Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church? | TheStarsHub

Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church? | CNN

Tokyo, Japan TheStarsHub  —  Japan’s government on Friday asked a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Church branch in Japan following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022. The government’s move comes after a months-long probe into the church, formally known in Japan as the Family Federation for … Read more

China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea | TheStarsHub

China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the latest in a string of maritime confrontations between the two countries that have heightened regional tensions. In a statement, Philippine authorities said a Chinese Coast Guard ship carried out … Read more

Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport | TheStarsHub

Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by TheStarsHub, in what he has called an “honest mistake.” Washington state senator Jeff Wilson was arrested on Saturday at Hong Kong International Airport and charged with possession of … Read more

Why teachers in South Korea are scared of their pupils – and their parents | TheStarsHub

Why teachers in South Korea are scared of their pupils – and their parents | CNN

Editor’s Note: Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. Seoul, South Korea TheStarsHub  —  When fighting broke out in Kang Hyeon-joo’s elementary … Read more

Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Here’s a look at the life of Japan’s former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Birth date: December 6, 1948 Birth place: Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan Father: Wasaburo Suga, strawberry farmer Mother: Tatsu Suga, schoolteacher Marriage: Mariko Suga Children: 3 sons Education: Hosei University, B.A. in Law, 1973 Suga is the longest-serving chief cabinet secretary … Read more

Hu Jintao Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Hu Jintao Fast Facts | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Here is a look at the life of Hu Jintao, former president of the People’s Republic of China. Birth date: December 21, 1942 Birth place: Jixi, Anhui Province, China Birth name: Hu Jintao Father: Hu Jingzhi, a merchant Mother: Li Wenrui Marriage: Liu Yongqing Children: Hu Haifeng; Hu Haiqing Education: Tsinghua University, 1964 … Read more

Emperor Emeritus Akihito Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Emperor Emeritus Akihito Fast Facts | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan. Birth date: December 23, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Tsugunomiya Akihito Father: Emperor Hirohito Mother: Empress Nagako Kuni Marriage: Michiko Shoda (April 10, 1959-present) Children: Nori no miya Sayako Naishinnô, Princess Sayako (aka Princess Nori); Akishino no miya Fumihito … Read more

Hamid Karzai Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Hamid Karzai Fast Facts | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Here is a look at the life of Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan. Birth date: December 24, 1957 Birth place: Kandahar, Afghanistan Father: Abdul Ahad Karzai, politician Mother: Mother’s name unavailable publicly Marriage: Zinat Quraishi Karzai (1999-present) Children: daughter’s name unavailable publicly, 2016; Howsi, 2014; Malalai, 2012; Mirwais, 2007 Education: Himachal … Read more

Mahathir Mohamad Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Mahathir Mohamad Fast Facts | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Here is a look at Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia. Birth date: July 10, 1925 (officially recorded as December 20, 1925) Birth place: Alor Setar, Kedah Father: Mohamad Iskandar, an Indian Muslim and a teacher in Northern Malaysia Marriage: Siti Hasmah Ali (1956) Children: Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz, Maizura and … Read more

In world’s most expensive property market, homes for the dead can cost more than for the living | TheStarsHub

In world's most expensive property market, homes for the dead can cost more than for the living | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  Starting at $53,000 for a space not much larger than a shoebox, it is a pricey place to stay, even in a city famed for the world’s most expensive property market. But then the ornate white marble interiors of the 12 story Shan Sum tower in Hong Kong are not aimed … Read more