The measure sparks criticism from motorists and opposition, who see it as an extra tax burden.

He was critically injured in a game of "run it straight", which has become a social media trend.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says Palestinians have collected supplies, though the scale is unclear.

On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades.

Singh still faces a separate case of sexual harassment and stalking by six adult wrestlers, which he has denied.

Pyongyang says Washington's plan to counter aerial threats is "the height of self-righteousness".

Pyongyang says Washington's plan to counter aerial threats is "the height of self-righteousness".

He was critically injured in a game of "run it straight", which has become a social media trend.

A Unifil spokesperson said the main violations of a ceasefire deal reached six months ago are from the Israeli side.

Under a ceasefire deal, Hezbollah agreed to remove its fighters from southern Lebanon and Israel agreed to withdraw its troops.

More than 90% of parents of elementary and junior high school students in Okinawa say their lives have become more difficult, according to a 2024 survey on child poverty conducted by the prefecture. The results highlight how rising prices are putting serious pressure on households raising children. (News On Japan)

The city of Sapporo announced that this year's Lilac Festival, which concluded on May 25th, drew a record-breaking 769,000 visitors. (News On Japan)

Japan’s net foreign assets hit a record high at the end of last year, but the country has fallen from the top global position for the first time in 34 years, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance. (News On Japan)

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again accusing Japan of deliberately weakening the yen to boost its exports, claiming the government is guiding the currency downward in a move reminiscent of the 1985 Plaza Accord. (News On Japan)

Kami Rita Sherpa is a "global symbol of Everest itself", says the expedition organiser.

Kami Rita Sherpa is a "global symbol of Everest itself", says the expedition organiser.

An 850-year-old sacred tree with ties to Ryoma Sakamoto has collapsed at Takenobu Inari Shrine in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, damaging parts of the shrine's main and auxiliary buildings. No injuries were reported. (News On Japan)

Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi announced that 19 companies have applied to purchase a total of 90,824 tons of government reserve rice under a discretionary contract framework. He added that distribution could begin as early as May 29th, with sales expected to start in stores during the first week of June. (News On Japan)

The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.

The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.