196 people attacked by wild bears in Japan in April-October
WorldTOKYO -- A total of 196 people were injured or killed in wild bear attacks across Japan between April and October, the Environment Ministry said Monday.
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, ashfall cancels flights
WorldTOKYO -- A volcano on Japan's major western island of Kyushu erupted multiple times on Sunday, sending a plume of smoke and ash as high as 4.4 kilometers (2.73 miles) into the air and causing dozens of flight cancelations.
Dyed hair and nail art ok! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers
WorldWhen 22-year-old Hinako Mori moved to Tokyo last year, she chose to work part-time at Don Quijote, a major discount retailer, for one main reason - it doesn't care what colour her hair is.
Landslides in Indonesia's Central Java kill at least 18; dozens missing
WorldJAKARTA - Rain-triggered landslides in two regions in Indonesia's Central Java province last week have led to the deaths of at least 18 people, authorities said on Monday, with search operations ongoing.
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters on tariff hit
WorldJapan's economy shrank almost 2% in the three months through September, as a drop in exports in the face of U.S. tariffs resulted in the first contraction in six quarters, government data showed on Monday.
Norway book World Cup spot and force Italy into playoffs
WorldMILAN, Italy -- Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final qualifying match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last two editions of the tournament, to the playoffs.
China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple
WorldLocal authorities in China said Sunday they had approved the arrest of the former head of the Shaolin Temple, known as the birthplace of kung fu, over suspicion of embezzlement.
Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion
WorldSouth Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom.
Tokyo deaflympics kick off
WorldTOKYO -- The opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics was held Saturday in the capital of Japan, which hosts the quadrennial international sporting event for people with hearing difficulties for the first time.
Woman hurt in knife attack in Tokyo's Akasaka
WorldTOKYO -- A woman in her 40s was wounded in a knife attack by a man in Tokyo's busy Akasaka district Sunday morning, sources said.
