Toshifumi Suzuki, the convenience store pioneer who built 7-Eleven into a fixture of daily life in Japan, died last week of heart failure. He was 93. Seven & i, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven franchise where Mr. Suzuki served as an honorary adviser, confirmed his death on Monday. Over four decades leading 7-Eleven Japan,…
Countries in Asia are reeling from a shortage of naphtha, a petroleum derivative used in a dizzying array of products, from household plastic wrap to industrial inks and medical devices. Early global alarm over the war in the Middle East centered on skyrocketing crude prices and gasoline spikes at the pump. But in East Asia,…
Netflix might be the most popular streamer in Australia, but that doesn’t mean subscribers are tuning in for local content. According to analytics firm Digital i, a whopping 96.4% of Netflix viewing time was spent on non-local content during 2025, a marked difference to other core Asia-Pacific markets for the streamer. U.S. films and TV…
TOKYO (AP) — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. No tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake struck 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido at a…
Less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America, the final stretch of the club season has turned into a real nightmare for several national teams. The physical toll caused by the European calendar has already confirmed the definitive withdrawal of some of world football’s biggest names, while other…
TOKYO (AP) — A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake for its coastal areas. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there was a 1% chance for a megaquake, compared to a 0.1% chance during…
In looking at the stats from the April 14 match between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Japan – where the U.S. held 67% of possession and recorded 12 shots to Japan’s nine – one would hope that the USWNT would be able to get on the scoreboard. But it was Japan that earned the 1-0…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling put on a showcase of women’s pro wrestling in Las Vegas at the Pearl Theater on Thursday afternoon at the Pearl Theater inside Palms Casino Resort as part of Slam Fest. And don’t be fooled — though the women of…
With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty this month, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or is caution being shown with so much at stake this season? Across the 20 Premier League sides, 228 players were called up for their international sides. Twenty-three of those have since dropped out – and almost half…
Manchester United and Manchester City collide at Old Trafford on Saturday in a historic derby that could decide the WSL title race. The Blues arrive in M16 sitting eight points clear at the top of the table. Consequently, a victory today moves Andrée Jeglertz’s side closer to domestic glory. They fiercely chase their first league…
