World's 1st hydrogen-powered hotel opens in Fukushima Pref.
WorldNAMIE, FUKUSHIMA PREF., -- A hotel utilizing hydrogen as its main energy source opened in the town of Namie in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on Wednesday.
Japan begins 1st release of state oil reserves in 4 years
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government began releasing the country's state oil reserves on Thursday, in an effort to ensure a stable supply of oil products amid Iran's de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Final World Cup ticketing phase is first-come, first-served
WorldFans looking for one last opportunity to get tickets to this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America will get their chance on April 1.
Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament
WorldMEXICO CITY -- Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.
Ancient dog DNA suggests 16,000-year history as man's best friend
WorldThe discovery of the oldest ever canine DNA suggests dogs may have been man's best friend for 16,000 years, according to new research published on Wednesday.
Japan govt starts discussions on punishing sex buyers
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's Justice Ministry held the first meeting of its expert panel on prostitution control Tuesday, with participants discussing making it a crime to pay for sex.
Research team confirms safety of Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab
WorldTOKYO -- More than 90 pct of patients receiving Lecanemab, an Alzheimer's drug, in hospitals across Japan have been able to continue treatment without strong side effects, a group of researchers in the country said.
Heineken to wind down Singapore brewery, shift output to Malaysia, Vietnam
WorldLONDON -- Heineken will wind down large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore, home of its Tiger beer brand, by the end of 2027 and shift it to other sites in Malaysia and Vietnam, the world's No.2 brewer by market value said on Tuesday.
NASA plans moon base, nuclear spacecraft in multibillion-dollar moon program expansion
WorldWASHINGTON -- NASA announced on Tuesday it has canceled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use components from the project to build a $20 billion base on the moon's surface, while also planning to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars.
Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as conflict disrupts Asia's used-car trade
WorldThe U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali's used-car business in Japan.
