Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ U.S. authorities said on Thursday it was not yet clear why a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided at a Washington airport, killing 67… Read more

Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly midair collision begins

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air… Read more

Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Eight more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip by Hamas-led militants on Thursday in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly delayed Israel’s release of 110… Read more

Trump FBI nominee Patel questioned on Capitol riot, retribution claims

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, vowed on Thursday to protect FBI employees against “political retribution” even as the Trump administration has begun… Read more

Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Asia markets are mostly higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports. U.S. futures and… Read more

Toyota group retains crown as world’s biggest automaker in 2024

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Toyota Motor Corp group sold more cars than any other automaker for the fifth consecutive year in 2024 while China’s fast-growing BYD Co surpassed Honda Motor… Read more

EU vows ‘action plan’ for beleaguered auto sector

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ The EU promised Thursday an “action plan” to help the bloc’s beleaguered auto sector as it held talks with industry leaders who have sounded the alarm… Read more

Man Utd, Spurs advance to last 16 in Europa League

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win at Romanian side FCSB, while troubled Tottenham turned to their young… Read more

Meta posts big profit; plans massive AI investment

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Social media giant Meta has reported surging profits and revenue for 2024, announcing ambitious plans to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure in the year ahead. The… Read more

Efforts continue to clear debris in sinkhole, rescue trapped truck driver

Tokyo, 31 January, /AJMEDIA/ Rescue personnel continued efforts to clear debris in an expanding sinkhole in Saitama Prefecture on Friday in the hope of saving a man trapped as the… Read more