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Korean dessert brand accused of copying Japan’s Tokyo Banana

Tokyo Banana is a banana-shaped sponge cake product made by Grapestone, a Japanese confectionery company.

Search ended at mall wrecked by Japan quake blast

A total of 12 people were pulled from the site, including seven who were confirmed dead, according to the disaster management office of the Kumamoto region.

Japan’s rescuers battle ‘intense heat’ after massive earthquake

Kumamoto City is facing a “double disaster”, as rescuers work in 38 deg C heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for heatstroke.

Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

Tomoko Takaoka, 31, who evacuated from Uki with her pet dogs Ku and Sheri, at the Kyushu Animal Academy in a shelter for evacuees with pets in Kumamoto, Japan, on July 31.

China denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang

US President Donald Trump has ordered a ban on ‌imports from 43 more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses.

North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war

NATO has said it is strengthening deterrence and defence following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Singapore school operator drops Sapporo plans as immigration backlash raises child safety concerns

The Global Indian Education, part of Singapore-based Global Schools Group, has withdrawn its plans to build an international school on the site of the defunct Tokiwa Elementary School in Sapporo.

Taiwan hails late Hong Kong bookseller for ‘resistance’ against China

Mourners leave messages on a wall during the funeral of Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee in Taipei on July 31.

Hong Kong sees wettest July since 1997 with more rain coming

Beyond heavy rain linked to Typhoon Noul, downpours in Hong Kong had been steady in July.

US lawmaker urges Taiwan to pass drone Bill, warning ‘time is short’

Republican lawmaker Young Kim urged Taiwan to approve a drone spending proposal, warning that “time is short”.

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