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Leaders in Iran are playing down the impact of a drone attack that struck the heart of their country. US media say Israel is behind the attack. But Israeli leaders have not claimed responsibility. Iranian…

The House is expected later today to approve $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, ending six months of squabbling over continued U.S. funding of the war against Russia.But the diplomatic battle over how to pay the rest of Ukraine’s bills is…

The Philippines received a boost in its development goals as the World Bank reaffirmed its commitment to support the country’s infrastructure program, tax collection efforts, and other key initiatives. Following a meeting on April…

The Japanese consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, says one Japanese man suffered minor injuries when the car he was in came under attack in the southern port city on Friday. The consulate says the Japanese…

Weather information firms say cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in central Tokyo this Sunday or Monday. Weathernews released its forecasts for the flowering of the Somei-yoshino cherry trees on…

The foreign ministers of Germany and Britain have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint to prevent further confrontations in the Middle East. German Foreign Minister…

ISTANBUL, 18 April (BelTA - Anadolu) - “Türkiye has become one of the top 10 countries receiving most foreign patients from around the world,” Elif Ural, board member at the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies…

Episode 41: Ride-hailing in Japan How often do you use ride-hailing services? Three Kyodo News reporters -- Horiuchi-san, Eduardo and Donican -- talk about ride-hailing services that were recently launched in Tokyo…

Consumers face the prospect of permanently higher interest rates amid geopolitical tensions and “slower globalisation”, a Bank of England official has warned.Megan Greene, an external member of the…

Official campaigning for three Lower House by-elections on April 28 began in Japan on Tuesday. In the No.1 district of Shimane Prefecture, the by-election is being held following the death of former Lower…