On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.

Japan’s benchmark stock index closed above the 65,000 level for the first time on May 25th, as optimism over easing tensions in the Middle East and continued enthusiasm for AI-related shares pushed the market to another record high. (News On Japan)

Skymark on May 25th unveiled its new Boeing 737-8 aircraft from the Boeing MAX series, becoming the first domestic airline in Japan to introduce the model. The aircraft will begin commercial operations on May 28th. (News On Japan)

Two 19-year-old men have been arrested in connection with the robbery of 2 kilograms of gold bars on a street in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward on April 28th, while the stolen gold remains missing. (News On Japan)

The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will arrive in Japan on May 26th for a state visit, placing renewed attention on a country that is closely tied to Japan's crude oil import routes, the situation surrounding Taiwan, and the future of Japan's security and economy. (News On Japan)

The Hands Shibuya store, a longtime landmark in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, will close in November this year, bringing its 48-year history to an end. (News On Japan)

A former employee of a girls bar in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district was sentenced by the Tokyo District Court to 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for three years, and fined 300,000 yen after being convicted of forcing a female co-worker into prostitution. (News On Japan)

Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

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The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.

Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.

Wakatakakage completed a remarkable comeback from major knee surgery and a fall to the lower divisions by winning his second top-division championship at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 24th, ending a 25-tournament wait for another Emperor's Cup. (News On Japan)

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

A runaway horse collided with spectators during the traditional Soma Nomaoi festival in Fukushima Prefecture on May 24th, injuring six people, after the rider fell off during the race, causing the animal to bolt into the crowd. (News On Japan)

Nearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.

Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.