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Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day ’invasion’

The U.S. Defense Secretary also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their own defense.

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if t

Japan Uncovered #21: Life by the sea in Miyagi's Ishinomaki

I absolutely love taking one panoramic sight of the sea, then nose diving into that seascape for a glimpse at its aquatic lifestyle. Ishinomaki in Miy

Kōya-Dōfu: A Traditional Preserved Food Bursting with Taste

In the years before refrigeration, people discovered that freezing tōfu turned it into a dry version of the soybean treat that could be preserved safely and reconstituted in various dishes when it was time to eat it. A look at the ways kōya-dōfu is enjoyed to this day.

Cancer Institute Updates Alcohol Guidance From Moderation to Avoidance

Japan's national cancer body now advises avoiding alcohol, citing evidence that even small amounts raise cancer risk, and lowers the BMI cap for men to 25. The post Cancer Institute Updates Alcohol Guidance From Moderation to Avoidance first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Trump-backed trade route casts spotlight on Armenia election

Trump-backed trade route casts spotlight on Armenia election

FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

The deal would make it easier to add flights on high-demand routes such as ​Incheon to Shanghai and Incheon ⁠to Guangzhou, where existing rights had been fully used by both sides.

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson announces retirement

Wilson made his announcement during ⁠a 3-minute, 16-second video posted to social media.

Blaming Asia and Mexico for U.S. pollution is absurd

President Donald Trump's "Environmental Protection Agency," a name growing more ironic by the day, is giving polluters some wiggle room.

Minutes of the Twenty-fourth Round of the "Bond Market Group" Meetings (May 21-22, 2026)

Muted Shangri-La Dialogue addresses emerging issues: 5 takeaways

An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Welcomes Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Last week's highlights included the Emperor and Empress hosting a foreign leader, Princess Aiko attending the Laos Festival, and tributes to the war dead. The post An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Welcomes Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Football: Ogawa nets winner as Japan beat Iceland in World Cup send-off

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Substitute Koki Ogawa scored the 87th-minute winner as Japan saw off Iceland 1-0 in their World Cup send-off match on Sunday.The 18th

Computex in Taiwan, South Korea local elections, India monetary policy

Japanese institutes develop Wi-Fi chip operable in extreme radiation

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese institutes have developed a Wi-Fi receiver chip able to operate for hours in extreme radiation conditions that could help in

Australian researchers teach brain cells to play ’Doom’ video game

Each so-called "biological computer" contains around 200,000 living human brain cells, grown from stem cells that were harvested from blood donations.

Tech stars from the 90s reborn: Nokia, Dell, Cisco surge on AI

A rush to build out AI infrastructure has led to soaring demand for everything from computer servers to storage components, networking gear and even legacy chips.

New ferry linking Taiwan with Japan's Okinawa launched

KEELUNG (Kyodo) -- A ceremony was held Thursday to launch a ferry route between Taiwan and Japan's Okinawa, restoring the direct service between Keelu