‘Super El Nino’ raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict
The continent is now facing the prospect of strong climate conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower and damage crops.
The LDP is losing local elections. Should Takaichi be worried?
Even as the prime minister enjoys high approval ratings, her party has been suffering a string of local electoral defeats.
Tigers’ Tarik Skubal to undergo surgery on left elbow
News of the procedure comes five days after Skubal called a trainer to the mound in the latter stages of an outing against the Atlanta Braves.
Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Kyiv announces own ceasefire
Moscow says it expects Kyiv to follow the truce, with Russian forces taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany.
U.S. and Iran trade fire in Gulf, shaking four-week ceasefire
The U.S. military fought off attacks from Iranian drones, missiles and armed small boats as it facilitated the passage of two U.S.-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan’s child population down for 45th straight year
The child population, down 350,000 from a year earlier, again fell to the lowest level since 1950.
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970s
We’re seeing the first tremors of a similar earthquake now in Asia. More than 80% of the oil and gas that passes through the Strait of Hormuz heads east.
From despair to action: Tragedy is reborn as hope.
The crisis of democracy feeds the climate crisis.
Putting Africa’s savings to work for its people
The task now is to build the architecture that channels Africa’s savings into productive investments.
Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism
Witnesses from the Jewish community told the public inquiry into December’s mass shooting that they felt unsafe amid rising hostility since the start of the war in Gaza.