In Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, a rice field artwork featuring Decopin—the pet dog of Shohei Ohtani from Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers—has drawn attention, with the image created using green rice plants and ornamental varieties that turn white and red. (News On Japan)

US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, while Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.

The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.

A man being held in detention has filed a lawsuit against Osaka Prefecture, claiming police violated his right to remain silent by confiscating a T-shirt bearing the phrase "I refuse to be interrogated." (News On Japan)

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

US president warns Hamas "it will only get worse" if they do not accept the deal.

A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.

The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.

Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.

Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

Japan’s land values have risen nationwide for the fourth consecutive year, with the National Tax Agency releasing new roadside land prices on July 1st that show a continued upward trend driven by suburbanization and redevelopment. (News On Japan)

As it stands, Republicans in the Senate are yet to convince key holdouts to support Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.