Japan
WWIII could start over Philippines dispute in South China Sea, China ‘not respecting’ treaties, expert says
Beijing warned that World War III could break out in the South China Sea as it increasingly shifts its attention...
Japan’s economy must shift away from ‘crisis-mode’ to demand-driven growth, government panel says
Japan must shift its policy focus away from crisis-mode stimulus towards achieving private sector-driven economic growth, a government panel said...
Taiwan safeguards against rising China threat with commissioning of 2 new navy corvettes
Taiwan has commissioned two new navy ships as a safeguard against the rising threat from China, which has been ratcheting...
Five Big Questions About MLB’s Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani and His Interpreter
Getty Images/Ringer illustration The newest Dodgers star and his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, are at the center of an investigation...
Decima Fund Secures 4.5 Billion Yen to Bolster Web3 Ventures in Japan
Decima Fund, a specialized Web3 venture fund, announces the successful closure of approximately 4.5 billion Yen in capital to support...
Iran, Russia and Taliban among guests at nominal US ally Qatar’s weapons expo
Iran turned up at a Qatari weapons exposition this week, providing a high-profile platform for Tehran to tout its military...
Akira Toriyama Rode the Cloud Into Imaginations Everywhere
JIJI/Ringer illustration The legendary manga artist and creator of ‘Dragon Ball’ was, without a doubt, one of the most influential...
Akira Toriyama, creator of ‘Dragon Ball’ series, dies at 68
Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his...
Sri Lanka seeks to pause loan payments until 2028 as debt-ridden country grapples with bankruptcy
Sri Lanka's president said Wednesday that he is seeking a loan repayment moratorium until 2028 as the debt-ridden country tries...
Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm
A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is...
Brazilian foreign minister calls for UN reform at G20 kickoff
Brazil’s foreign minister called for reforms of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions Wednesday while criticizing their inability to...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are aiding Russian advances
Delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies to Ukraine are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Japan Moves to Boost VC Investments in Web3 Companies Through Cryptocurrency Acquisition Bill
Japan's government plans to amend LPS laws to allow cryptocurrencies acquisition and holding, aiming to simplify investment processes and support...
Iran declares Antarctica its property in direct challenge to Biden, global treaty
JERUSALEM — Iran’s Navy commander announced in a televised broadcast last fall that the regime owns Antarctica and will build...
