Survivors dig by hand after Afghanistan quake killing 1,000
The quake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in two decades, and officials said the toll could rise. An estimated 1,500 others were reported injured, the state-run news agency said.
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Japanese scientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
The skin can be regenerated if damaged. It is likely to lead to the development of robots whose skin has a similar texture to that of humans.
MSDF training vessel docks in London, marks 120th anniversary of Japan-UK alliance
It was the first time in six years for a Maritime Self-Defense Force training vessel to call at London. This latest visit echoes a stopover in Japan by the Royal Navy’s Carrier…
Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in brothels
Many sex workers in Kamathipura — Mumbai’s red-light district — and across India say “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, starring celebrated actress Alia Bhatt shows rare…
Sports car sales accelerating in Japan
Observers say the uptick is especially notable among people who enjoy spending money on their hobbies and are looking for ways to avoid crowds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan’s video game giants profit from back catalogs
A major reason for older titles’ continuous good sales is the shift from brick-and-mortar retail to downloading.
Kishida mulls summit with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand on sidelines of NATO talks
The Asia-Pacific leaders are expected to express their unity in opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas, with Beijing in mind.
Russia’s war in Ukraine could last years, NATO’s Stoltenberg says
Adding that the supply of weaponry to Ukrainian troops would increase the chance of liberating Donbas, the Secretary General said, “we must not let up in supporting Ukraine”.
Evacuated Fukushima villagers return home, but not without worries
11 years from when the Noyuki community were asked to relocate, many residents have already rebuilt their lives and settled down in areas where they had been evacuated.
US mediation aids trilateral ties with Japan, South Korea
Amid North Korea’s continued pursuit of improved missile capabilities, the defense authorities of Japan and South Korea have finally embarked on improving their relations,…