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- Magnitude 6.0 quake shakes Japan’s east and northeastby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 06:21
The quake, which occurred around 12:24 p.m., registered lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale to 7 in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture.
- Biden says ‘hello’ to North Korea’s Kim amid tensions over weapons testsby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 05:42
Biden's goal to reinforce U.S. leadership across Asia has been dogged by fears the unpredictable, nuclear-armed North could conduct a weapons test while he is ...
- Bam Adebayo shines as Heat hold off Celtics in Game 3by No Author on 22 May 2022 at 05:11
The Miami center exploded for one of the best games of his five-year career after struggling in the opening two contests of the Eastern Conference ...
- A fabricated future: Awards highlight pioneers of material designby Mio Yamada on 22 May 2022 at 05:00
Fantastic, futuristic materials may one day become the building blocks of a sustainable present.
- Cuban boxers stage victorious professional comebackby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 04:22
Six members of Cuba's "Los Domadores" national team easily overcame their opponents at the Friday night gala in the central Mexican city of Aguascalientes.
- What will change with Australia’s new center-left government?by No Author on 22 May 2022 at 04:09
Anthony Albanese has promised big changes after nine years of conservative rule, from stepping up climate action to boosting Indigenous rights and cracking down on ...
- As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out cease-fireby Terje Solsvik on 22 May 2022 at 03:51
With the war continuing, Russia's state gas company said it halted gas exports to Finland, which refused Moscow's demands to pay in rubles.
- ‘Quad’ members to launch tracking system to monitor illegal fishing by Chinaby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 03:45
The alliance will track illegal fishing from the Indian Ocean to the South Pacific by connecting surveillance centers in Singapore and India.
- Komeito to propose setting up a Japanese version of the CDCby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 03:26
Komeito, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, plans to propose a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
- Ex-Olympian Mikako Kotani fights objectification of female athletesby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 03:00
The retired artistic swimmer has advocated strongly for laws prohibiting women in sports from being photographed in a sexualized manner during competition.
- Record food costs throw spotlight on how China will feed itselfby Jasmine Ng on 22 May 2022 at 02:56
China has been long obsessed with finding ways to ensure there is enough food for its massive population, and with good reason.
- Mito Pereira grabs PGA Championship lead as Tiger Woods withdrawsby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 02:24
Playing in just his second major, Pereira has refused to surrender to pressure carding a one-under 69 to get to nine-under 201 and a three-shot ...
- ‘Very happy’ Kylian Mbappe snubs Real Madrid to stay at PSGby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 02:09
Real Madrid had pursued the France forward for months and had reportedly agreed a deal which would have included a signing-on fee of $158 million.
- Hiroaki Okuno double sends Cerezo past Gamba in Osaka derbyby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 01:44
The win moved Cerezo to 20 points, three clear of their local rival, who entered the game on the back of two straight wins.
- Australia’s new leader faces peril of winning as ‘not the other guy’by Damien Cave on 22 May 2022 at 01:43
Anthony Albanese won the election with a campaign that was gaffe-prone and light on policy but promised a more decent form of politics, delivering a ...
- Aaron Wilkerson pitches Tigers past Giantsby No Author on 22 May 2022 at 01:38
The American import threw seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out five to push Yomiuri out of the top spot ...
- Libushi Bashamichi: Raising the bar for casual craft beer diningby Robbie Swinnerton on 21 May 2022 at 23:00
Delicate ales, hearty stouts and a sophisticated menu make a visit to this Yokohama taproom a must for any craft brew connoisseur.
- Award-winning, alchemical delights at Japan’s best barby Melinda Joe on 21 May 2022 at 23:00
Fresh off being named Japan’s top spot for a tipple, Ben Fiddich and its imaginative owner have much more planned than just the next top-shelf ...
- Japanese and U.S. officials walk out of APEC meet to protest Russiaby No Author on 21 May 2022 at 13:20
Ministers from Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand exited the room when Maksim Reshetnikov, Russia's economic development minister, started delivering his remarks.
- Number of Ukrainian evacuees to Japan reaches 1,000by No Author on 21 May 2022 at 12:38
Japan, which traditionally recognizes only around 1% of refugee applications, has so far been accepting evacuees from Ukraine under a special measure, without granting them ...