Chubu Electric HQ inspection starts over N-plant data fraud
WorldNAGOYA -- Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority on Monday began an on-site inspection of Chubu Electric Power Co.'s headquarters over earthquake risk data fraud linked to the firm's Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.
Japan content piracy, fake goods cause 10.4 trillion yen in damage
WorldTOKYO -- Online piracy and counterfeit products related to Japanese anime, games and other content caused estimated damage of 10.4 trillion yen in and outside the country in 2025, an industry ministry survey showed Monday.
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
WorldSingapore is expected to leave monetary policy unchanged at a review on Thursday, with the growth outlook supported by strong demand for semiconductor exports and inflation seen under control.
Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push
WorldMAITON ISLAND, Thailand -- After a brief countdown by conservationists, a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark glided into the blue waters off Maiton Island in southern Thailand, released in the country's first efforts to "rewild" the endangered species.
Armed attackers kill 11 at soccer field in Mexico's Salamanca
WorldA group of armed attackers killed 11 people and injured 12 at a soccer sports field after a match in the Mexican city of Salamanca, its mayor, Cesar Prieto, said on Facebook on Sunday, but a motive was not immediately clear.
Historic winter storm pounds US from south to northeast
WorldA life-threatening winter storm brought hazardous conditions to a wide swath of the United States on Sunday, from Texas to New England, prompting warnings to stay off roads, along with mass flight cancellations and power outages.
Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
WorldThe death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday as the search continued for the dozens still missing.
Tokyo’s global talent enriches the city
WorldFrom gardens to AI and academic research, Tokyo attracts people of all different nationalities and perspectives.
Gold blasts past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush
WorldGold surged to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say
WorldNEW DELHI/BRUSSELS -- India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country's vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday.
