Tokyo inland earthquake likely to kill 18,000: new govt estimate
WorldTOKYO -- In a worst-case situation, up to around 18,000 people would be killed chiefly in Tokyo and its three neighboring prefectures if a powerful inland earthquake with a magnitude of around seven occurs in the heart of the capital, the government said in its new damage estimate on Friday.
Sony Group to make Snoopy's owner subsidiary
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's Sony Group Corp. said Friday it will make Peanuts Holdings LLC, the U.S. company holding the copyright for the popular comic strip "Peanuts," known for its beloved character, Snoopy, a consolidated subsidiary.
Japan reaffirms no-nukes pledge after official floats weapons idea
WorldJapan reaffirmed its decades-old pledge never to possess nuclear weapons on Friday after local media reported that a senior security official suggested the country should acquire them to deter potential aggressors.
Joshua takes huge weight advantage into Paul fight
WorldMIAMI -- Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his controversial Netflix-backed bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Florida on Friday.
Women's sport thrives in 2025 with unprecedented growth, famous victories
WorldMANCHESTER, England - A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
WorldThe Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to levels unseen in three decades and signalled its readiness for further hikes, taking another landmark step in ending decades of huge monetary support and near-zero borrowing costs.
As global scrutiny grows, Chinese firms look to call Singapore home
WorldSINGAPORE -- A growing number of Chinese companies are looking to domicile in Singapore, betting a move to the trade-focused city-state would reduce risks their operations get disrupted by Sino-U.S. geopolitical tensions.
Thailand U22 coach apologizes, says SEA Games final defeat to Vietnam may cost him job
WorldThailand’s under-22 coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul apologized to fans on Thursday after his team surrendered a two-goal lead and lost 3-2 to Vietnam in extra time in the men’s football final at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, saying the defeat could put his job at risk.
Australia announces gun buyback, day of 'reflection' after Bondi shooting
WorldSYDNEY -- Australia will mark one week since the Bondi Beach mass shooting with a national day of "reflection", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday as he outlined plans for a sweeping gun buyback scheme.
'Extremely exciting': the ice cores that could help save glaciers
WorldSAPPORO, Japan -- Dressed in an orange puffer jacket, Japanese scientist Yoshinori Iizuka stepped into a storage freezer to retrieve an ice core he hopes will help experts protect the world's disappearing glaciers.
