Overseas student cap raised at Japan universities to attract talent
KYODO — Japan's education ministry will allow three universities to accept international students above their enrolment caps under its new exemption system to attract global talent amid intensifying global competition.

YouTube outage affects 340,000 users, other sites disrupted
YouTube was down for nearly 340,000 users, internet monitor Downdetector said, while the streaming site reported an issue with its recommendations system.

Google launches new feature to purge explicit images and personal data
Google has unveiled a new feature allowing users to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images and sensitive personal information from search results more easily, as part of its latest privacy and safety push.

Radio Free Asia says it resumes broadcasts to China
WASHINGTON — Radio Free Asia (RFA) has resumed ‌broadcasts to people in China, its CEO said on Tuesday, after Trump administration cuts last year largely forced the US-funded outlet to cease operations.

Gunman at large, schools in Pathum Thani closed
PATHUM THANI: Police are on the hunt for a gunman who shot an emergency vehicle in Chon Buri earlier this week. He is believed to be in hiding in Lat Lum Kaeo district of the province north of Bangkok, and as a measure of precaution many schools in the area are closed on Wednesday, as he reportedly threatened to harm children.

Call for new stimulus for EV sales
Thailand's automotive industry is urging the government to introduce new, non-monetary measures to stimulate demand for electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs).

Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
SANTIAGO (CHILE) - Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher telling AFP Tuesday of an observed strain "capable of killing 100 percent" of infected fauna.

Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League
PARIS (FRANCE) - Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.

US towns resist Trump plans to jail immigrants in warehouses
ROXBURY (UNITED STATES) - Residents in a leafy, conservative New Jersey suburb have erupted in protest against plans to convert a vast warehouse into an immigration detention center as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign.

Price swings weigh on Thai silver exports
Trade policy uncertainties and silver price volatility are creating challenges for Thailand's silver jewellery industry, as buyers are reluctant to place new orders, according to the Thai Silver Exporters Association.