Japan
- WorldJapan Sanctions 33 Russian Companies and Shadow Fleet Vessels Over Ukraine WarJapan announced a new package of sanctions targeting 33 Russian companies and several shadow fleet tankers, joining Western allies in efforts to tighten economic pressure on Moscow over its war against Ukraine.
- Typhoon Dujuan Forces 1.6 Million to Evacuate Near Tokyo, Paralyzes TransportWorld
- Putin's Visit to Kuril Islands Stirs Japan-Russia Territorial DisputePolitics
- WorldJapan Turns to 'Human Fridges' as Summer Heatstroke Deaths MountJapan recorded over 53,000 heatstroke cases and 79 deaths in two months. A new cooling booth, the Do Hiemon, priced at $9,407, is being rolled out nationwide.
- Australian PM Albanese Faces Backlash Over 'Sexist' Remarks About Japanese PM's Melon GiftWorld
- Two Workers Killed After Being Sent Back into Quake-Hit Japan Mall to Secure CashWorld
- WorldJapan Earthquake: Survivors Recount Shock as Rescue Operations ContinueAt least 18 killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Japan's Kyushu island; rescue teams search rubble as survivors describe moments of terror.
