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Japan's ruling parties agreed Friday (December 19) to seek to reduce the country's medical costs by 188 billion yen per year by revising the eligibility of certain drugs for insurance coverage.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (December 18) that could significantly shift federal marijuana regulations, loosening restrictions that have been in place for decades.

President Lee Jae Myung’s suggestion that South Korea expand public health insurance coverage for hair loss treatment has sparked a backlash, with critics questioning whether the insurance service's strained funds should be used for conditions that are not life-threatening.

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has reached a significant agreement to sell more than 80% of its US assets to a group of investors, including American firms, in order to avert a potential ban in the United States.

Japanese government and ruling parties decided Thursday (December 18) to implement a planned income tax hike in January 2027, as part of efforts to secure funding for increased defence spending.

The number of people leaving Japan for overseas travel during the year-end and New Year holidays is projected to reach 1 million, up 31.5 per cent from a year earlier, according to a survey by JTB Corp on Thursday (December 18).

China's special envoy for Asian affairs will visit Cambodia and Thailand again today to mediate the ongoing clashes at the Thai-Cambodian border.

Finland's prime minister issued an apology to Asian nations on Wednesday (December 17) as he sought to address the growing controversy surrounding offensive images shared by far-right members of the country's parliament.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, aborted the launch of an H3 rocket on Wednesday (December 17) after detecting a ground equipment anomaly.

Qatar National Day, celebrated on 18 December, marks the unification of Qatar in 1878. Enjoy fireworks, parades, and heritage events across Doha to honour the nation’s history and culture.

Local governments and fishery operators in Japan on Wednesday (December 17) have sprung into action after lush "moba" seaweed and seagrass beds throughout the country have turned barren due to rising sea temperatures and overgrazing by fish and shellfish.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Wednesday (December 17) to hold talks with China to improve deteriorating bilateral relations.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (December 16) expanded a travel ban, imposing new entry restrictions on citizens from seven countries, including Syria, citing national security concerns.