Acid attack in Indonesia evokes brutality of Suharto era
The brutal ambush of an outspoken military critic led to four arrests, but activists say that more were involved.
Takaichi vows support for wage hikes at May Day event
The prime minister also called for cooperation to achieve “sustained wage hikes that outpace inflation.”
New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan’s comfort women
Thousands of women from Korea, China and southeast Asia are believed to have been forced or coerced into Japan’s wartime brothel system from 1932 until 1945.
UAE exit blindsides OPEC and threatens to shake its grip on oil
For OPEC and its partners, the departure will dilute their ability to manage oil prices by adjusting supply.
Janson Junk outduels Shohei Ohtani as Marlins edge Dodgers
Without Ohtani in the batting order for the second time in five starts on the mound, the Dodgers struggled on offense.
Atomic bombing exhibition opens at U.N. headquarters as NPT is under review
The exhibition, organized by the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, the 2024 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will run until June 1.
Iwate wildfire starting to be brought under control, authorities say
While the town lifted evacuation orders in most areas as the fire is being brought under control, there is still no clear timeline for full containment.
Steelers place rare contract tender on Aaron Rodgers
If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers want to make sure it’s with Pittsburgh.
People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary’s Magyar says
Peter Magyar is due to be sworn in as Orban’s successor on May 9.
U.S. orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China’s Hua Hong
The move is the latest U.S. action to slow China’s development of advanced chips, two people familiar with the matter said.