A quake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's Hokkaido on Monday, with no tsunami warning issued, the country's weather agency said. ( read original story ...)
Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Japan’s Hokkaido
A 6.1 magnitude earthquak struck Japan's Hokkaido island on Monday (April 27) morning.The quake, which happened at about 6.24am (Singapore time), happened at a depth of 80km in the southern Tokachi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north
Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes in the northern part of the country, with ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Earthquake Update: 6.1 Quake Strikes Japan As Authorities Assess Coastal Tsunami Warning Status
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, causing significant tremors but no tsunami threat. Authorities are conducting safety checks, and the Japan Meteorological Agency monitors for ... ( read original story ...)
Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern Japan
A strong, 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 5:23 a.m. Japan time about 11 miles west of Sarabetsu, Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
2026 Mutua Madrid Open: Sabalenka [1st] vs. Osaka [15th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
Preview the the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open match between Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka, plus betting odds, insights and head-to-head-stats. ( read original story ...)
Japan is sending warships to Australia in a landmark deal, and there could be plenty more to follow
Australia's multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. ( read original story ...)
Kalinina eliminated from Madrid Open by former world No. 1 Osaka
Kalinina faced the Japanese star in the third round of the competition. Osaka, currently the top-ranked player in Japan, dominated the opening set with a 6-1 victory. The second set followed a similar ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka extends streak, sets Osaka Madrid showdown
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jaqueline Cristian 6-1, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open last 16, extending her winning streak to 14 matches and improving her 2026 record to 25-1. The defending ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka, Osaka set Madrid showdown as Alcaraz exits Paris
Aryna Sabalenka extended her 2026 record to 25-1 with a dominant win in Madrid, setting up a round-of-16 clash against Naomi Osaka, who also advanced in straight sets. Meanwhile, world No. 2 Carlos ... ( read original story ...)
Raiders Sign ‘Tokyo Toe’ Kansei Matsuzawa to UDFA Contract, What to Know About Former Hawaii Kicker
Former Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, also known as the "Tokyo Toe," is one step closer to becoming the first Japanese-born player to see NFL action. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes in the northern part of the country, with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Sabalenka to renew rivalry on clay in Madrid
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a clay-court showdown at the Mutua Madrid Open after easy third-round wins. ( read original story ...)
Madrid: Naomi Osaka routs qualifier to set up Aryna Sabalenka showdown
Osaka set to meet Sabalenka in the Madrid round-of-16 after beating Anhelina Kalinina. ( read original story ...)
Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated
More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain two wildfires for a fourth straight day on Saturday, as the blazes pushed closer to residential areas and forced ... ( read original story ...)
Worker dies after 5-hour entrapment in Tokyo amusement park ride
Tokyo Dome Corporation has closed all attractions indefinitely and is offering full refunds to guests as police and fire personnel investigate the incident. ( read original story ...)