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Japan drives $10b plan to counter oil risks in Asia

Initiative targets supply disruption, stockpiling, cleaner energy transition in the region

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Sanae Takaichi, prime minister of Japan

How Japan’s new shared custody law affects migrants

New law ends sole custody, boosts parental rights but challenges migrant families

Custody changes coincide with a generally stricter immigration landscape under Japan's new administration

Antonelli becomes youngest F1 championship leader

19-year-old took advantage of a mid-race safety car to leapfrog into the lead

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli holds the trophy during a celebration with his team after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 29, 2026.

Verstappen says ‘get out’ to reporter at Japanese GP

Red Bull driver was speaking to reporters in the team’s hospitality suite at Suzuka

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen awaits to be interviewed ahead of the March 29 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 26, 2026.

Japan edge Australia to claim third Women's Asian Cup

Tottenham star Hamano scores decisive goal as 74,357 fans watch the high-stakes clash

Japan's Maika Hamano celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Pearl Harbor shadow: Trump remark rattles Japan ties

Iran war tensions spill into alliance as ‘surprise’ comment draws backlash

A remark by US President Donald Trump on Pearl Harbor during talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked unease in Japan.

Punch the Monkey is now better, Zoo addresses concerns

Keeper update says viral macaque is eating alone and bonding with troop

This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture.

New UAE job, residency: How Expo Osaka changed her life

Akari Okita, former Youth Ambassador at UAE Pavilion, now works as a chef in Abu Dhabi

New UAE job, residency, first Ramadan – How UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka changed her life

UAE ‘Palm’ Pavilion wins Gold at German Design Award

90 palm-inspired columns rising 16 metres shaped oasis-like canopy

UAE ‘Palm’ Pavilion wins Gold at German Design Award after drawing 5m visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka

Meet Punch: Lonely monkey clings to toy, world in tears

Videos of baby monkey Punch clinging to his toy go viral, inspiring #HangInTherePunch

This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture.

Takaichi wins big in Japan poll, media projections show

Ruling bloc looked on course to have secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house

Capitalising on her honeymoon start as Japan’s first woman premier, Takaichi’s ruling bloc looked on course to have secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house, according to media estimates.

Japan votes: PM Sanae Takaichi aims for victory

Heavy snow may affect voting as Japan’s conservatives aim for landslide win

Voting begins for Japan’s Lower House election

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