Politics

Ship Seized Off UAE, Indian-Flagged Cargo Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz Ship seized off the UAE and an Indian-flagged cargo ship sank after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz on …

Trump Visit to China Concludes in Beijing After High-Stakes Talks with Xi Trump’s visit to China in Beijing ends as leaders address Taiwan tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, trade pledges …

Cannes Film Festival Spotlights Koreeda’s ‘Sheep in the Box’ as Three Japanese Films Enter Main Competition At the Cannes Film Festival, Hirokazu Koreeda’s new sci‑fi drama "Sheep in the Box" …

Japan World Cup squad to be announced May 15 as coach weighs fitness of key players Japan World Cup squad announced May 15, 2026; coach Moriyasu will assess Kaoru Mitoma’s …

U.S.-China Summit in Beijing Yields Limited Tangible Results as Both Leaders Seek Stability U.S.-China summit in Beijing on May 14, 2026 saw President Trump and President Xi Jinping emphasize stability …

Two arrested for trespassing at Setagaya murder house, police say Two Vietnamese nationals arrested for trespassing and attempted theft at the Setagaya murder house, police say. The incident reportedly occurred …

Health Ministry Approves Public Insurance Coverage for iPS-derived Medicine Amchepry for Parkinson’s Japan’s Health Ministry approved public insurance coverage on May 14, 2026 for Sumitomo Pharma’s iPS-derived medicine Amchepry for …

US-China summit in Beijing yields managed stability but few concrete breakthroughs Meta description: Trump and Xi met in Beijing on May 14, 2026; the US-China summit preserved a managed relationship …

Kumagaya Thermometer in Saitama Marks New "kokusho-bi" for 40°C Days Kumagaya’s thermometer in Saitama now marks "kokusho-bi", the Japan Meteorological Agency’s new term for days reaching 40°C, with twice-daily temperature …