A mysterious object floating softly through the air has captured widespread attention online, with researchers at Nagoya University developing an ultra-lightweight material that appears to behave like a real-life “flying carpet.” (News On Japan)

Aichi Financial Group, which owns Aichi Bank, and Mie Prefecture-based Sanjusan Financial Group announced that they have reached a basic agreement toward a management integration. (News On Japan)

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

I have often thought that the true rhythm of a city like Tokyo is best understood not from the high-rise lobby of a luxury hotel, but from the quiet side streets where the local vending machines hum through the night and the scent of a neighborhood bakery begins to drift at dawn – a perspective that is becoming increasingly attractive as we all try to navigate through (and at times, away from) a more and more complicated digital world. (News On Japan)

Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto held a retirement press conference in her hometown of Kobe, where she also revealed that she married in May. (News On Japan)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s subsidy program for “painless childbirth” has received far more applications than expected within its first six months, leading to significant delays in payments, it was revealed on May 14th. (News On Japan)

Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.

Nissan Motor announced its financial results for the year through March 2026 on May 14th, reporting a net loss for the second consecutive year as the company continues efforts to rebuild its business. (News On Japan)

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Attacks are continuing after Ukraine's president warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes throughout Wednesday.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.

The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.