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Japan "snow monkey" park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviour
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (308+ words) TOKYO: A Japanese park famous for "snow monkeys" soaking in hot springs will cap daily numbers after a surge in visitors and cases of bad behaviour including bathing with the animals, an official said Friday. Nestled in a valley with…...
Gulf states and the handover of Hormuz to Iran
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (602+ words) The Strait of Hormuz has been opened, and Iran has begun to act as its policeman, controlling maritime traffic and speaking of levying fees. The White House denies this, insisting there are no tolls and that Iran had pledged as…...
Trump slams Iran drone attack on cargo ship as "foolish" ceasefire violation
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (104+ words) arabnews. jp WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed Iran for carrying out a drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish" violation of the ceasefire in the Middle East war. His post on social media…...
Lebanon president welcomes French, Italian efforts to form coalition to succeed UNIFIL
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (344+ words) BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed on Friday France and Italy's efforts to set up a multinational coalition to succeed the UN peacekeeping force in his country, whose mandate expires at the end of the year. The peacekeeping force in…...
Riyadh, Tokyo discuss cooperation on smart cities and digital transformation
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (162+ words) RIYADH: Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike held virtual talks on strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise in digital transformation and smart city development. The meeting, attended by Saudi and Japanese officials, focused…...
Japan's progress paying off at World Cup, says Troussier
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (597+ words) TOKYO: Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation. Frenchman Troussier led Japan when they co-hosted the…...
Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (437+ words) ARLINGTON, Texas: Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup. Elanga's impressive left-footed strike…...
Seoul's Hello Kitty Apple Cafe brings out Sanrio's whimsy to real life'Arab News Japan
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (519+ words) When walking through the streets of Myeongdong, an adorable building decorated in vibrant shades of red and pink immediately catches the eye. Inside awaits a three-story Hello Kitty-themed cafe and gift shop. Filled with kawaii decorations, the cafe feels like…...
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach'Arab News Japan
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (372+ words) TOKYO: Japanese airlines cancelled more than 100 flights on Friday as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala was downgraded from a typhoon but…...
UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (76+ words) arabnews. jp - UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid - "All the eyes of the world are now on El-Obeid," Pekka Haavisto tells Sudan paramilitary leader leader Dagalo - He tells Arab…...