Politics

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Caracas mural and eyewitnesses describe chaos after Tiuna base raid Caracas witnesses and images show chaos after the U.S. attack on Venezuela on January 3, 2026, …

Takaichi’s speech at memorial sidesteps "reflection," highlights a stronger Japan Prime Minister Takaichi’s speech at the Aug. 15 national memorial avoided the customary language of "reflection" and "no war" pledges, …

Riseisha eliminated at Koshien after 5-2 third-round loss to Mie Riseisha’s Koshien run ended Aug 15, 2026 as Mie beat Osaka’s Riseisha 5-2 in the third round; coach Akira Tada …

Tohoku Rokusai Marche 2026 Canceled Two Days Before Koriyama Event, Vendors Seek Answers Tohoku Rokusai Marche 2026 in Koriyama was canceled two days before its Aug 15–16 opening, prompting vendor …

AI-Manipulated Photo of Kumamoto Earthquake Victim Sparks Outrage and Police Probe A circulated AI-manipulated photo of a 71-year-old Kumamoto earthquake victim has drawn condemnation after the altered image showed the …

Three-day food stock proves insufficient at Kumamoto nursing home after quake Kumamoto nursing home Suishouen faced depleted three-day food stock after a July 28 quake, forcing rationing and emergency measures …

Defense Minister Koizumi Visits Yasukuni Shrine on August 15; Prime Minister Takaichi Sends Offering via LDP Secretary‑General Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15, 2026; Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent …

USS Abraham Lincoln’s Long Deployment Sparks Family Complaints and Navy Repositioning US carrier USS Abraham Lincoln faces scrutiny over extended deployment; Navy prepares USS George Washington from Yokosuka to relieve …

Yokohama mayor power harassment: Yamanaka accepts probe findings, apologizes in council but refuses to resign Yokohama mayor power harassment: Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka accepted a third-party investigation’s findings and apologized during …