Seven dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
Taipei – At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in... Read more
3 Apr, 2024
Five missing after S. Korean tanker capsizes off Japan
Tokyo – Five people were unaccounted for Wednesday after a South Korea-flagged chemicals tanker with 11 people on board capsized... Read more
20 Mar, 2024
‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68
Tokyo – The creator of Japan’s hugely popular and influential “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has... Read more
8 Mar, 2024
Toyota to invest $2.2 bn in Brazil hybrid production
Tokyo – Japanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday that it plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2 billion) in... Read more
6 Mar, 2024
Japan mayor quits over 99 sexual harassment allegations
Tokyo – The resignation of a Japanese mayor facing 99 allegations of sexual harassment sparked anger on social media... Read more
1 Mar, 2024
Zuckerberg discusses AI risks with Japan PM during Asia tour
Tokyo — Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to Japan, discussing the risks... Read more
28 Feb, 2024
‘No warning’: the death penalty in Japan
Tokyo – The death penalty has strong public support in Japan but is also heavily criticised for the secretive... Read more
25 Jan, 2024
Japanese man sentenced to death in anime arson trial
Kyoto – A Japanese man found guilty of carrying out an arson attack that killed 36 people at an... Read more
25 Jan, 2024
Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78
Nanao – More than 50 people were reported missing Thursday as Japanese rescuers battled to reach hundreds still cut... Read more
4 Jan, 2024
Japan Airlines pilots ‘unaware of fire’ at first
Tokyo – Pilots on a Japan Airlines plane engulfed in flames just after all 379 passengers and crew escaped... Read more
4 Jan, 2024
