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Starlink Nepal Faces Ownership Standoff as SpaceX Offers Satellite Internet to Himalayan Regions SpaceX’s Starlink Nepal plan promises satellite internet across the Himalayas but conflicts with Kathmandu’s foreign ownership rule, …

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Fusaho Izumi Register New Regional Party to Field Candidates in 2027 Local Elections Hiroyuki Nishimura leads a new regional party effort with Senator Fusaho Izumi aimed at …

Furnished apartments in Tokyo gain traction as tourists extend stays; Weave Living offers month‑long, move‑in ready rentals Furnished apartments in Tokyo: Weave Living offers one-month rentals with no key money, …

Maglev train project moves forward after local approval, but completion date remains uncertain Local governments press for clear completion timeline as maglev train plan advances following a key approval, amid …

Narita Airport new runway: Chiba and nine municipalities agree to support NAA’s compulsory land acquisition application Chiba and nine municipalities agreed on July 10 that Narita Airport new runway land …

Kathmandu cocktail culture sparks a revival as bartenders and distillers embrace traditional spirits and local ingredients Kathmandu cocktail culture is undergoing a renaissance as bartenders and small distillers revive traditional …

South Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …

South Korea local elections deliver strong showing for ruling party, exit polls suggest Exit polls from June 3, 2026 show the ruling Democratic Party outperforming expectations in South Korea local …

Koreeda Revisits Minamata Disease at 70, Warning of Industrial Collusion’s Enduring Legacy Koreeda reflects on 70 years since Minamata disease confirmation, examining industrial collusion, local suffering and the role of …