Sanae Takaichi. Remember that name. Dubbed the “Iron Lady”, Takaichi’s first official visit to Australia as Prime Minister is ...

Takako Matsu and Shizuka Ishibashi star as two women who redefine their relationship as friends while one sits for the other ...

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New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of World War II sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in ...

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison ...

Taipei, Taiwan — Japan’s southern island of Kyushu is known for its volcanic landscape and tonkatsu ramen, but the popular tourist destination is ground zero for one of the greatest shifts in Japan’s ...

May in Japan is always packed with unmissable festivals, spring flowers and exhibitions, beginning with the latter half of the Golden Week holiday and continuing through the month. As the weather ...

Amid calls for Australia to seek to lease submarines from Japan, Penny Wong insisted the government was committed to AUKUS.

May 8, 2026 • MUNA. Stephen Sanchez. Lykke Li. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 8. Plus, a handful of NPR Music ...

Under this Declaration, we put forth two joint statements in regards to critical minerals and energy security. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been inflicting enormous impact on the ...