Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Will Japan’s first woman PM challenge the sumo ring taboo?

Japan’s first woman prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, now faces a symbolic test: whether to enter the male-only sumo ring to ...

Chinese buyers downplay Japan tensions at auto show

Car enthusiasts browsing Japanese brands at one of China’s biggest annual auto shows shrugged off diplomatic tensions between the two countries on Saturday, saying quality and value for money still ...

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

China accused Japan of threatening an armed intervention over Taiwan and said that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent ...
FIFA

Egawa and Oino inspire Japan to victory

Japan made light work of New Zealand in their FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup opener, with Sara Oino scoring twice and Ryo Egawa also starring.

Breaking barriers or respecting tradition? Japan’s female PM Sanae Takaichi and sumo

Takaichi, a staunch conservative who supports Japan’s traditional gender and paternalistic values, may not break the taboo.

Honouring Unsung Heroes: The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II by Gautham Hazarika

Gautham Hazarika's The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II puts the spotlight on the bravery and difficulties faced by ...

UPSC Key: Four labour codes implemented, ‘One Future’ vision at G20, and India’s private PSLV launch

Why is the implementation of labour codes important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the PM in SA for ...