
U.S., Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz
A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran's response to its…

A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran's response to its…

Four-time winner Japan was grouped with defending champion Qatar at the 2027 Asian Cup in the draw on Saturday. Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament for the…

Lunch Pack falls flat in the noodles-and-bread department, but there is a silver lining. Yamazaki Baking’s popular Lunch Pack series of sandwich pockets has become famous around the world for its unus

Graffiti is frowned upon in Japan, but wall art is finding local support. In Osaka, the Wall Share company acts as the glue that connects the artists to the community.

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said. The…

Australia's right-wing populist One Nation party, which wants to emulate U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive deportations, vowed to focus on ending mass migration, after winning its first seat…

Police linked Mori to the case through security camera footage and interviews with related parties.

Timber is typically traded through negotiations. In such deals, individuals who own forests and cooperatives often have to sell at depressed prices dictated by lumber firms.

Prime Ministger Takaichi risks continuing a pattern of compressed, opportunistic diplomacy — busy, but not always effective.

The authorities believe that the detained people contacted individuals in Japan, posing as police officers.

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