SEOUL -- South Korea will build two new large-scale nuclear reactors by 2038 as planned, the country's climate minister said Monday.
Kim Sung-whan, minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, told a press briefing that the government will proceed with the construction of new nuclear power plants under the 11th basic plan for electricity supply and demand as scheduled. (South Korea-Nuclear reactor)
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TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that she would step down immediately if the ruling bloc fails to secure a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Speaking at a party leaders' debate held on Monday, Takaichi, who also serves as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said that an electoral defeat would leave her unable to continue as prime minister or push ahead with her policy agenda. (Japan-Takaichi-Election)
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MANILA -- At least 18 bodies were recovered and 24 people remained missing after an inter-island ferry sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said.
The Philippine Coast Guard said at least 317 passengers and crew were rescued following the sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 before 2 a.m. local time off Baluk-Baluk Island in the municipality of Hadji Muhtamad, along the Sulu Sea. (Philippines-Boat Sinking-Death)
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BANGKOK -- Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to prevent the virus from entering the country.
In a statement released on Sunday, the authority said the screening measures will be adjusted dynamically based on the evolving situation. (Thailand-Virus) Enditem
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