Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, officials worry for the trees' faring during this year's tourist season.
Environment
7:30am
China put forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallied support from Gulf countries and opposed a United Nations proposal in the country's latest push for a more prominent role in global affairs.
World
3:25pm
Ma Xingrui is a member of the party's Central Committee and served as party secretary of the Xinjiang region in China's northwest from 2021 to 2025.
11:45am
Transitioning to an elected government is seen as a way to improve frosty relations with some Southeast Asian neighbors following the military takeover.
Saturday 9:08am
Tsunami waves up to 75 centimetres above normal tides were recorded at several monitoring stations around the Molucca Sea coast.
Thu, Apr 2
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced governments overseas to get creative.
Tue, Mar 31
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals.
Mon, Mar 30
The Red Bull driver is among the drivers struggling after one of the most significant regulation changes in F1 took place this season.
Motorsport
Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka.
Meaningful technology upgrades may be the key to regain markets, analysts say. BYD in early March launched a new generation of the powerful “blade” EV battery that can achieve a nearly full charge in nine minutes.
Business
Sun, Mar 29
The Commerce Ministry said the new probes are a response to two investigations announced by Trump earlier this month against multiple countries, including China.
The Kiwi driver will provisionally start 14th on the grid for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, after a frustrating day at the Suzuka Circuit.
They also arrested Ramesh Lekhak, the former home minister who has been accused of ordering authorities to fire on protesters.
Crime and Justice
Sat, Mar 28
Events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off, with the next F1 race not until May 3 in Miami.
Fri, Mar 27
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, Lawson said the sport's new regulations and cars had transformed how drivers approached a race weekend.
New Zealand
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was initially praised for her lack of response, but is now facing criticism for not appealing the comment.
Sun, Mar 22
At least 59 others were injured after the blaze, likely triggered by an explosion, broke out at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.
Sat, Mar 21
It's the latest joint public appearance from the North Korean leader and his daughter, amid swirling speculation she is his likely heir.
Fri, Mar 20
Trump made a particularly uncomfortable remark invoking Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour when asked why the US didn’t notify allies ahead of the strikes in Iran.
The unusual fair, now in its second year, has broached the subject that's uncomfortable for many.
Tue, Mar 17
The Racing Bulls driver finished seventh in both races, securing eight points and jumping up to ninth in the World Drivers Championship standings.
Mon, Mar 16
The 19-year-old Italian pulled clear of an entertaining battle between Russell and the two Ferraris to take a commanding win at the Chinese Grand Prix overnight.
The North Korean leader's daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, has been accompanying her father at numerous high-profile events amid speculation she’s being groomed as his heir.
Sun, Mar 15
Lawson qualified 14th after his final quick lap was interrupted by a yellow flag.
The Kiwi driver stormed through the field from 13th to finish seventh, securing his first points of the 2026 season.
Sat, Mar 14
