International conference on bluefin tuna fails to strike agreement
Nagasaki – An international conference to discuss the management of Pacific bluefin tuna stocks ended…
Careless smoker accused of causing fatal Osaka fire in 2025
Osaka – Osaka police sent papers to prosecutors on Tuesday accusing a smoker of causing…
How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap
Bangkok – At first, only thick smoke billowed out of the front entrance of the…
AKB48 member Miu Shitao signs with Ohta Production
AKB48 member Miu Shitao has joined talent agency Ohta Production. In a statement, Shitao confirmed…
Three firms raided over suspected Seven-Eleven refrigeration bid-rigging
The Fair Trade Commission raided three companies Tuesday over suspected bid-rigging in contracts to supply…
MIYAVI announces ‘SAMURAI45’ Japan tour and birthday concert
MIYAVI has announced his nationwide 'MIYAVI JAPAN LIVE Circuit 2026 'SAMURAI45' - Back to BASICS…
Kyoto District Court rejects suit seeking halt of Oi nuclear plant
KYOTO – A district court on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit seeking an injunction to suspend…
Trump restarts Iran blockade as U.S. plans 20% Hormuz charge
U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated the American blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait…
China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive
Beijing – China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist…
