Asia
Trump makes sweeping new demands on Iran as deal hopes dim
The new demands from Trump, come after Tehran asked for compensation for the U.S. and Israeli war launched on Feb. 28.
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
Asia
Asia
Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education
A U.N. poll found 90% of Afghan men wanted girls to go to secondary school, with nearly two thirds considering it "pious" for fathers to support a daughter's education.
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
Asia
Yen erases half of intervention gains as traders test Japan and U.S. authorities
The Japanese currency weakened by 1%, ending the session at ¥159.29 per dollar, marking the worst performance among Group-of-10 peers on Monday.
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
Asia
Where do foreign residents in Japan want to die?
The question can be a difficult one for many, particularly those with religious beliefs that might not conform with how death is traditionally handled in Japan.
10 Aug 2026 1 min 0
Asia
Japan shares data on foreign nationals facing deportation with local governments
Previously, such information was shared only when there was consent from affected individuals.
10 Aug 2026 2 min 0
Asia
Japan to apply reconstruction aid law to all of Kumamoto Prefecture
Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged will be eligible for up to ¥3 million in aid to cover costs for housing construction, repair and rent.
10 Aug 2026 1 min 0