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Why New York's bodega cats are big business drivers

June 28, 2026 9:44pm 6 min

The secret to a successful business in New York City might have whiskers and paws. Walk into many of the city's 10,000 corner stores known as bodegas, and you might find a "bodega cat" beckoning customers like a live ver...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 28, 2026 9:51am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 26, 2026 4:38am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 25, 2026 5:29am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 25, 2026 2:55am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

How the US, China and Singapore see Indo-Pacific security

June 24, 2026 10:21pm 8 min

Officials and experts gathered in Singapore at the end of May for one of Asia's most influential security forums. This year's Shangri-La Dialogue unfolded against a backdrop of growing uncertainty. As crises in Europe an...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 23, 2026 4:51am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 22, 2026 5:45am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Heavy rain — What to watch out for when evacuating on foot or by car

June 21, 2026 5:30am 3 min

Make sure to evacuate early. It is dangerous to evacuate on foot or by car in the middle of a flood. Here are some important points that will help keep you safe.

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 19, 2026 6:31am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Amazon basin mercury crisis echoes Japan's Minamata tragedy

June 19, 2026 1:44am 6 min

Seven decades have passed since the devastating effects of Minamata disease — caused by mercury poisoning — were officially recognized in southwestern Japan. The tragedy affected thousands of people and their families wi...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 18, 2026 5:27am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 17, 2026 4:51am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Gen Z takes action against corruption and inequality

June 17, 2026 3:48am 9 min

Across Asia, Generation Z ― born between 1997 and 2012 ― is no longer fighting alone. Driven by anger over corruption and inequality, young protesters are finding allies far beyond their borders. Through social media and...

Mixed results one month in Australia's youth social media ban

June 17, 2026 3:48am 5 min

It has been over a month since Australia introduced a sweeping social media ban, cutting anyone under the age of 16 from major social media platforms. While the government says millions of accounts have been deactivated,...

Sri Lankan leader seeks deeper ties with Japan

June 17, 2026 3:39am 4 min

Japan gave a helping hand to Sri Lanka, which is now emerging from its recent period of economic chaos. The leader of the strategically important South Asian island nation visited Tokyo and Osaka last month with the aim ...

'Forgive, but never forget': Researching Japan's occupation of Singapore

June 17, 2026 1:26am 8 min

More than 80 years have passed since Japan occupied Singapore during World War Two, and historian Lim Shao Bin continues to search for answers buried in documents and war memorabilia — from a chapter of history that stil...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 15, 2026 3:41am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 12, 2026 6:55am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

June 11, 2026 5:24am 10 min

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those di...

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