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U.S. to exhume and identify remains of 88 Pearl Harbor dead buried as unknowns The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and…

2 Japanese detained in Iran: Japan foreign minister Two Japanese nationals are being detained in Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday. Amid the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Motegi informed a Diet session that the…

Japanese film director given 8-year prison term for sexual assaults A Japanese film director was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for sexually assaulting two female actors. The Tokyo District Court ruled that Hideo Sakaki, 55,…

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinsons in world first Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinsons and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients…

Asia shares mixed following Wall Streets losses, as oil price edges lower Asia shares were mixed Friday following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the…

Australia to force porn sites to block under-18s from Monday Australias online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children. Some sites in Australia had already barred non-members on…

Indonesia says it will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has reassured local Islamic groups that he will withdraw ‌from U.S. President Donald Trumps Board of Peace if the platform does not benefit Palestinians,…

Trump says he is not concerned with rising gas prices during Iran operation President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview that…

Trump says he is not concerned with on rising gas prices during Iran operation President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview that…

Formula 1 opens its season at the Australian GP with plenty of questions As crowds filtered into Melbournes Albert Park on Friday for Formula 1s first day of practice at its 2026 season opener, there were questions. Plenty of them. The…

Qualifier Parry ends Venuss desert dream Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets to French qualifier Diane Parry. The 45-year-old Williams, playing…

Venus Williams comeback hits another snag as she falls in 1st round to Diane Perry in Indian Wells Venus Williams dropped out of the BNP Paribas Open in the first round Thursday, falling 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old Williams, who…

Tottenham loses again and faces fight for Premier League survival Tottenhams Premier League survival hopes took another blow on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Spurs — one of the richest teams in Europe and a…

Walk in the footsteps of kabuki founder Izumo no Okuni in Izumo Kabuki began more than 400 years ago and is now one of Japans best-known classical performing arts. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, kabuki continues to…

Honda to import two U.S.-made models for Japan sale in latter half of 2026 Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will import two of its U.S.-manufactured models for sale in Japan from the second half of 2026, using a framework under a…

Another difficult night for Iran in 4-0 loss to Australia at Womens Asian Cup After the anthems were sung and the pre-game formalities it was another difficult night for Iran in a 4-0 loss to Australia at the Womens Asian Cup on…

U.S. and Mideast countries seek Kyivs drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice The United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraines expertise in countering Irans Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Various countries, including…

Train derails on railway near Mount Fuji; no injuries reported A local train on the Fujikyu Railway line in central Japan derailed near a station in Yamanashi Prefecture on Thursday, but no injuries were reported among the 42…

Japan, UAE confirm conclusion of EPA negotiations Japan and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday confirmed the conclusion of talks on an economic partnership agreement. The confirmation came during a meeting in Tokyo between Japanese…

Takaichi condemns Iran for civilian casualties in Middle East conflict Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday condemned Iran for its attacks on other Middle East countries resulting in civilian casualties during phone talks with German Chancellor Friedrich…

India edges England in high-scoring thriller to reach T20 World Cup final India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England by just seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The tournament co-host will…

Woman indicted for 1999 Nagoya murder after being found mentally fit to stand trial A 69-year-old woman was indicted Thursday for a 1999 murder in Nagoya, central Japan, after a prosecutor investigation concluded that she had the ability to bear criminal responsibility.…

Lewis Hamilton renews push for an Africa F1 grand prix Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has renewed calls for a Formula 1 grand prix to be held in Africa. The Ferrari driver said on Thursday he doesnt want…

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday urged Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels, warning that the Trump administration would be forced to…

Panel reviewing Trumps White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2 A federal panel reviewing President Donald Trumps plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project, the…

WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran The World Health Organization chief said on ‌Thursday that it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran amid a U.S.-Israeli campaign and it was checking ‌reports…

Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside With its supreme leader killed and its war machine under relentless U.S. pressure, Iran now stands largely alone - its longtime partners Russia and China offering nothing more…

Mideast war traps 20,000 seafarers, 15,000 cruise passengers in Gulf Around 20,000 seafarers and 15,000 cruise ship passengers are stuck in the Gulf because of the Middle East war, the U.N.s International Maritime Organization told AFP on Thursday.…

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday as he faces a class action lawsuit…

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his Supreme Court loss Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trumps new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme…