Israel expands its campaign against militancy in the Palestinian territory after more than 15 months of deadly war in Gaza.

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese ...

Edwards was curious about the file, so she took it to Ahmad Mustafa, an Arabic linguist friend who worked in her building at ...

One of the best-selling sports games around for very good reason, NBA 2K25 is packed with teams and modes and looks ...

If you’re stuck in a cycle of anxious thinking, some timeless Japanese techniques might help. These methods focus on simplicity, mindfulness, and embracing life’s imperfections. They offer a ...

Located in Japan's northeastern region of Tohoku ... In 1868, the Tokugawa shogunate faced its downfall, culminating in the Boshin War's end in 1869 and the restoration of imperial rule. Triggered by ...

International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years, and while the official figure for 2024 is yet to be released it is now certain to be a new record in excess of the 31.9 million who ...

Reports by Russian pro-war Telegram channels have echoed the statement, saying that a new Kyiv offensive is underway. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian troops repelled two ...

They have reached the outskirts of the village of Shevchenko beyond the reservoir and behind Kurakhove, according to DeepState, a Ukrainian war tracker with close ties to the military. Some of ...

As Asia-Pacific prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, conservatives in Japan warn that the nation faces a “history war” in 2025 as regional rivals release films and ...

Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s. By Martin Fackler Reporting from Tokyo Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese ...

As the invasion of Ukraine approaches its third anniversary, we asked Sonin his perspective on the latest regarding the War in Ukraine and what the election of Donald Trump could mean for peace in the ...