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Europe
The U.S. Approves Supply of F-16 Fighters to Ukraine
The US approved the future supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as G7 leaders meeting in Japan welcomed the country's president Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.
Until now US President Joe Biden had effectively vetoed the transfer of F-16s, with...
Crime
‘Sushi terror’ Pranks Outrage Japan
A recent wave of pranks referred to as "sushi terror" has caused Japanese customers to reconsider their visits to conveyor belt restaurants, which are iconic in the country.
It has led to changes in the way that chains offer their...
Archaeology
Mystery of Japan’s ‘Mermaid’ Mummy Solved
A recently discovered mummified "mermaid" that scientists believed to be a disturbing combination of animal parts has turned out to be even stranger than initially thought, according to new research findings.
In 2022, the researchers stumbled upon the mermaid inside...
World
Japan Baffled as Unidentified Iron Ball-Like Object Appears on Beach
On Tuesday, Japanese authorities began an inquiry into a gigantic, unexplained metal ball that a woman found on a beach. The beach in Hamamatsu was closed to the public as part of the investigation.
Concerned about the potential for an...
Diplomacy
Ties Between Greece and Japan Get a Boost in PM Mitsotakis’ Tokyo Visit
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on an official visit to Japan - the first by a Greek leader in 17 years- hoping to attract investments.
Greece hopes to develop even closer ties with Japan, Mitsotakis said in...
Europe
UK, Italy and Japan in Joint Venture to Build Advanced Jet Fighter
The UK and Italy are in collaboration with Japan in a project aimed at building a new jet fighter. It is expected to have advanced digital capabilities in artificial intelligence and cyber warfare.
The partnership, comprised of countries from both...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Kingdoms of China
Most are unaware that there were Ancient Greek kingdoms in China and that Hellenism spread all the way to Japan and Korea via India. However, the fact is that the Greeks were indeed in China, and, in addition to this,...
Animals
A Rat Without a Y Chromosome Could Reveal Human’s Genetic Future
A spiny rat that has lost its Y chromosome has been discovered by researchers in the Amami Islands. The finding could reveal the future of human genetics.
The rattus - its scientific name - from the island in the Ryukyu archipelago of...
Greek News
World Cup: Japan Fans Clean Up Stadium After Win Over Germany
Even in the euphoria of their most famous World Cup win, Japan's fans stayed behind to help clean up at the stadium in Qatar on Wednesday.
Following Japan's stunning 2-1 win over Germany in Group E, the team's supporters took...
Greece
Greek Passport Eighth Most Powerful in the World
Japan, which has completely banned all foreign spectators from the upcoming Olympics, is in first place in passport strength.