Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32, mostly women and children
Israel last month ended its ceasefire with Hamas and has seized territory to pressure the militant group to accept a new deal for a truce and release of remaining hostages. It has…
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Japanese sumo spring provincial tour visits quake-hit city; residents enjoy matches
Many local sumo fans watched rikishi sumo wrestlers practice and enjoyed their matches, including those from the prefecture like ozeki Onosato.
U.S. tariffs to deal serious blow to Asia’s emerging economies
The governments of these countries plan to ask the U.S. administration to reduce the tariffs, but it remains unknown how the U.S. will respond. Under such circumstances, companies…
Japan PM Ishiba to directly appeal to US President Trump about Japan’s economic contributions to resolve tariff issue
The government is making elaborate preparations to ensure that the appeal will resonate with Trump in a meeting over the phone, which is seen as harder to secure a sufficient…
Switch 2 June 5 launch date announced; functions, games showcased during Nintendo event
Among its new features are a chat button, which allows communication between players without the use of additional devices, and Joy-Con 2 controllers that can be used like…
Argument over online game led to fatal stabbing of 16-year-old girl in Japan
The victim, Waka Kato, was a high school student from Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward and died of haemorrhagic shock, according to sources. Her body had multiple stab wounds and cuts,…
US tariffs extremely disappointing, says Japan PM Ishiba; expresses willingness to work with President Trump
PM Ishiba says he "will not hesitate one bit" to work with President Trump "at a suitable time and proper manner, if it seems appropriate.”
400 colourful koinobori streamers adorn Tokyo shopping arcade
Carp streamers are traditional ornaments for Children’s Day, celebrated on May 5. Among the carp adorning the 224-meter arcade are 39 streamers handmade by schoolchildren and…
China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year
The Eastern Theater Command said the drills focused on tasks such as verification and identification, warning and expulsion, interception, and detention to verify the troops’…
Japan PM Ishiba once again apologises over gift voucher fallout
The Prime Minister, who is under fire for handing out gift vouchers worth ¥100,000 to 15 newly elected Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers, admitted that he “lost sight of…