Germany fails to gain seat on U.N. Security Council
This is the first time that Germany, Europe’s largest economy that has already served six terms, failed to get elected to the 15-member council.
Ebola burial team attacked and 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo
The developments underscore the challenges facing responders as the outbreak takes on a growing international dimension while work to contain it inside the country remains fragile.
Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
An alliance bulletin says China’s military intelligence services have been using networking sites and recruitment platforms to target people with access to sensitive information.
Japan’s department stores gear up for summer-gift season
Some have rolled out merchandise tailored to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to kick off on June 11.
How Cubans keep going, despite U.S. pressure and fuel blockade
Despite Trump’s prediction in January that Cuba was “ready to fall” and despite rationed power and the decimation of its tourism industry, the government is still in charge.
Ueda says BOJ needs to keep raising rates to contain inflation
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda’s remarks Wednesday at a forum in Tokyo indicate there’s a good chance of a rate hike this month.
Taiwan says Japan and Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it calls on Japan and the Philippines to fully consider Taiwan’s rights and interests and engage in talks.
Japan promotes preconception care amid falling birthrates
Preconception care, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to acquire knowledge on pregnancy and childbirth, has been part of government policy since 2018.
Leclerc confirms multi-year extension with Ferrari
Charles Leclerc has raced more times for Ferrari than any other driver in the team’s history other than now-retired seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
Suspect in Tochigi robbery-murder who fled abroad ordered to return passport
Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast Asia.