Snow in Midsummer' director Chong Keat Aun tackles Malaysia's controversial baby hatch programs and women's rights in Tokyo world premiering drama. ( read original story ...)
Afghan Director Roya Sadat Battles Exile, Taliban Rule to Complete Tokyo Bound ‘Sima’s Song’: ‘Women Have Fewer Rights Than a Convict’
Roya Sadat's latest feature "Sima's Song," world premiering at the Tokyo International Film Festival, chronicles a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's history through the lens of two college students in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Political Shakeup
Voters rebuke the ruling LDP party, but at the risk of a defense setback. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka talks about weight loss expectations she put on herself after childbirth
Tennis star Naomi Osaka shared a candid Instagram post over the weekend about the journey her body has been on since giving birth. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Candid About ‘Disheartening’ Struggle to Lose Weight After Welcoming Daughter Shai: ‘I Felt Really Ashamed’
The tennis pro welcomed her first child, daughter Shai, with rapper Cordae in July 2023 Naomi Osaka is opening up about her challenging weight loss journey after welcoming her daughter Shai in July ... ( read original story ...)
Election shock: Japan’s ruling LDP coalition loses grip on lower house majority
In a significant political upset, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party coalition failed to secure the 233 seats required to maintain its majority in the country's lower house in Sunday's general election. ( read original story ...)
After Emotional Confession on Weight Struggles, Naomi Osaka Reflects on Bold ‘Kanye West’ Choice to Capture Her Taxing Journey
On October 27, Naomi Osaka revealed her struggles and triumphs in losing weight after childbirth. The post After Emotional Confession on Weight Struggles, Naomi Osaka Reflects on Bold ‘Kanye West’ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou on why he thinks ‘mature’ Jack Draper has ‘no limits’
Naomi Osakas coach Patrick Mouratoglou on why British No 1 Jack Draper has a bright future ahead of him; Watch all the ATP and WTA action on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ which is integrated into ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP will try to stay in power despite election losses
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is looking to make policy deals short of expanding its ruling coalition after the ruling party was crushed in weekend elections where they lost their majority. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss
Japan's prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to continue ruling the country despite a bruising loss suffered by his party at the general election. The country now faces an uncertain political future as the coalition led by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament, its worst result in over a ...
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan’s long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandals ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Pro-Palestine Lawmakers Hold on to their Seats in Parliament Elections
Amid a majority loss by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the two Reiwa Party voices of Gaza retain their seats in Parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rally as yen tumbles after coalition drubbing
Japanese stocks rose on Monday as the yen careened to a three-month low after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing in Sunday's election, raising uncertainty over the path for policy and the economy. ( read original story ...)
Voters deliver a historic rebuke to Japan’s ruling coalition
JAPAN’S RULING coalition failed in lower-house elections on October 27th to secure a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009. This stunning rebuke of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) reflects voters’ frustrations over recent political scandals and the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Ishin party loses momentum outside Osaka amid LDP backlash
Nippon Ishin (the Japan Innovation Party) failed to maintain its 43 seats in the Oct. 27 House of Representatives election, lacking the momen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals extent of injury after cutting tennis season short
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed the details of her injury, which forced her to cut her season short. The former Women’s Tennis Association No. 1 player had to retire from her match ... ( read original story ...)