Japan

Japan 12 hours ago

Japanese man shockingly decapitated in 'love hotel,' arrests made

Police arrest a family of three under suspicion of murdering, decapitating, and taking the head of a victim home. The victim allegedly sexually assaulted the suspect.

Olympics 1 day ago

Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps' record at Worlds with gold medal in 800-meter freestyle

Katie Ledecky took home the gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships on Saturday, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual gold medals at the Worlds.

Olympics 5 days ago

Katie Ledecky ties Michael Phelps record at Worlds with gold medal finish in 1,500-meter freestyle

Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps for the most individual world titles on Tuesday with her first place finish in the women’s 1,500 meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

Japan July 23

Mom's horrifying insurance scam put 8-year-old daughter in hospital 43 times

Japanese police arrested a mother for allegedly starving and abusing her daughter so she could collect insurance payments.

Japan July 17

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits UAE to discuss energy, commerce

Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan, visited the UAE on July 17, 2023, as part of a visit through the Arab Gulf states to discuss energy and commerce.

Hong Kong July 17

Hong Kong seafood businesses prepares for Japanese import ban due to nuclear wastewater pollution

Hong Kong's government said the city plans on banning imports of Japanese aquatic products due to pollution caused by the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.

LIFESTYLE July 17

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, the Potsdam Conference begins, final Allied summit after WWII

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, after Nazi Germany's surrender in World War II, the Potsdam Conference outside Berlin, Germany, began, with Truman, Churchill and Stalin.

DENTAL HEALTH July 15

'Dentist's dream' of regrowing teeth advances to clinical trials in Japan, says report

Patients who haven't developed a full set of teeth due to genetics will be eligible, potentially, to participate in future clinical trials for experimental medicine to regrow teeth.

Washington DC July 14

US military chief praises Japan's recent defense spending, calling it crucial to confront China, North Korea

U.S. Gen. Mark Milley, the highest-ranking military officer in the country, encouraged Japan's recent commitment to increase military spending.

Artificial Intelligence July 12

Girl dies from abuse after AI system computed she was likely safe

The child consultation centers have used artificial intelligence to help determine the need for temporary protective custody, relying on data from over 6,000 previous cases.