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2 U.S. fighter jets shot down over Iran; search under way for crew member
3 April 2026 @ 11:34 pm
Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing and being…
Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
3 April 2026 @ 8:57 pm
Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S. courts have found tech firms…
Airbus bets on copter capability for tomorrow's war drones
3 April 2026 @ 8:53 pm
In the heart of southeastern France, aerospace giant Airbus is drawing on its helicopter expertise to develop drones -- a core element of modern warfare -- and enable…
Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
3 April 2026 @ 8:52 pm
Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers using its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war…
Takaichi may visit Australia during Golden Week
3 April 2026 @ 8:52 pm
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering visiting Australia during Japan's long holiday period between late April and early May to affirm bilateral cooperation in areas including the stable…
Man admits to starting fire at Shibuya crossing in Tokyo
3 April 2026 @ 8:51 pm
A man turned himself in at a police station in Tokyo on Friday, claiming responsibility for igniting a flammable liquid a short time earlier at the iconic crossing…
Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer, specialist in humanities visa
3 April 2026 @ 8:51 pm
The Japanese government has decided to require proof of Japanese language proficiency for individuals seeking the visa status of engineer, specialist in humanities or international services for work…
Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross Strait of Hormuz
3 April 2026 @ 8:51 pm
Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, shipping data showed, reflecting Iran's policy to allow…
Ohtani and Tucker hit 2 of Dodgers' 5 homers in 13-6 rout of Nationals
3 April 2026 @ 8:50 pm
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled…
Olympic gold medalist boxer at center of gender controversy advances to Asian semifinals
3 April 2026 @ 8:50 pm
Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting won her quarterfinal bout at the Asian boxing championships on Friday in her first event since World Boxing said she passed a gene…