Japan is facing a fresh urban wildlife alert after Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo, suspended all 94 of its municipal primary and middle schools following an unprecedented black bear…

What began as a routine hiking trip in Malaysia turned into a remarkable survival story after a 49-year-old woman was found alive nearly two weeks after disappearing in a remote…

By Chetan Starbucks Korea is facing one of the most significant public relations crises in its history after a marketing campaign for a new tumbler collection sparked outrage across South…

Australian authorities have uncovered a sprawling illegal insect-breeding operation after seizing more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches from a commercial property in Bathurst, west of Sydney. The insects, valued at an…

By Chetan Sharma A planned transfer of up to 70 greyhounds from New Zealand to Queensland has sparked fresh debate over the future of racing dogs as one country prepares…

The King’s Birthday Honours 2026 Full List has put a spotlight on 178 New Zealanders whose work has shaped public life, sport, education, health, culture and community service across Aotearoa.…