Tokyo’s subsidies for pain relief during childbirth see strong demand
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s epidural subsidy program for childbirth, launched last October, has drawn strong…
Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks
A drone strike that sparked fires on two gas vessels in Egypt's Mediterranean port of…
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not…
Taiwanese President Lai to donate ¥1 million to quake-hit Kumamoto
Taipei – Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will donate 200,000 New Taiwan dollars (about ¥1 million)…
Third-party probe confirms workplace harassment by Yokohama mayor
A third-party investigation by three lawyers has confirmed workplace harassment by the mayor of Yokohama.The…
Takaichi keen to resume grave visits in Russian-held islands off Hokkaido
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stressed Thursday the significance of resuming a program for former residents…
Kumamoto quake death toll rises to 34 as rescuers race against clock
The death toll for a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has…
Takaichi announces plan to lower consumption tax rate on food to 1%
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a plan at an extraordinary meeting of Liberal Democratic Party…
U.S. strikes Iran again as conflict widens across Middle East
The U.S. has retaliated against Iranian strikes on American forces with a fresh wave of…