In this news article, we present how Japan and China take different stances on the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict. Moreover, we show worries of Thai people on opaque work of the Election Commission in the upcoming general election.

With more than a century of history and performances staged all over the world, the Takarazuka theater continues to be very popular in Japan. The theatrical performance of this all-women troupe allows visitors to enter a fantastical space. The way gender is performed contributes to the immerging of the audience in this space and enables them to identify with the characters portrayed by the actresses.

While South Korea is stepping towards LGBTQ+ rights, the WHO is concerned about the potential interhuman transmission of avian flu according to Cambodian cases. Japan's PM reasserts support to Ukraine with $5.5B in aid. Meanwhile in Hong Kong, the dismemberment of model Abby Choi reflects economic issues in this giant skyscraper city.

“Blackpink in your area”, seven years since Jennie announced the girls’ arrival in the K-Pop industry, South Korean girl group Blackpink is reaching the end of their initial contract with YG Entertainment. Since their debut in 2016, the quartet has achieved tremendous worldwide success, with many media outlets dubbing titles such as “the biggest pop band in the world”, or “the biggest K-pop girl band in the world”. But with their contract termination date coming up soon, the future of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa has become a popular subject of speculation.