Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:45
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect unfit to stand trial, UN court rules
Félicien Kabuga, alleged to have financed Hutu militias, was arrested in France after 26 years on the run.
2023-06-07 15:58
Swedes Warm Up to Euro as Krona Approaches All-Time-Lows
The Swedish population has become less hostile to the idea of adopting the euro as the krona is
2023-06-07 14:45
Contaminated Drugs, Shredded Papers: US FDA Uncovers Failures in India Pharma Factories
US inspectors have in recent months uncovered wide-ranging lapses at factories run by some of India’s biggest pharmaceutical
2023-06-07 13:52
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
SEC Seeks to Freeze Binance.US Assets and Protect Customer Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission said it’s seeking to freeze Binance.US’s assets and protect customer funds, including through
2023-06-07 10:24
Japanese Airlines Near Jet Orders as Soon as Paris Air Show
Japan’s two biggest airlines are in advanced talks to buy aircraft from Airbus SE and Boeing Co., with
2023-06-07 06:17
Merck Sues US, Calling Move to Cut Drug Prices ‘Extortion’
Merck & Co. is suing the US over a law that will allow the government to negotiate prescription-drug
2023-06-07 01:46
SEC’s Coinbase Lawsuit Heralds Deepening US Crypto Crackdown
The Securities and Exchange Commission widened its sweeping crackdown on crypto by accusing Coinbase Global Inc. of running
2023-06-07 00:49
Palau country profile
Provides an overview of Palau , including key events and facts about this tropical island nation in the northern Pacific.
2023-06-06 19:29
US Treasuries Blacklisted by German State as ESG Law Takes Hold
For an illustration of how wildly different the debate around ESG is in Europe and the US, look
2023-06-06 19:23
Ukraine Blames Russia for Dam Blast As War Intensifies
Ukraine said Russian forces blew up a giant dam in the country’s south, unleashing a torrent of floodwater
2023-06-06 16:56