Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Tokyo

April 4, 2024

Japan’s oldest man dies at 112

On Wednesday, Guinness World Records said that the world’s oldest man, Juan Vicente Perez, had died at 114 in Venezuela.

Gisaburo Sonobe
March 17, 2024

Putin wins re-election as Russia president for fifth term

Opposition figures were not allowed to contest the election.

Vladimir Putin
November 8, 2023

G7 says expansion of humanitarian aid in Gaza urgently needed

Japan is prepared to provide further humanitarian aid to Gaza, totalling around $65 million.

Gaza destruction
November 7, 2023

Hilda Baci dethroned as Irish cook sets new longest cooking record

“That was just a rumour, records can be broken anytime”

Hilda Baci and Alan Fisher
January 31, 2023

Japan, NATO to strengthen ties amid Russia, China threat

“Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has shattered the peace and shaken the foundation of the rules-based international order.”

Fumio Kishida
September 27, 2022

Protests at assassinated Japanese ex-prime minister’s funeral

The late Shinzo Abe was known in Japan for his controversial nationalist agenda and his involvement in nepotism scandals.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe
August 16, 2022

Commonwealth Games medalist Patience George slams FG, Cross River

“As for the federal government, it is only when there is a major championship that some of us get to see and feel its presence.”

Patience George, President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Ben Ayade.
August 9, 2022

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

Issey Miyake Studio and Issey Miyake Group revealed that the late designer passed away on August 5 from liver cancer. He forbade funeral or memorial service.

Issey Miyake
August 5, 2022

Pelosi praises Taiwan as China military drills continue

Ms Pelosi’s diplomatic support to Taipei infuriated China, prompting it to hold live-fire military drills in the waters off Taiwan.

Nancy Pelosi. [PHOTO CREDIT: AP News]