Japan's foreign ministry launches peace mediation unit
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's Foreign Ministry has launched a new office tasked with actively engaging in the efforts to broker peace in countries in conflict.
Japan to begin active cyber defense operations in October
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government decided at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to begin active cyber defense operations on October 1, as part of efforts to prevent major cyberattacks.
New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns
WorldWELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Wednesday to tighten deportation, asylum and immigration enforcement rules, saying the changes are needed to tackle serious offending, migrant exploitation and bad-faith claims.
Around 4.9 million children under five died in 2024, says UN
WorldLONDON -- About 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024, according to new United Nations estimates, a sign progress to reduce child mortality rates was stalling even before global aid budget cuts last year.
Brazil starts to restrict minors' access to social media
WorldBrazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.
Morocco declared African champions after Senegal stripped of title
WorldCAPE TOWN -- Morocco were declared Africa Cup of Nations champions and Senegal were stripped of the title after an appeal over the result of the final was upheld by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday.
Most female rhinoceros beetles mate only once in lifetime: study
WorldTOKYO -- A group of researchers including Wataru Kojima, an associate professor of animal ecology at Yamaguchi University's Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, has found that most female Japanese rhinoceros beetles mate only once in their lifetime, which is rare for an insect.
4 die after cargo ship, fishing boat collision off Aomori
WorldAOMORI -- Four people died after a collision between a cargo ship and a fishing boat off the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori in the early hours of Tuesday.
Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
WorldMEXICO CITY -- Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's embassy in Mexico said Monday.
Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
WorldBangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab Emirates when Iran launched its first retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
