The number of cormorants living near Lake Biwa has surged in recent years, and their impact is increasingly spilling into nearby residential neighborhoods. Once limited to the shoreline and riverbanks, the birds are now flocking to urban areas, causing serious problems with their droppings, foul odor, and incessant cries. Residents say the situation is becoming intolerable. (News On Japan)

Sony Group announced on May 14th that its net profit for the year ending March 2025 rose 17.6% year-on-year to a record 1.1416 trillion yen. The strong performance was driven by brisk sales in its gaming division, including the PlayStation 5, as well as continued growth in its music business. (News On Japan)

The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University was arrested by immigration agents in March.

Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?

Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.

The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.

Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.

Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.

The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

As one of 25 member groups on the IMF board, India's influence at the fund is limited, say experts.

Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.

Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.

Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.

Japan’s growing donut market has entered a new phase with the opening of popular American chain Randy’s Donuts’ first store in Daikanyama, Shibuya, marking its debut with handmade offerings and an iconic oversized donut monument as the 'donut Sengoku era' intensifies. (News On Japan)

Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.

Kadoya Sesame Mills and Takemoto Oil & Fat have been accused of forming a cartel over the wholesale pricing of sesame oil and related products, prompting Japan’s Fair Trade Commission to issue an elimination order against the two companies. (News On Japan)

The Japanese government has set a new wage policy target aimed at achieving a real wage increase of around 1% by fiscal 2029, taking inflation into account. To support this goal, it plans to mobilize public and private investment totaling approximately 60 trillion yen over the next five years to boost corporate productivity. (News On Japan)