Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections
[Japan Today] - 12/29/2024
Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that…
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¥350,000 mushrooms
Luxury "Nototemari" shiitake mushrooms are displayed after fetching a record price of 350,000 yen per bowl (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
U.N. predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025
The world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
South Korean lawmakers seek independent probe as Yoon's lawyers warn detention may spark 'civil war'
South Korean opposition parties introduced a bill Thursday calling for an independent investigation into impeached (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
E-Power hits the slopes: New wave of snow sports emerges
Following in the footsteps of electric scooters on land and wakeboards at sea, young entrepreneurs are bringing (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Ishiba heads to Malaysia, Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a four-day trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Novak Djokovic claimed Thursday that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food during his troubled (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Former French President Sarkozy denounces 'plot' at trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw; Sinner faces Jarry test
World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
China's electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, as demand for new energy (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Japan urges U.S. military to make changes to stop rapes in Okinawa
Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday urged the U.S. military to implement changes to (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
