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Record 3,623 people stranded on Japan mountains in 2025
18 June 2026 @ 7:43 am
The number of people who got stranded on mountains in Japan hit a record of 3,623 in 2025, police data showed Thursday, including 246 foreign visitors, also an…
Japan hails U.S.-Iran deal to end war; pledges to aid reconstruction
18 June 2026 @ 7:39 am
Japan on Thursday welcomed the signing by the United States and Iran of a memorandum of understanding to end their monthslong war in the Middle East, pledging Tokyo's…
74-year-old man arrested for attempting to kill 46-year-old niece
18 June 2026 @ 7:35 am
Police in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, have arrested a 74-year-old man on suspicion of attempting to kill his 46-year-old niece with whom he lives.
According to police, Shiro…
Nissan launches all-new Kicks in Japan
18 June 2026 @ 7:34 am
Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Thursday announced the launch of the all-new Kicks in Japan.
Nissan said the Kicks has earned strong customer support thanks to its SUV-like…
Asian shares shrug off Wall St blues following signing of U.S.-Iran deal on ending the war
18 June 2026 @ 7:16 am
Shares surged Thursday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war.
In…
Taiwan not 'provoking' China; hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
18 June 2026 @ 5:41 am
Taiwan safeguarding its own security and refusing rule by China's Communist Party should not be seen as a provocation, President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, adding he hoped…
Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
18 June 2026 @ 4:20 am
Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer's biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday night in its…
Trump says Takaichi is his 'biggest fan' among world leaders
18 June 2026 @ 2:31 am
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is his "biggest fan" among world leaders.
"Japan's doing very well," Trump said at a…
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles as Zelenskyy speaks to Trump, Europe for a peace deal
18 June 2026 @ 2:31 am
Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles, local authorities said on Thursday, as they urged residents to take shelter hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in high-stakes courtship of Trump
18 June 2026 @ 2:30 am
Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.”
For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point.
On…