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Archaeologists working off the coast of Takashima Island in Japan have uncovered a 745-year-old shipwreck believed to be part of a massive Mongol invasion fleet that met a dramatic end in the 13th century. [1]

Jin Sato, who served as mayor of the town of Minamisanriku, in Miyagi Prefecture, for 20 years, has been traveling across Japan to deliver lectures since stepping down in November, hoping to share lessons on disaster preparedness and mitigation. [2]

BEIJING – China has quietly added two more powerful warships to its navy, bringing its fleet of Type 055 “super destroyers” to 10. [3]

China’s Nanjing Museum artwork scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption Museum admits to ‘systemic problems’, pledges reform after ‘severe’ damage caused to image of cultural and museum industry ![Investigators looking into practices... [4]

BEIJING/HANOI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Beijing on Wednesday, where he lauded the visit as a demonstration of unbreakable friendship and mutual trust. [5]

A series of articles, interviews and biographies of the amazing people who live in Chiang Mai. By Citylife | Thu 12 Mar 2020 Let us introduce you to the Chiang Mai locals. [6]

CHIANG MAI — Air quality in this northern border province has deteriorated sharply, with thick haze blanketing the city as forest fires surge across much of the upper North. [7]

A series of articles, guides, pictures and reviews on nature and parks in Chiang Mai. [8]

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[1] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 40% match

Archaeologists uncover over 700-year-old warship from failed Mongol invasion

Archaeologists working off the coast of Takashima Island in Japan have uncovered a 745-year-old shipwreck believed to be part of a massive Mongol invasion fleet that met a dramatic end in the 13th century.

[2] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-03-23 · 36% match

Jin Sato, former mayor of tsunami-hit Minamisanriku, shares lessons across Japan

Jin Sato, who served as mayor of the town of Minamisanriku, in Miyagi Prefecture, for 20 years, has been traveling across Japan to deliver lectures since stepping down in November, hoping to share lessons on disaster preparedness and mitigation.

[3] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-23 · 34% match

China Quietly Launches 2 New Type 055 “Super Destroyers”

BEIJING – China has quietly added two more powerful warships to its navy, bringing its fleet of Type 055 “super destroyers” to 10.

[4] MM www.scmp.com · 2026-02-10 · 33% match

China’s Nanjing Museum artwork scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption

China’s Nanjing Museum artwork scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption Museum admits to ‘systemic problems’, pledges reform after ‘severe’ damage caused to image of cultural and museum industry ![Investigators looking into practices

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-02-06 · 36% match

'A friend in need is a friend indeed,' Xi tells visiting Hun Sen

BEIJING/HANOI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Beijing on Wednesday, where he lauded the visit as a demonstration of unbreakable friendship and mutual trust.

[6] TH chiangmaicitylife.com · 2020-03-12 · 36% match

Meet the Locals

A series of articles, interviews and biographies of the amazing people who live in Chiang Mai. By Citylife | Thu 12 Mar 2020 Let us introduce you to the Chiang Mai locals.

[7] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 35% match

Forest fires feed haze blanketing Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI — Air quality in this northern border province has deteriorated sharply, with thick haze blanketing the city as forest fires surge across much of the upper North.

[8] TH chiangmaicitylife.com · 2020-03-12 · 34% match

Nature & Parks

A series of articles, guides, pictures and reviews on nature and parks in Chiang Mai.

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-04-12 · 33% match

The Splash Begins! Songkran at Chiang Mai’s Old City starts with a bang

The festivities have kicked off in Chiang Mai’s Old City, with both locals and tourists enthusiastically engaging in water play, amidst the scorching heat and lingering haze of PM2.5 particles.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-03-17 · 32% match

Chiang Mai continues air pollution battle amid wildfires and cross-border haze

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has addressed the ongoing air pollution crisis in Chiang Mai province, stating that although the city continues to rank globally for PM2.5 levels, there has been a significant reduction by a third in comparison to prev

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