Japan Vows to Improve Border Checks, Bail After Ghosn Flight
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s justice minister vowed Monday to strengthen border departure checks and review bail conditions after Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, fled the country.
Japan PM Says Plan to Dispatch Military Unaffected by Iran Tension
MIE, Japan (Kyodo) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday urged all parties involved to step up diplomatic efforts to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East, saying he is "deeply concerned" about the current situation.
Tuna Fetches $1.8 Million at New Year Auction in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A bluefin tuna fetched 193.2 million yen ($1.8 million) on Sunday at the New Year's auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record.
Trump Doubles Down on Striking Cultural Sites in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that Iranian cultural sites were fair game for the U.S. military, dismissing concerns within his own administration that doing so could constitute a war crime under international law.
Australia Commits Billions of Dollars to Wildfire Recovery
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s government on Monday said it was willing to pay “whatever it takes” to help communities recover from deadly wildfires that have ravaged the country.
Look up and be Amazed by the Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight
BANGKOK — Don’t worry if you missed the New Year Eve’s fireworks, a meteor shower will light up the skies Friday night.
Lisa Blackpink Fans Furious at Cafe Owner for Sexual Harassment Posts
BANGKOK — Fans of K-pop superstar Lisa Blackpink are fuming Friday at the owner of a cafe visited by the celebrity for making sexually inappropriate comments about her.
20 People Arrested for Beating up Pattaya Jet Ski Operators
PATTAYA — Police said Friday a group of 20 young men and women were arrested after beating up four jet ski rental operators on the popular island of Koh Lan yesterday.
Somali Mourners March Against Extremist Blast That Killed 79
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hundreds of mourners and government officials in Mogadishu gathered at the capital's Police School on Thursday to mourn the 79 people killed by a tragic truck bomb last week.
Japan Corporate Culture Remains Obstacle to Expansion of Telework
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Japanese government has been actively promoting teleworking, touting the many merits of it from easing traffic congestion and enhancing disaster preparedness to helping recruit and retain talent amid a chronic labor shortage.
