Cherry blossom mingles with barbed wire and trenches in Kyiv park
For some of the visitors, the stark reminders of the war are as important as the springtime glory of the trees.
Sat May 06 2023
Nintendo's original Kyoto headquarters is being turned into a hotel
The opening is scheduled for April 1. And this is no joke!
Sun Feb 13 2022
Japan to widen state of emergency beyond Tokyo as virus surges - Media
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told a meeting of ruling party executives on Tuesday he would declare a state of emergency for the three western prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Blasting off towards the world's first wooden satellite
Sumitomo Forestry and Kyoto University are working to develop wooden structures that can be launched into space.
Tue Jan 05 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Ku Li slammed for meeting with Tun M, Australia sues Facebook over user data
What are the top stories for today in 3 mins? Click to listen.
Wed Dec 16 2020
How a sightseeing livestream of Kyoto sparked a controversy online
Many web users complained about JR West's involvement in this virtual visit, noting that Kyoto already suffered from overtourism.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Call centres expose fault line in Japan's pandemic fight
In the past few weeks, 17 infections were confirmed at a post office call centre in the northern island of Hokkaido.
Tue May 05 2020
'Appalling' arson attack on Japanese animation studio kills at least 33
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the attack in the city of Kyoto - the latest grisly killing in a nation widely known for its low crime rates - "too appalling for words" and offered condolences.
Thu Jul 18 2019
Adult swaddling therapy fad hits Tokyo
Wrapped up from head to toe in a white bag and gently rocking from side to side, five Japanese mothers are hopeful Tokyo's latest health trend can cure their post-pregnancy aches and pains.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Japan police arrest alleged 'foot licker'
Japanese police have arrested a fetishist who allegedly licked and nibbled a woman's foot for more than 30 minutes, police said Tuesday.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata dies of cancer at 55
Nintendo's chief executive has died of cancer at the age of 55, it said Monday, in an upheaval for the Japanese video game giant just months after abandoning a consoles-only policy, among others.
Mon Jul 13 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024