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Japan June 6, 2023

Search for missing Connecticut hiker in Japan ends due to ‘underwhelming evidence found,’ family says

The family of Patricia Wu-Murad, of Connecticut, say that the search for the missing hiker has ended after vanished from a trail in Japan in April.

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Vivek Ramaswamy calls to disrupt China-Russia alliance, says it would be like splitting Germany and Japan

2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called for a potential 'decoupling' of U.S. and China on a business level, as well as a new approach to Russia.

Japan June 3, 2023

Sexual assault victim ordered to pay abuser's wife damages in twisted court case

Two cases in Japan that were tried and decided in the past few months ended in mixed results as the courts didn't recognize some harassment despite ordering damages paid.

Japan June 2, 2023

Japan’s birth rate hits record low

The birth rate in Japan has declined for a seventh consecutive year. The country’s current population of 125 million is projected to fall to 87 million by 2070.

Japan June 2, 2023

Tropical Storm Mawar triggers floods, mudslides in Japan as rain intensifies

Tropical Storm Mawar brought heavy rains to Japan, on June 2, 2023. The storm has led to mudslides and floods in the country's central and western regions.

Japan June 1, 2023

Japan’s southern islands prepare for Tropical Storm Mawar

Businesses and residents in Japan are making preparations as weakened Tropical Storm Mawar, previously a typhoon, approaches the country’s southern Okinawa islands.

World May 31, 2023

South Korea recovers piece from North Korea's failed spy satellite rocket launch: 'serious defects'

South Korea's Defense Ministry said its military salvaged a white, metal cylinder that is believed to be part of the crashed North Korean rocket, which failed to launch.

North Korea May 30, 2023

North Korea missile launch that put South Korea, Japan on high alert ends in failure

North Korea launched a rocket early Wednesday morning, putting South Korea and Japan on high alert as residents were advised to take shelter before it ended in failure.

Japan May 30, 2023

Japanese government’s policy against gay marriage is unconstitutional, court rules

A Japanese court ruled Tuesday that it is unconstitutional for the country to not recognize same-sex marriages. Supporters say the ruling was a step toward marriage equality.

Japan May 29, 2023

Japanese PM's son resigns government post over executive residence partying scandal

Shotaro Kishida, son of conservative Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, has resigned from his position as the Asian nation's executive secretary for political affairs.

North Korea May 29, 2023

North Korea tells neighboring Japan of plans to launch satellite, safety warning issued

North Korea notified neighboring Japan on Monday that it expects to launch a satellite in the coming days, which would require long-range missile technology.