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‘I’m the boss’, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims

Trump told a press conference that Russia was losing more soldiers ⁠than Ukraine in the war, describing Moscow as the "offensive" party in the conflict.

Tokyo eyes more affordable housing in Shibuya with zoning rule change

Tokyo launches scholarship program for students bound for top global universities

Only students with Japanese citizenship who are currently enrolled in a Tokyo metropolitan high school and reside in the city are eligible to apply.

Man with possible <i>tokuryū</i> ties arrested over mobile payment fraud

The man reportedly told police he got involved in the scheme when he applied for a job a few years ago after seeing a recruitment notice on X.

Pentagon restores U.S. military’s Pacific Command moniker, dropping ‘Indo’

The command's vast area of responsibility "remains exactly the same," the Pentagon said, with the move coming amid soured U.S.-India ties.

Studio Ghibli to open its first U.S. pop-up store in Los Angeles

Called "Donguri Republic in Los Angeles," the store will be opened for six months from June. 23 to Dec. 31.

Taliban forces 10-year-old Afghan girls into marriage

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Tokyo area

The quake, measuring a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture at 7:46 p.m. There was no threat of a tsunami.

The toll on Afghanistan of five years of Taliban rule

Afghans are asking the world: How long and to what extent must the Taliban continue internal repression and support for terrorism before the world recognizes the threat?

Emperor Naruhito visits palace museum in Netherlands

The emperor viewed exhibits such as paintings by court painters and toured rooms and a chapel while receiving briefings from the museum's head, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Ebola cases top 800 in Congo as aid groups warn outbreak may be larger than reported

The outbreak, already the third largest Ebola epidemic on record and the biggest caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across eastern Congo and into neighboring Uganda.

Persian Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

The region has emerged from one of its most dangerous crises in decades with Iran politically emboldened and Persian Gulf confidence in U.S. protection deeply shaken.

First Direct Detection of Star-Forming Gas in Early Galaxies

First Direct Detection of Star-Forming Gas in Early Galaxies Astronomical observations provide new insights into how galaxies formed and grew during the Universe’s first billion years Understanding how galaxies formed…

Russia's embrace of the Taliban

Another 10 crested ibises released in Ishikawa Prefecture

This brought the number of crested ibises, a special natural treasure of Japan, set free in Honshu to 18.

Mayor of Ibaraki city found dead in drainage ditch

Ibaraki Prefectural Police believe, based on surrounding circumstances, that Toyoji Sudo killed himself.

Japan welcomes U.S.-Iran peace deal

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed hopes for a final agreement on outstanding matters, including on Iran's nuclear issue, to be reached as soon as possible.

Alibaba weighs acquiring Pupu in quick-commerce battle with Meituan

A Quick Visit to the Institute of Research in Opera and Music Theatre

Stage Practice and Academic Research Resonating at Waseda “If you have a chance, you should visit a theatre. You might find yourself unexpectedly hooked,” says Director Michiko Ishii with evident enthusiasm. She…

Starmer to meet Japan’s Takaichi as fighter jet funding sputters

The Global Combat Air Program has faced roadblocks including delays to Britain's financial contribution to the project.