Trump and advisers charged in Georgia for 2020 election scheme Keith Preston 2 years ago Top News Stories Typhoon Lan brings damage and power outages to western Kansai In the wake of the storm, the city of Tottori released water from the Saji River Dam late afternoon Tuesday due to fears that the dam would overflow. Japan marks 78th anniversary of the end of World War II Members of bereaved families from 10 prefectures were unable to participate in the ceremony due to Typhoon Lan. Record number of teachers quit for mental health reasons in 2021 Education ministry officials say long working hours is one of the factors behind the rise. Return of Chinese group tours to Japan to bring economic boost The average amount of spending by individual Chinese tourists is the second largest at ¥338,238, just behind ¥358,888 by travelers from the U.K. Japan’s GDP soars to 6% on strong exports as consumption falters Capital spending by businesses was flat, versus forecasts of a 0.4% increase, while private consumption unexpectedly declined by 0.5%. Other Stories WORLD Trump and advisers charged in Georgia for 2020 election scheme The indictment cites a number of crimes that Trump or his associates allegedly committed from before the Nov. 3, 2020, election until September 2022. JAPAN Museums struggle to preserve suicide notes of Japanese WWII pilots Over time, the materials have deteriorated and the color of the ink has changed. JAPAN Giving birth in Japan? Here’s what you need to know. Giving birth can be overwhelming — even more so if you don’t understand the local language or know the steps you need to take. WORLD Maui teams search through ashes as many await news of loved ones Destruction and ongoing hazards left by wildfires stymie search operations as hundreds of people in Lahaina, on Maui island, remain unaccounted for. SOCCER Bold steps needed from JFA, WE League to maintain momentum after WWC After Nadeshiko Japans inspiring quarterfinal run in New Zealand, the countrys soccer bodies must avoid the missteps of the post-2011 boom and bust. MORE SPORTS Injuries delay Japan’s naming of full World Cup squad Head coach Jamie Joseph will wait until the tournament deadline of Aug. 21 before confirming his final three players for France. COMMENTARY A new tide of weapons imports, production and development Some countries are beginning to diversify when looking for partners for their arms needs. BUSINESS Beijing aims to regulate China’s AI sector while maintaining edge Like Europe, China is moving ahead with government oversight of what may be the most promising — and controversial — technology of the last 30 years. WORLD Afghan women set up secret businesses to escape Taliban bans The administration has banned women from most jobs, barred girls from secondary and higher education, and restricted their movement. Attack the System Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
