and Indonesia to ease shortages caused by aging population and new overtime limits
Companies recruit workers from Vietnam and Indonesia to ease shortages caused by aging population and new overtime limits
Human rights defender faces harsh new sentence as Tehran intensifies crackdown on critics.
South Korean superstars set new attendance benchmarks as ARMY frenzy hits Europe during the ARIRANG World Tour.
Jimmy Lai’s defiance of Beijing through media and protests ended with harsh imprisonment under Hong Kong’s security law.
Japanese markets rally after Takaichi’s landslide election win, boosting investor confidence in pro-business economic reforms.
Japanese voters defy rare snow to back Takaichi in snap election amid economic, political, and global tensions.
Suicide bombing at an Islamabad Shi’ite mosque during prayers highlighted serious and ongoing security challenges.
Gaza remains trapped in an unstable ceasefire, exposing governance failures and persistent humanitarian and security crises.
Ben Harburg owns Al‑Kholood in the Saudi Pro League, driving football development, youth growth, and international club investment.
Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah crossing, easing movement under strict controls amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.
