Iran, South Africa, 2 others withdraw from 2025 World Expo in Osaka

[Japan Today] - 12/27/2024

Four countries, including Iran and South Africa, have decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan, the organizer said Friday. Botswana and…



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