In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own
Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.
Ramadan in Dubai: Taste of Japan in iftar for children of determination
Dubai: A special Iftar celebrating inclusivity and the spirit of Ramadan brought together children of determination and their ...
Number of foreign residents in Japan hits record high for 3rd year
The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan reached over 3.7 million as of the end of 2024, up 10.5 percent from a year ...
More than 1,600 people granted 'quasi-refugee' status in Japan
Japanese immigration authorities recognized 1,661 people as "quasi-refugees" in 2024, the first year after the new status was ...
Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained
Syria has entered a three-month period of political and military uncertainty following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime ...
Launch of incredible Royal Navy self-driving vessel is career changing for Plymouth
In September 2024, a trial of the prototype MMCM vessel, RNMB APOLLO, successfully demonstrated the potential for this ...