6:18 am, Tuesday, 5 May 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Rafah reopening talks inch forward as Israel, Egypt coordinate under fragile truce
Border logistics, politics and aid flows Israel and Egypt are laying the groundwork to reopen the Rafah crossing for people
Sendai bear shooting tests Japan’s new urban wildlife rules
Safety first, but at what cost? Authorities in Sendai shot a bear that wandered into a residential area at dawn,
Zelensky seeks fresh backing from Trump as Ukraine braces for a hard winter
Aid calculus, battlefield pressure Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is making an unusual pitch this week: a direct appeal to Donald
Sri Lanka to Require Online Travel Permit for All Short-Stay Visitors from October 15
Sri Lanka has announced that all short-stay travelers—including Bangladeshi citizens—will need to secure an *Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)* before entering
A HOKKAIDO LIBRARY’S BULLETIN BOARD TURNS INTO A NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A small-town Q&A for teens becomes a cultural touchstone In Shari, a Hokkaido seaside town, a library’s simple idea—invite teenagers
WAYMO LINES UP LONDON AS ITS FIRST OVERSEAS ROBOTAXI SERVICE
UK green lights limited self-driving pilots from 2026 Waymo says it plans to launch robotaxi rides in London next year,
Tourist-favorite Okinawa water buffalo carts adopt tap-to-pay
Tradition meets touchless On remote islets in Okinawa, Japan, visitors often cross shallow sea between Iriomote and Yubu while seated
California offshore drilling fight reignites as Trump officials back company after massive spill
Regulatory clash and legal risks A decade after a ruptured pipeline fouled 150 miles of California coastline, a revived bid
After Osaka Expo, Japan’s regions race to turn buzz into bookings
Local governments pivot from pavilion hype to real itineraries With the 184-day Osaka Expo now closed, local governments across Japan
Myanmar’s junta concedes its 2025 election won’t be nationwide
Limited polls amid an expanding civil war Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has publicly acknowledged that the general election
