Nobuyo Oyama, voice actor for beloved Japanese cartoon robotic cat Doraemon, dies at age 90
Nobuyo Oyama, who voiced Doraemon for more than a quarter century, died of natural causes, her agency said.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Japan premier shakes up cabinet as anger grows over party ties to Unification Church
Among the high-profile ministers removed was the younger brother of slain ex-premier Shinzo Abe, Nobuo Kishi, who had been defence minister.
Wed Aug 10 2022
OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces
Abe first took office in 2006 as Japan's youngest prime minister since World War Two.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Japan's Abe shot while making election speech, in grave condition
His brother, Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi, said Abe was getting blood transfusions.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Seals help Japanese researchers collect data under Antarctic ice
Kokubun next hopes to make the device small enough to fit on other animals at the South Pole such as penguins.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Japan says missing F-15 fighter likely crashed, crew missing
Search and rescue helicopters and three coast guard ships continued their search after earlier finding aircraft debris in the sea
Tue Feb 01 2022
Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters
Plans for the high-profile visit by the carrier strike group come as London deepens security ties with Tokyo.
Tue Jul 20 2021
For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day
Picking up butts and selling small pouches, Melcer calls pocket ashtrays to smokers to deter them from littering.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Japan government to buy 10,500 freezers for coronavirus vaccines
Japan has agreed to buy a total 290 million doses of the vaccines from Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Mordena Inc.
Thu Dec 10 2020
3 times Ev Ting showcased his unique abilities in Kuala Lumpur
It's hard to handpick a Malaysian martial artist who has evolved at the rate Ev Ting has.
Wed Jul 10 2019
Omakase : Eat And Enjoy The Show, Ten At A Time
Young chef Eddie Ng conjures up the Omasake experience by serving fine Japanese cuisine in a tiny corner of Damansara.
Fri May 10 2019
MMA: I'm gonna turn Nobutatsu Suzuki into Nobutatsu 'Sashimi' - Ev Ting
Malaysian MMA hero Ev Ting said is looking forward to redeem himself at ONE Championship's fight in Kuala Lumpur tonight.
Fri Aug 18 2017
Kasma receives special training ahead of Suzuka trial
The 16-year-old Malaysian rider was flown to Suzuka to undergo one-on-one training with renowned Yamaha coaches Shinichi Nakatomi and Nobuyuki Ozaki.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Takata plunges for second day as airbag scandal spirals
Takata's stock plummeted 25 percent to 889 yen ($7.32) to its lowest close this year after tumbling more than 13 percent Wednesday.
Thu Nov 05 2015
Japanese climber with one finger nears Everest summit again
Nobukazu Kuriki, who lost nine fingers on the mountain in 2012, is the only climber trying to scale the world's highest peak this year.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024