The Japanese leader seemed only to acknowledge the comment with a roll of her eyes.

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump Pearl Harbor comment

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was initially praised for her lack of response, but is now facing criticism for not appealing the comment.

Sun, Mar 22

Black smoke rises from an auto parts plant in Daejeon, South Korea. (Source: Yonhap via AP)

At least 10 people killed in South Korean factory fire

At least 59 others were injured after the blaze, likely triggered by an explosion, broke out at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

Sat, Mar 21

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, front right, his daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, and other soldiers on a tank at a military training base in North Korea

Kim Jong Un and daughter ride a tank during army training

It's the latest joint public appearance from the North Korean leader and his daughter, amid swirling speculation she is his likely heir.

Fri, Mar 20

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump jokes about Pearl Harbour in meeting with Japan's PM

Trump made a particularly uncomfortable remark invoking Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour when asked why the US didn’t notify allies ahead of the strikes in Iran.

Fri, Mar 20

A visitor tries out a coffin at Death Fest in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Thailand's Death Fest invites visitors to embrace mortality

The unusual fair, now in its second year, has broached the subject that's uncomfortable for many.

Tue, Mar 17

Liam Lawson at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

'Pretty happy': Lawson on points-scoring weekend at Chinese GP

The Racing Bulls driver finished seventh in both races, securing eight points and jumping up to ninth in the World Drivers Championship standings.

Mon, Mar 16

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates after he clocked the fastest time in the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race.

Kimi Antonelli takes first F1 win in China, Lawson 7th

The 19-year-old Italian pulled clear of an entertaining battle between Russell and the two Ferraris to take a commanding win at the Chinese Grand Prix overnight.

Mon, Mar 16

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center right, and his daughter, center left, attend a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems, at an undisclosed place in North Korea Saturday, March 14, 2026

Kim Jong Un observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter

The North Korean leader's daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, has been accompanying her father at numerous high-profile events amid speculation she’s being groomed as his heir.

Sun, Mar 15

Antonelli F1's youngest-ever pole sitter, Lawson qualifies 14th at China GP

Antonelli F1's youngest-ever pole sitter, Lawson qualifies 14th at China GP

Lawson qualified 14th after his final quick lap was interrupted by a yellow flag.

Sun, Mar 15

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 14, 2026 in Shanghai, China.

Liam Lawson scores points in Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

The Kiwi driver stormed through the field from 13th to finish seventh, securing his first points of the 2026 season.

Sat, Mar 14

Residents inspect the site of a strike in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting civilians in airstrikes

At least six civilians were killed and more than a dozen others were injured in overnight airstrikes on Kabul and other areas, Afghanistan’s Taliban government said.

Sat, Mar 14

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, in Shanghai, China, Friday, March 13, 2026.

F1: Russell, Mercedes dominate China sprint quali, Lawson 13th

Lawson said he was "quite happy" with how his qualifying session went, saying his team, Racing Bulls, had made a "good step" from practice.

Sat, Mar 14

Mount Fuji, Japan.

NZ man seriously injured in reported 400m fall on Japan's Mt Fuji

According to Japanese outlet Asahi, the Fujinomiya Police department received a report on March 9 of two foreign climbers falling near the seventh station on the Fujinomiya Trail of Mount Fuji, which is closed at this time year.

Wed, Mar 11

Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand and Arshdeep Singh of India shake hands during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Final between India and New Zealand.

Indian bowler fined for throwing ball at Black Caps' Mitchell

The International Cricket Council said Arshdeep Singh breached the Code of Conduct by "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner".

Wed, Mar 11

Australian nationals Paea I Middlemore Tupou, foreground center and Mevlut Coskun, rear, who are on trial for the fatal shooting of an Australian tourist last year

Three Australians sentenced over shooting death of tourist in Bali

Mevlut Coskun, Paea I Middlemore Tupou and Darcy Jenson were convicted of the shooting death of Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne, in June 2025

Tue, Mar 10

A vehicle carrying the first batch of domestically developed long-range missiles, arrives at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan. (Source: Kyodo News via AP)

Japan prepares to deploy its first home-developed long-range missile

The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles will be deployed at Camp Kengun in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto by the end of March.

Mon, Mar 9

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared just 38 minutes into its flight in 2014.

Renewed hunt for missing Flight MH370 comes up empty

The search has surveyed thousands of square kilometres of ocean floor but has not produced any confirmed findings of the aircraft wreckage.

Mon, Mar 9

New Zealand cricket captain Mitchell Santner trains with his team before the T20 World Cup final against India at Ahmedabad.

Black Caps seek to spoil India's T20 World Cup party

New Zealand must win the little moments to put pressure on the home side, says Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner.

Sun, Mar 8

Indonesia will be the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

It would become the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

Sat, Mar 7

Glenn Phillips.

'He's human': Black Caps hoping for Bumrah's off-day in T20 final

"He is allowed to have a bad day, as are the rest of us. So, hopefully, we have a good day against him," Glenn Phillips told reporters in Ahmedabad.

Sat, Mar 7

Iranian warship IRIS Dena is seen in the Bay of Bengal during International Fleet Review held at Visakhapatnam, India, February 18, 2026.

Sri Lanka takes custody of Iranian vessel and sailors off its coast

Sri Lanka transferred more than 200 sailors from an Iranian naval vessel to shore Friday after it sought assistance while anchored outside the country’s waters.

Sat, Mar 7

Afghan Taliban soldiers look toward the Pakistani side, on the Afghan side of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan in Torkham, Afghanistan, Friday, February 27, 2026.

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens in relentless fighting

It has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbours — a conflict that Islamabad has declared to be an “open war”.

Sat, Mar 7

India's Jasprit Bumrah, left, and teammates celebrate the run out of England's Jacob Bethell, on ground, during the T20 World Cup cricket semi-final match between India and England in Mumbai, India.

Black Caps to play India in T20 World Cup final

India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England by just seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal.

Fri, Mar 6

Gold Coast girl Chloe Jeffries was a keen netballer. (Source: South Coast Netball Association)

Eight-year-old Australian dies in Japanese ski resort accident

Chloe Jeffries, 8, was killed when a snowmobile she was riding overturned in Nagano.

Wed, Mar 4

Residents shop for groceries at a store in the semi-abandoned "Life in Venice" housing complex in Qidong, on China's east coast, Feb. 5, 2026

Cheap apartments spawn 'retire early' trend amid China's slowing economy

A one-bedroom apartment can be bought for $5000, and $22,000 can buy a roomy four-bedroom place in Hegang, a remote coal mining city in northeastern China.

Tue, Mar 3