Category: Japan
Yoon takes office with vow to give South Korea larger role in global affairs
New South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol used his inauguration speech Tuesday to advocate for his country playing a larger role…
Some Ukrainian refugees return home despite the dangers
PRZEMYSL, Poland – As Russian bombs rained down on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv in early March, Zoya Mamatkulova…
Terunofuji bounces back on Day 2 of Summer Grand Sumo Tournament
Terunofuji bounced back from his opening-day loss at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by beating rank-and-file opponent Takayasu on Monday,…
David Beckham wants to see Cristiano Ronaldo remain with Manchester United
Manchester United is set to undergo major changes after another disappointing season, but former midfielder David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo…
Grizzlies and Warriors prepare for Game 4 with tensions running high
The Memphis Grizzlies hope to have Ja Morant available, and the Golden State Warriors are confident they will have Jordan…
Japan to phase out Russian oil use but remain in Sakhalin energy projects
In a major shift, Japan announced Monday it will join other Group of Seven member nations in phasing out Russian…
Red-hot Hotaka Yamakawa back in swing of things for Lions
Hotaka Yamakawa is the hottest hitter in Japan, and his torrid run at the plate during the Golden Week holiday…
Mavs drill 20 three-pointers to get even with Suns; Sixers beat Heat
The Dallas Mavericks hit 20 three-pointers and again neutralized Phoenix point guard Chris Paul to beat the top-seeded Suns 111-101…
At military parade, Putin says Russia is fighting in Ukraine as it did in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday justified his faltering 10-week-old invasion of Ukraine as a battle comparable to the fight…
34 volunteers chose to get COVID-19. Here’s what scientists learned.
Jacob Hopkins, 24, tried hard not to get COVID-19 in the months leading up to March 2021, when, if he…