World Typhoon knocks out power in southern Japan Tokyo — One person was reportedly killed and hundreds of thousands were without electricity in southern Japan on Wednesday... Read more 2 Aug, 2023
Technology Nintendo ends online sales of games in Russia Tokyo — Nintendo has said it will no longer sell games in Russia through its online store as the... Read more 1 Jun, 2023
World Zelensky to attend Japan G7 Summit in person, as new sanctions unveiled Hiroshima – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the G7 summit in Japan in person, officials familiar with his... Read more 19 May, 2023
World G7 leaders meet to pressure Russia, find China unity Tokyo – G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima this week looking to tighten the screws further on Russia over the... Read more 16 May, 2023
World Japan approves Alzheimer’s blood test kit Tokyo – Japan has approved a blood test kit to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, its manufacturer announced on Thursday, a... Read more 22 Dec, 2022
Sport Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain Doha – Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain... Read more 2 Dec, 2022
Sport Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven Doha – Japan produced a stunning comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday after the... Read more 24 Nov, 2022
World Japan minister resigns after criticism over death penalty remarks Tokyo – Japan’s justice minister stepped down on Friday after facing criticism for reportedly saying his “low-profile” position only... Read more 11 Nov, 2022
Sport Verstappen targets F1 domination after second world title Suzuka – Max Verstappen said he was capable of dominating Formula One for years to come after clinching his... Read more 10 Oct, 2022
World Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral Tokyo – Japanese and foreign dignitaries paid tribute to assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe at a controversial state... Read more 27 Sep, 2022