Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan
The storm was expected to approach the central and eastern regions, which includes Tokyo, around the weekend, the weather agency said.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing
Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
Narendra Modi will for the first time head a government dependent on the support of regional allies whose loyalties have wavered over time.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens
The United Nations' immigration office said during the weekend that at least 15,000 people had been displaced due to violence.
Wed Mar 06 2024
North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island
The scare came after N. Korea fired off more than 200 shells a few miles from the island, and still more over the weekend.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways
The cold wave moving through the country from north to south is expected to drag temperatures lower into the weekend.
Fri Dec 15 2023
'Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce' tops box office
Beyonce Knowles' concert film marked the first time a movie crossed the $20 million mark over the weekend.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion
"Tatami", a tense thriller centred on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend.
Mon Sep 04 2023
'Barbenheimer' frenzy gives sluggish summer box office a major boost
The much-hyped "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" box office battle over the weekend proved to be a win for movie theaters.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Repatriation flights head for Greece as wildfires force tourists to flee
Fires burning on Rhodes forced the evacuation of 19,000 people over the weekend as an inferno reached coastal resorts on the island.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Beijing temperature soars above 40 Celsius, shatters June record
The heatwaves that had seared northern China a week earlier expected to persist through the weekend.
Thu Jun 22 2023
'Mind the gap,' King Charles to remind train travellers during coronation weekend
Passengers travelling on British trains during the weekend of the coronation will hear a special message recorded by the monarch himself.
Fri May 05 2023
Chinese tourists flock to gambling hub Macau for Labour Day holiday
More than 200,000 visitors arrived in the former Portuguese city over the weekend, up from 60,000 a day recorded in previous days.
Mon May 01 2023
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns of turning Pacific into 'firing range'
Kim Yo Jong warns against increased presence of US strategic assets following the joint air drills with its Asian allies over the weekend.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Six dead, 19 missing as floods batter Philippines
At least six people were killed and thousands fled to safety after heavy rains and subsequent flooding hit the Philippines over the weekend.
Mon Dec 26 2022