Study to analyze impact of bear sightings on elderly people
In Akita Prefecture, 67 people were attacked by bears, including four fatalities, in the year that ended in March.
Two women found stabbed to death in Osaka apartment
An autopsy determined both died of blood loss, having sustained multiple stab and slash wounds concentrated on the head,...
Government adopts support program for "Ice Age" generation
The term refers to people who had trouble finding jobs after graduating from school in the wake of the collapse of Japan...
Xi helps Trump on Iran war as China assists in ceasefire bid
China's decision to step in marks a departure from its long-held preference of staying on the sidelines.
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
Vatican officials and African Church leaders say the upcoming tour is a personal priority for the pope and a sign of the...
高市首相 石油「国家備蓄」約20日分を追加放出へ 来月上旬以降
中東情勢を受けた関係閣僚会議で、高市総理大臣は、原油の安定供給に万全を期すため5月上旬以降、国が持っている石油の「国家備蓄」のおよそ20日分を追加で放出する方針を明らかにしました。
Hungary’s election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is uniquely endorsed by both U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kremlin.
Asia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is projected to halt developing Asia's economic upswing.
Financial support program for community-focused startups draws growing interest
The continuation rate for supported projects is high, and the program has received positive reviews from communities for...
China’s Huatai is looking to start securities business in Japan
The Nanjing-based company set up Huatai Securities Japan Preparation in Tokyo last September.
As U.S. and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a ‘forever war’
Creating "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon reflects a strategic shift that puts Israel in a semipermanent state ...
Defending champion Rory McIlroy tied for lead after first round of Masters
Hideki Matsuyama is among a group of golfers tied for 17th.
Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations
While Iran agreed to reopen the strait during the two-week truce with the U.S., it has also spoken of a toll system to f...
Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns
Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters, one year after his playoff loss to Rory McIlroy. Might be better off t...
FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories
FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category...
Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk
Pakistan's role as a peace broker marks a stunning reversal in fortunes, and success in Saturday's dialogue would go a l...
Federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking Massachusetts' state voter r...
Watkins propels Villa towards Europa League semis; Forest holds Porto
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarterfinal, first leg on Thursday, w...
Putin, Zelenskyy agree to Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and...
Mount Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
There are always times when you might look at a photo of Japan and think, “Surely it can’t be that beautiful,” but this ...