Japan police unveil model crime victim handbook
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency on Thursday unveiled a model of a handbook to be issued to crime victims in an effort to ease their burden.
Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage
WorldKUALA LUMPUR -- Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of duck and goose feathers.
Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea
WorldA wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued.
Seven & i to postpone US unit IPO
WorldTOKYO -- Seven & i Holdings Co. said Thursday that it will postpone the initial public offering of its U.S. convenience store chain unit, 7-Eleven Inc., until at least fiscal 2027.
Japan to add 17 airports, ports for defense use
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to add 17 airports and ports to its list of designated facilities to allow the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard to use them from peacetime onward as part of efforts to strengthen the country's defenses.
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports
WorldWalt Disney is planning to cut as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, many of which will be made in the company's marketing department, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
German industrial output fall points to weak quarter, economists say
WorldBERLIN -- German industrial production fell unexpectedly in February, with economists saying the weakness pointed to disappointing first quarter for Europe's biggest economy, despite exports rising by more than expected on stronger European demand.
South Korea’s cultural investment: A strategic approach to global influence
WorldDuring the first week of April 2026, we gained first-hand insight into South Korea’s strategic investment in its cultural industry, observing its robust promotion of books, the history of writing, and iconic sites like the Dae Jang Geum film set.
3 workers die after scaffolding collapse in Kanagawa
WorldKAWASAKI, KANAGAWA PREF., --Three workers died after scaffolding at the Keihin District of JFE Steel Corp.'s East Japan Works in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, collapsed Tuesday, local authorities have said.
Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
WorldTOKYO -- Cats leaving their meals unfinished is not only due to the felines being full, but also due to scent, a Japanese team of researchers said Wednesday.
