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Japan eyes going digital for emergency welfare loan applications

The welfare ministry expects the digitalization will partially begin in fiscal 2028 to allow households in financial distress to apply quickly via smartphones instead of in person.

Cavs use third-quarter surge to best Raptors in Game 7

Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by double digits in the first and second quarters, will play the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the East semifinals.

Angels place starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on injured list

The move is retroactive ​to April 30 because Kikuchi ‌suffered inflammation ‌in his left shoulder during his ​start on April 29 at the Chicago White Sox.

Tokyo's reliability draws global startups in volatile world, governor says

Beijing tells China firms to ignore U.S. sanctions on refiners

The sanctions and Beijing's response come just weeks before an expected and long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping.

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honors slain reporters

The pope ​urged the faithful to ⁠remember journalists and reporters who have lost their lives pursuing the truth, particularly ⁠in areas afflicted ​by conflicts.

Berkshire to continue investing in Japanese companies

At the annual meeting of Berkshire shareholders, Abel praised Tokio Marine, which announced an investment from Berkshire and a strategic partnership with its insurance unit.

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Under the deal, Israel would buy a fourth ​F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second squadron of F-15IA fighter jets from ​Boeing.

Article 9 in focus as Takaichi pushes for revision of Constitution

Without explicitly mentioning Article 9, Takaichi said the charter — unchanged since 1947 — must be updated to reflect today's international environment and security realities.

Sustainability has left the AI chat

For all the awe over artificial intelligence, one word rarely finds its way into coffee table conversations about the transformative technology: sustainability.

Japan prepares to launch trade talks with Mercosur

The move comes as the government feels the need to expand markets and diversify supply chains in response to U.S. tariff policies and China's restrictions on rare earth exports.

Nvidia’s push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian partners

Nvidia-induced demand is shaping stock performance across Asia's technology supply chain.

Trump says U.S. could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

Trump is ‌under domestic pressure to break Iran's hold on the strait, which has choked off 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies and pushed up U.S. gasoline prices.

Connor McDavid faces tough questions about future after early playoff exit

The Canadian's two-year contract ​extension, which was announced last October, kicks in at the start of the 2026-27 season and is set to expire at the end of the 2027-28 season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says dream of winning league title remains intact

Arsenal shrugged off recent shaky ​performances in a convincing win over Fulham.

Tacos win hearts and wallets of inflation-squeezed Japanese diners

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight.

Conceptual art offers glimpse inside architects’ minds

WHAT Museum's group exhibition "Corrugated/Coral — Eight Practices to Project Architecture Afar" aims to visualize how humans influence architecture and vice versa.

‘Sashiko’ needlework artisan says craft is about 'the stories behind the stitching'

In a new book, a third-generation craftsman explores how the origins of his art are at risk of being lost in an upswell of popularity.

Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners