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March 6, 2025

FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons retain top spot in Africa; 36th globally

This first ranking of 2025 sees the Super Falcons holding steady, maintaining their 1622 points and position as Africa’s top team.

Super Falcons
January 31, 2025

Immigration of foreign workers to Japan surpasses 2.3 million amid high demand, ageing population

Japan has the highest share of people aged 65 and older, which stood at 29.9 per cent in 2022 and has contributed to the country’s high demand for foreign workers.

Foreign workers in Japan; ageing Japanese
November 28, 2024

Publishers seek involvement in change of education curriculum

Mr Anioke said that publishers’ involvement was necessary because of the pivotal role of publishers in actualising such a change.

Textbooks used to illustrate the story
October 30, 2024

UN sends letter to Israeli PM on concerns over UNRWA ban

Mr Guterres stressed that UNRWA is the principal means by which essential assistance is supplied to Palestine refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory.

António Guterres
October 29, 2024

Suicide rates among Japanese students remain high: Report

According to the report, the suicide rate, indicating deaths per 100,000 people, held steady at 17.6.

Suicide rope
October 29, 2024

Meta faces new lawsuits in Japan over alleged scam ads

A similar suit was filed against Meta earlier in 2024 in Kobe.

Meta
October 23, 2024

Germany, Canada, Japan’s movies for showcase as 17th China children’s film festival opens

The southwestern metropolis of Chengdu will showcase 37 children’s films, featuring 22 Chinese films and 15 international ones.

17th China International Children's Film Festival
October 22, 2024

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan hit record high: Report

Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, in Japan, have marked a record high for the third straight week, local media reported on Tuesday

Patients in German hospital
October 17, 2024

Japan supports ADF with $421 million concessional loan

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has supported the African Development Fund with a landmark ¥51.67 billion ($421 million) concessional donor loan.

JICA and ADF
September 25, 2024

Heavy rainfall kills nine people in Japan’s Ishikawa

The report said 5,216 households were experiencing water shortages due to power outages and water pipe damage.

Body bags