Welcoming the New Year is a tradition celebrated globally, and one simple phrase, “Happy New Year”can unite people across cultures. While each country carries its own unique customs and festivities, ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Standing with his wife Masako and the ...

New Year Wishes: The New Year is one of the few occasions celebrated across almost every culture, country, and community in the world. So, as the calendar is turning to 2026 soon, people everywhere ...

Japan tops many travelers’ wishlists, with searches for learning Japanese up 30%. Tourists are embracing local phrases to ...

COUNT DOWN. WE’RE GOING DOWN 46. 45 SECONDS TO GO. THE BIG CRYSTAL BALL IS GOING TO DROP. THEY’RE USHERING IN THE NEW YEAR. I ALWAYS WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE GET PROPOSED TO ON THESE. OH, YEAH.

Pink reflected on the highs and lows of 2025 as she rested alone in a hospital room on New Year's Eve. The "Raise Your Glass" singer showed off a massive bandage across her neck in a selfie shared on ...

Chinese firms are building battery plants from Europe to North America, promising jobs while prompting local concerns about ...

Pink is sharing a glimpse into how she marked the beginning of 2026 — in a hospital bed. “I want to say Happy New Year’s to everyone. I am so happy to say goodbye to the snake year and welcome in the ...

I’d never given much thought to ABBA, but as a Vietnamese American who grew up in the ’80s, I’ve become increasingly curious about how the Swedish pop group intersects with the Viet experience. My ...