Toyota and Docomo among firms tapping self-driving to ease local transport woes
Sun Mar 01 11:37 pm
Amid a nationwide shortage of drivers, broad adoption of autonomous driving will rest on establishing strong safety measures and cutting costs.
Melania Trump to chair U.N. Security Council as Iran war rages
Sun Mar 01 11:31 pm
Political and financial tensions have mounted between the U.S. and the United Nations in recent years, with Washington chafing at its role as the main contributor to the U.N.
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Sun Mar 01 11:17 pm
Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal allies in the Middle East, said it launched its attack against Israel in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The rocky road to Nepal's elections is paved with dramatic developments
Sun Mar 01 11:10 pm
Protests in the country have stemmed from public frustration at corruption, economic stagnation and an aging political elite seen as out of touch.
Lessons for Japan from Russia’s war in Ukraine
Sun Mar 01 10:55 pm
Japan aims to become a wartime-resilient “unmanned systems hub” by expanding domestic military-drone production and integrating allied cooperation.
Australian Grand Prix chief says Middle East travel issues will not impact race
Sun Mar 01 10:22 pm
Formula One teams recently completed preseason testing in the Gulf State of Bahrain, and many team personnel were scheduled to pass through Qatar or the United Arab Emirates.
Japanese firms start job seminars for 2027 graduates
Sun Mar 01 9:47 pm
The rapid spread of artificial intelligence technology has led to intense competition for science and engineering talent.
Stocks open lower in Tokyo and the yen weak after U.S. and Israel strike Iran
Sun Mar 01 9:29 pm
Trading is volatile, with oil falling back after a sharp spike and share prices recovering slightly.
Japan aims to expand use of soil from Fukushima decontamination
Sun Mar 01 9:17 pm
The Environment Ministry is seeking to reuse soil with low levels of radioactive contamination, collected from areas polluted due to the 2011 meltdown.
Insurers urge Australia to launch $21 billion flood defense fund
Sun Mar 01 9:17 pm
The funding would be used on tasks including adding more flood-protection infrastructure like dams or levees, and also for a property buyback program.
Blasts in Kabul as Afghan government says it is responding to Pakistani attacks
Sun Mar 01 9:16 pm
Months of cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared again since Afghanistan recently launched an offensive along the frontier.
The evolution of Giorgia Meloni: Her plan for Italy and fears of AI
Sun Mar 01 9:04 pm
If she is going to clinch reelection next year, Giorgia Meloni knows she needs to maintain a good economic track record regardless of the cross-currents from AI or the White House.
