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Pakistan's cricket captain Fatima Sana just shattered the world record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 international cricket, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls. The 24-year-old's explosive performance led her team to a dominant series sweep against Zimbabwe at home in Karachi.
British rock icons Deep Purple brought their guitars to Japan's Prime Minister's office for an unforgettable meeting. PM Sanae Takaichi, a drummer herself, welcomed the legendary band she's admired for decades.
Japan's Prime Minister pledges government support to help workers earn raises that beat rising costs. The commitment came at the country's largest labor gathering, signaling renewed focus on economic fairness.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a former heavy metal drummer and Margaret Thatcher admirer, is winning her snap election in a landslide after just four months in office. Her bold political gamble is paying off in a historic victory.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring American service members in a powerful display of the enduring friendship between former wartime enemies. The gesture caps a historic visit strengthening ties between the longtime allies.
Japan is taking a major step toward gender equality by allowing married people to legally use their original surnames without adding their spouse's name. The policy change, backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, could become law this parliamentary session.
Japan just took a major step toward gender equality by approving a plan that could let people legally use their maiden names without adding their married surname. The five-year plan, championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aims to expand choices for millions of Japanese citizens.
Australia and Japan strengthened their 50-year friendship with groundbreaking deals on energy security, defense, and critical minerals. The summit blended serious diplomacy with a lighthearted exchange of heavy metal memorabilia.
Hikaru Fujita announced her pregnancy mid-campaign, challenging Japan's political system where women hold just 16% of House seats. Her husband took leave from his physics job to help lead her groundbreaking campaign.
Japan and India are joining forces to turn cow manure into fuel for cars, aiming to build 1,000 biogas plants across India. The partnership transforms agricultural waste into clean energy while cutting India's reliance on imported oil.
Vietnam and Japan just locked in six agreements to supercharge climate action, AI, and semiconductor development together. The partnership includes $5 billion in annual Japanese investment and plans to double bilateral trade by 2030.
Fifteen years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan's Tohoku region, the nation paused to remember those lost while reflecting on remarkable rebuilding progress. Communities across Japan united in memorial services, showing how resilience can honor tragedy.
Japan's government is considering its highest civilian honor for speedskater Miho Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals. The recognition celebrates her decades of excellence and inspiration to millions.
Japan's top government spokesman met with Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, and vowed to bring all abductees home. Nearly 29,000 people signed a petition demanding action on the decades-old case.
Japan successfully completed its sixth and final evacuation flight from the Middle East, bringing home over 1,100 people to safety. The mission shows how governments can protect their citizens during international crises without leaving anyone behind.
The United States and Iran have agreed to end military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, marking a potential turning point for Middle East peace. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Switzerland on June 19.
Two endangered Komodo dragons are heading to Japan this summer as part of a groundbreaking conservation partnership. The breeding program could help protect the world's largest lizards from extinction.
Britain and Japan are finalizing an £18 billion investment package that will create tens of thousands of new jobs across the UK. The historic agreement includes major offshore wind projects and cutting-edge nuclear technology partnerships.
Japan is expanding financial support to help municipalities teach foreign residents local customs like trash sorting and neighborhood participation. The move comes as the country reaches a record 4.12 million foreign residents and aims to build harmony through understanding.
Britain and Japan just joined forces to create a new generation of compact, ultra-safe nuclear reactors that could bring clean power to remote areas. The partnership aims to speed up clean energy progress while creating thousands of skilled jobs.
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