We're seeing the first tremors of a similar earthquake now in Asia. More than 80% of the oil and gas that passes through the Strait of Hormuz heads east.

Witnesses from ⁠the Jewish community told the public inquiry into December's mass shooting that they felt unsafe amid rising hostility since the start of the war in Gaza.

Japan is full of contradictions on AI. People here are the least fearful in the world of the technology, perhaps because a shrinking population and labor shortages.

The trend among urban progressives could cost British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dearly.

The departure poses a formidable test for ​the first royal Saudi oil minister whose style has shifted from diplomacy to increasingly unilateral decision-making.

The welfare ministry expects the digitalization will partially begin in fiscal 2028 to allow households in financial distress to apply quickly via smartphones instead of in person.

The Canadiens set a Stanley Cup playoff record for fewest shots on goal in a win.

The Almaraz plant, which contributes around 7% of Spain's electricity production, is slated to close in 2028.

In the men's final, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner ⁠became the first man to win five successive Masters 1000 titles.

The two nations' militaries hold frequent joint exercises and are now looking to share technology — including Australia's decision to purchase Japanese naval vessels.

The youngest driver ever to lead the standings, Antonelli made more history as the first to take his first three career F1 wins in successive races.

The Himalayan nation imported more than 13,500 EVs between mid-2024 and mid-2025 — double that of gas vehicles and a sharp rise from just seven a decade ago, data shows.

The planned construction of a mosque in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, had been quietly proceeding for years — until a YouTuber decided to run for office.

The sanctions and Beijing's response come just weeks before an expected and long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping.

Under the deal, Israel would buy a fourth ​F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second squadron of F-15IA fighter jets from ​Boeing.

The Japan Institute for Health Security continues to monitor COVID-19 cases at about 3,000 medical institutions nationwide.

Guardiola has accepted the situation as an inevitable consequence of being successful in English soccer.

While megasolar projects are facing headwinds at the government level, some see renewed potential for solar sharing and smaller-scale, off-grid systems.

Convenient, full of flavor and popular among residents and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures.

In a volatile multipolar world, countries must drive their own development by balancing global engagement with strong domestic capacity, as shown by Asia's growth strategies.

The crisis of democracy feeds the climate crisis.

The U.S. president had accused European countries of ignoring his requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel went to war with Iran.

The whipsaw trading came after Japan likely spent around ¥5.4 trillion ($34.5 billion) last week to support the yen.

The Meteorological Agency is urging residents, particularly along the Tohoku region's Pacific side, to remain on alert for violent winds from Monday evening through the late night.

May Day came and went last Friday in the City of Lights, prompting reflections on its meaning in France compared with Japan.

The conflict has stemmed the influx of pilgrims from Iran, Lebanon, the Gulf states, India, Afghanistan and elsewhere.

The move is retroactive ​to April 30 because Kikuchi ‌suffered inflammation ‌in his left shoulder during his ​start on April 29 at the Chicago White Sox.

The technology has the potential to free staff from time-consuming, repetitive lab work and reduce human error.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has cautiously deepened engagement with the European Union and the United States, seeking economic support and political backing.

Some 8 million children in Sudan are currently out of school, according to UNICEF.

Long the dominant force in the region, Russia now faces growing competition from the U.S., as well as from Turkey, the European Union and China.

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly infection that typically spreads to humans through contact with infected rodents, with person-to-person transmission uncommon.

Thomas has ⁠supported religious liberty, the death penalty and broad presidential powers, and has opposed gay marriage, affirmative action and campaign-finance reform.

The pope ​urged the faithful to ⁠remember journalists and reporters who have lost their lives pursuing the truth, particularly ⁠in areas afflicted ​by conflicts.

Ohtani is the only player who qualifies as a two-way player under MLB's rules.

Without explicitly mentioning Article 9, Takaichi said the charter — unchanged since 1947 — must be updated to reflect today's international environment and security realities.

The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia's ear east, which is exempt from Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Experts said the exit does not signal a flight of Saudi money from sports, even after the Middle East war that sparked Iranian attacks around the Gulf.

The total investment will reach $36 billion, with the planned loans to be the first tranche of investment in three U.S.-based projects.

The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park was jointly established by the central government and the prefecture in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.

The task now is to build the architecture that channels Africa's savings into productive investments.

The war in the Middle East has driven up procurement costs, the company said, putting pressure on packed natto production.

With more schools opting not to keep classroom pets, vets are reducing the burden on schools by lending out guinea pigs for short-term stays.

The U.S. president said he would cut thousands of troops stationed in Germany after accusing European countries of ignoring requests for help in the war with Iran.

A total of 478 bankruptcies were recorded in fiscal 2025, the highest level since 1988.

Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by double digits in the first and second quarters, will play the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the East semifinals.

Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based ⁠cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus.

Faced with school closures and declining births, the city of Osaki is struggling to find a way forward.

From subtropical islands to northern coasts, a quest for rare sightings becomes a meditation on memory, effort and environmental change.

New manager Roberto de ⁠Zerbi has now taken seven points from his first four games in charge.

The Peace Prize laureate was placed in a cardiac care unit after being brought to the hospital from prison.

Criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders has clearly aggravated U.S. President Donald Trump.

The U.S. president provided few details about the plan, and it was not immediately clear which countries the operation would aid or how the operation would work.

At the annual meeting of Berkshire shareholders, Abel praised Tokio Marine, which announced an investment from Berkshire and a strategic partnership with its insurance unit.

The arrests came a month after 152 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, were detained for allegedly running a cyberscam operation in the island's northwest.

For all the awe over artificial intelligence, one word rarely finds its way into coffee table conversations about the transformative technology: sustainability.

The move comes as the government feels the need to expand markets and diversify supply chains in response to U.S. tariff policies and China's restrictions on rare earth exports.

"As finance minister, at this stage I'm not in a position to comment," Katayama told reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

The top Japanese diplomat called on Iran to show "maximum flexibility," according to Japan's Foreign Ministry.

The governor of Okinawa disagreed, while 24 others, including leaders from Nagano, Hyogo, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, gave noncommittal answers.