U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf
A ceasefire has been in place between the U.S. and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have been unsuccessful.
Cannabis use grows among young people in Japan, especially in Tokyo
Tokyo recorded the highest number of cannabis-related cases among all prefectures in 2025, with 1,139 people processed by the MPD.
Yen back at ¥160 to the dollar about a month after massive intervention
The currency is now near the level that some traders believe is the red line for the government and will lead to another major effort to prop up the currency.
Top U.S. spy agencies feud over turf, mission
The infighting between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has flared for more than a year.
South Korea’s Lee faces first election test one year into office
Though thousands of municipal council seats nationwide are up for grabs, attention will likely focus on 17 governor and mayoral races in South Korea’s biggest cities.
Protests over U.S. Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension
The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base for Americans exposed to the virus has angered many Kenyans.
Putin’s ’Davos’ haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
The war looms large even if Ukraine is not mentioned once in the official program.
Osaka police refer three to prosecutors over ’weight-loss’ drug Mounjaro
All three suspects have admitted to selling the drug in violation of the pharmaceutical and medical devices law, investigative sources said.
New anime adapted for stage expands what 2.5D theater can be
“Gachiakuta,” a new, award-winning anime adapted for the stage, dazzled with dynamic multilevel fight and dance choreography with cues from martial arts and breakdance.
Takaichi administration considering 1% tax on food from next April
A tax cut to 1% would require less time to update cash register systems and could be implemented sooner than her campaign pledge of zero percent.