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A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread damage and dozens of injuries, though officials found no major public infrastructure damage. The quake prompted a temporary tsunami advisory, the suspension of train services, and airport closures, evoking memories of the devastating 2016 Kumamoto earthquake that killed more…
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When Wham! Went To China To Conquer America: Unearthed Rushes In BBC Feature Doc Give New Perspectives On A Pop History Moment
A newly restored BBC feature documentary, “Wham! 10 Days in China,” revisits the pop duo’s historic 1985 trip to Beijing and Guangzhou, when George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley became the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. The venture was originally intended as a publicity springboard to help Wham! break into the American…
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu, Displaces 150,000
The article reports that a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region, displacing around 150,000 people. Such an event would be significant because it could cause widespread damage, disrupt essential services and require a major emergency response. No article text or source link was provided, so the available details are limited to the headline. The…
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Pragmata Starts Strong, But Resident Evil Series Is The Star Of Capcom’s Latest Financial Report
Capcom’s latest financial report for the first quarter of FY2026 shows the Resident Evil series has become the best-selling Japanese third-party game series of all time, overtaking Final Fantasy. The milestone comes as the company also reported strong overall growth, driven largely by robust game sales across its portfolio, including a solid debut for new…
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Cutting AIDS relief hands South Africa to Russia, China
The article text was not accessible, so its arguments and factual claims cannot be summarised reliably. The title suggests an opinion piece arguing that reductions in AIDS relief could increase Russian and Chinese influence in South Africa. No supporting details, figures or context were available beyond the title and access-denied message. A neutral summary would…
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Chinese company reportedly building its own DUV chipmaking machines, and that’s a really big deal
A Chinese company is reportedly developing domestic deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines for chip production. If successful, this could reduce China’s reliance on foreign suppliers and lessen the impact of export controls that restrict access to advanced semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. DUV systems are central to producing many modern chips, although they are generally less capable than…
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People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck south-west Japan’s Kyushu island, leaving several people trapped inside a shopping centre and injuring a number of others. The quake prompted more than 150,000 people to be told to move to evacuation shelters, and a brief tsunami warning was issued before being lifted within the hour. Japan experiences frequent seismic…
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20 Best Korean Comedy Movies, Ranked
– Collider has published a ranked list of the 20 best South Korean comedy films, arguing the country’s cinema is known for dark, violent thrillers but has also produced consistently strong comedies spanning satire, rom-com and heartfelt comedy-drama that translate well for international audiences. – Ranked at 20th is “The Dude in Me” (2019), a…
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Immersive Cinematic Art Platform Xinemarte Makes Malaysia Debut at MIFFest With ‘The Room Remembers’
Xinemarte, an immersive cinematic art platform developed by Los Angeles-based creative technology firm SQNXR, has made its Malaysian debut as a special programme at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) in Kuala Lumpur. The launch marks the second stop in the platform’s Asian expansion after a soft opening in Taipei, and reflects a broader…
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Magnitude 7.1 quake in Japan leaves several injured
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck south-west Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, injuring several people and damaging buildings, with a brief tsunami advisory issued before being lifted within the hour. The quake, which had a shallow epicentre of just 10km, prompted more than 150,000 people to be told to move to evacuation shelters, and the meteorological…