Thursday, June 18, 2026

Japan

June 16, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Transit ships may take weeks to resume, says Japanese expert 

The agreement between ​Washington and Tehran has not changed Mr Tamura’s view, the FT report said.

Strait of Hormuz
June 15, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands 2-2 Japan

Hajime Moriyasu, Japan’s coach, said he was “disappointed that we failed to win.”

Netherlands vs Japan
June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
June 3, 2026

Four teams lead Asia’s hopes at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation is one of the regions that benefited from FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams.

Socceroos
May 27, 2026

Estadio BBVA: 2026 World Cup playing field for Tunisia vs Japan, South Africa vs South Korea, Tunisia vs Sweden

Estadio BBVA will host four matches, including group stage fixtures between Tunisia vs Japan, South Africa vs South Korea, Tunisia vs Sweden and a round of 32 match.

Estadio BBVA
May 21, 2026

UN Security Council reform ‘absolutely’ needed, says Guterres

The UN secretary-general, António Guterres, has underscored the need to expand UN Security Council membership to curb the impunity of veto-wielding “superpowers”.

May 20, 2026

FULL LIST: South Korea, Scotland, DR Congo, other nations unveil 26-man squad for FIFA 2026 World Cup

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the participating nations have continued to confirm their squad list for the tournament starting on June 11.

Scotland and DR Congo national teams
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
May 11, 2026

Health campaigners seek ban on mercury-based dentistry 

They noted that dental amalgam fillings are 50 per cent mercury, a major neurotoxin.

A dentist at work
April 21, 2026

Japan eases arms export rules to allow weapons sales

Growing regional tensions have contributed to the change, with North Korea and China viewed as security challenges due to their rapidly advancing military capabilities.

Sanae Takaichi