World Dec 01 Japan expresses concern about Ospreys continuing to fly as crash details emerge Japan's top government spokesperson expressed concern Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country without providing adequate information about Wednesday's fatal crash.
World Nov 30 Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of U.S. Air Force hybrid aircraft Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.
World Nov 29 At least 1 person is dead and 7 are still missing after a U.S. Air Force Osprey crashed off southern Japan Japanese coast guard officials say the cause of Wednesday's crash and the status of the seven others on board were not immediately known.
World Nov 21 North Korea says it successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit on its 3rd attempt Observers doubt whether the satellite is advanced enough to perform military reconnaissance.
World Nov 08 G7 nations urge swift action to help Palestinian civilians trapped in besieged Gaza with limited aid The statement from G7 diplomats adds to pressure on Israel, which previously resisted U.S. calls for a “humanitarian pause.”…
World Nov 07 Unification Church in Japan offers up to $66 million in a compensation amid scrutiny of fundraising tactics The Unification Church’s Japanese branch announced plans Tuesday to set aside a fund up to 10 billion yen ($67 million) to cover possible compensation for those seeking damages they say were caused by the group’s manipulative fundraising tactics.
World Nov 03 Japan and Philippine leaders agree to negotiate a defense pact and boost ties amid China’s aggression The move is part of efforts to fortify their alliance in the face of China's alarming assertiveness in the region.
World Oct 25 Japan’s Supreme Court says required sterilization surgery to officially change gender is unconstitutional The ruling applies to the sterilization portion of the law only, and does not address the constitutionality of requiring sex-reassignment surgery in general.
World Oct 23 IAEA officials say Fukushima’s ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater is going well International Atomic Energy Agency officials in Japan for their first safety and monitoring mission since the release began two months ago say "no issues" were observed.
World Oct 16 Unification Church slams Japan’s dissolution request as a threat to religious freedom Japan's Education Ministry asked the Tokyo District Court to revoke the legal status of the church after an investigation concluded the group has systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families.