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Sherif Tarek
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh on Monday.
WORLD
May 26, 2026
Israel will intensify Lebanon strikes amid U.S.-Iran deal talks
Iran has demanded the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon as part of any peace agreement with the U.S. that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A street in Cairo in March. Nissan hopes to benefit from Egypt, a country that has been charting a manufacturing and export-led revival.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 24, 2026
Nissan to ramp up Egypt carmaking in bid to boost Africa sales
A new production line will see the automaker deliver at least 10,000 extra cars annually.
A ballistic missile launch vehicle in Tehran on Feb. 11
WORLD / Politics
Apr 9, 2026
UAE says Iran¡¯s nuclear and military capabilities must be addressed
Iranian attacks on infrastructure, energy facilities and civilian sites over the past 40 days across the Persian Gulf require a ¡°firm position,¡± the UAE says.
A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on Sunday.
WORLD
Mar 30, 2026
Tehran briefly loses power after strikes as peace push ramps up
The arrival of a U.S. amphibious assault group and the Iran-backed Houthis to the conflict has raised fears of a possible escalation of the war.
Syrian Interior Ministry security forces vehicles prepare to enter the city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria, following an agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces reached on Jan. 30, in Al-hasakah, Syria, on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 3, 2026
Syria starts taking over Kurdish strongholds on U.S.-backed deal
The U.S., which has for years supported the Syrian Democratic Forces, pushed for the group¡¯s integration with the state and the implementation of the agreement.
Gaza City on Oct. 19. Israeli air strikes on Wednesday were the second deadliest wave of Israeli attacks in the territory since the U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10.
WORLD
Nov 20, 2025
Israeli army strikes Gaza as tensions with Hamas still simmering
The strikes are the second deadliest wave of Israeli attacks in the territory since the U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10.
Ambulances rush to the site of an Israeli drone attack that targeted the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Helweh near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Tuesday.
WORLD
Nov 19, 2025
Israeli strike kills 13 at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
The recurring Israeli strikes on Lebanon have stoked fears the truce could collapse, which would threaten an already shaky ceasefire in Gaza.
Members of Syria's security forces drive through the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jul 16, 2025
Israel carries out several airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon
Israel¡¯s government said it was acting in defense of the Druze community, a minority group the Jewish state has pledged to protect.
Smoke billows following Israeli strikes in the distance as members of Syria's security forces man rocket launchers in an area between Mazraa and Walga near the predominantly Druze city of Suwayda on Monday.
WORLD
Jul 15, 2025
Israel strikes Syria after clashes involving Druze minority
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the strikes as a ¡°clear warning¡± to the Syrian regime that Israel would not allow the Druze to be harmed.
Lebanese emergency teams cordon off the perimeter of a fire at the site of Israeli strikes following evacuation orders, in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday.
WORLD
Apr 28, 2025
Israel strikes Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut suburb
The Israeli Air Force fired three missiles at the target, causing damage to buildings and cars in the area, said Lebanon¡¯s state-run news agency NNA.
¡®Customer harassment¡¯ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
A "customer harassment" prevention awareness poster at the entrance of an Aoki Super supermarket in Aichi Prefecture
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
An Onitsuka Tiger store in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. The footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.
Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training
Activists put stickers on an image of Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin during a rally calling for a boycott of the Starbucks coffee chain in Seoul on May 27.
Tokyo launches scholarship program for students bound for top global universities
Students at the campus of Harvard University. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Tuesday announced a scholarship for top-level students who are looking to pursue higher education abroad.
Prices of chicken and eggs in Japan hit record highs
The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at ?309, matching the highest level marked in March and May.
Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Kaze Fujii received a second consecutive album of the year award for ¡°Prema,¡± his English-language debut, at the Music Awards Japan ceremony.
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka&#039;s influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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