An appeals court Tuesday handed France’s far-right chief Marine Le Pen a one-year term with an ankle tag over a fake jobs scam in the European parliament, casting doubt on whether she…
Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency
Japan is moving forward with plans to establish more formal guidelines for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in Japan, as part of a broader push by the government to strengthen integration and…
Japan tests AI systems to identify trees at risk of collapse
TOKYO — Engineers in Japan are developing AI-based systems to identify roadside and park trees at risk of falling or shedding branches, as aging urban trees and a shortage of specialists raise…
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request, the head…
17 Nurses in Same Ohio Hospital Unit Pregnant at Once, Setting New Record
At least 17 nurses working in the same unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, are pregnant at the same time, all expecting their babies before the year runs out —…
Carlos Ghosn says he’d be best person to head Nissan now
Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan in December 2019 was a genuine real-world incident, not a hypothetical or fictional account. He fled to Lebanon after being accused in Japan of financial misconduct, and…
Takaichi to visit India this week for talks with PM Modi
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will make a three-day visit to India from July 1 to 3 to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to deepen cooperation for economic growth…
Singapore film The Violinist wins top prize at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
SINGAPORE — The Violinist won the top prize at the 50th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, held June 21–27 in Annecy, France, becoming the first Singapore-produced animated feature to claim the Cristal,…
Florida Mother arrested for slapping 6-Year-Old son as he struggled to help her complete delivery
A Florida mother was arrested this week after being caught on camera slapping her young son as he struggled to help her complete an Instacart delivery. Surveillance footage captured the interaction just…
John Bolton, Trump critic, pleads guilty in classified documents case
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during President Donald Trump’s first term, told a federal court he mishandled national security information, Reuters reported. The 77-year-old, who later became a critic…