The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Somkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP with Honda to replace injured Joan Mir at Japanese GP

Somkiat Chantra, who is racing for the factory Honda team in World Superbikes this year, will replace Joan Mir at Motegi, after it was announced yesterday that the Spanish rider is medically unfit for the next two races

Motorsport · Sep 23

G4 countries call for immediate UNSC reform, cite council's inability to uphold global peace, security

Foreign Ministers from the G4 countries met in New York to discuss the need for UN Security Council reform. They highlighted the current Council's inability to maintain international peace and security effectively. The G4 emphasized the importance of expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership categories to reflect modern geopolitical realities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Japan’s Typhoon Dujuan leaves 10 dead as rescuers continue to search for four missing

Japan’s Chiba prefecture was worst hit with six deaths reported after Dujuan slammed eastern shores

The Independent UK · Sep 23

As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop

New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after US tech rally, oil drops

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equity index climbed 0.3%, a sixth straight day of gains, with Japanese markets closed for a holiday. Bellwether chip stocks such as Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. climbed.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Car firm ad banned for use of racial slur against Japanese

Jap Car South apologised to ‘any members of the public’ who had been offended by the use of the word ‘Jap’ in its name.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Kim Jong Un Hails Apparent Hypersonic Missile as 'Irresistible Force' and 'Incurable Headache' for Enemies

Kim Jong Un praised an apparent North Korean hypersonic missile after a reported test, although analysts say its speed, manoeuvrability and ability to evade defences remain independently unverified.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

At least four dead and six missing in Japan day after Typhoon Dujuan made landfall

Authorities announced a revised, higher death toll on Tuesday after search and rescue crews located the bodies of two more people. Six others are still reported missing.

Euronews · Sep 22

North Korea infects thousands of devices worldwide through fake job offers

WaterPlum is targeting IT professionals in Japan, the US, Europe, and beyond, the FBI warns

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Meet Oratilwe “DJ Arch Jnr” Hlongwane, the South African boy who started DJing at 8 months and won South Africa's Got Talent at 3

Oratilwe “DJ Arch Jnr” Hlongwane is a South African young DJ whose interest in music began when he was just eight months old. After his father bought him an iPad Mini, Oratilwe started using DJ apps and continued developing his skills. At three, he won South Africa’s Got Talent in…

The Economic Times · Sep 22