World Feb 20, 2022
Storm Eunice cuts power and disrupts travel across Europe
by Katie Linsell
Felled trees, damaged rail lines and record-breaking wind speeds wreaked havoc in the U.K. and on the continent.
World Dec 27, 2021
Weather disasters cost $20 billion more than last year, aid group says
The report’s authors estimated damages based on insured losses, meaning the true costs of these disasters are likely to be even higher.
Soccer Nov 14, 2021
The defending champion crushed Kazakhstan thanks to four goals from Kylian Mbappe, while Belgium also booked its ticket with a win over Estonia.
Summer Paralympics Sep 4, 2021
Belgian wheelchair sprinter says he overcame sabotage to win gold medal
by Dan Orlowitz
Peter Genyn's coach and staffers worked quickly to repair his wheelchair before Friday's race, in which he broke his own Paralympic record.
Summer Olympics / Basketball Aug 4, 2021
Japan wins thriller over Belgium to move into women's basketball semis for the first time
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Saki Hayashi was the hero on the day, sinking a clutch 3-pointer with just 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter to put Japan ahead for good.
World Jul 19, 2021
Germany's Merkel visits 'surreal' flood zone as death toll rises
At least 190 people have died in Germany and Belgium, and dozens more are still missing.
World Jul 16, 2021
Scores of people remained unaccounted for after houses collapsed and roads and bridges were badly damaged.
Business / Tech Jul 14, 2021
The U.S.-China tech conflict front line goes through Belgium
by Alan Crawford
The Interuniversity Microelectronics Center may be Belgium’s best-kept secret, but it’s in global demand for its work on the future of computer chips.
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Oct 3, 2020
Japan Times 1970: Brussels karate attack termed 'all a mistake'
100 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 7, 1920 Shaving brushes of Japanese make cause six deaths 1920 | THE JAPAN TIMES The country is alarmed at the sixth fatal case of anthrax that has occurred through the use of shaving brushes from Japan. In all, 22 cases of anthrax ...
World / Social Issues Nov 25, 2019
Thousands in Belgium march to demand end to violence against women
Thousands of people protested in Brussels on Sunday against violence targeting women, placing pairs of women's shoes painted red outside a court to symbolize victims of femicide. Singing and chanting, protesters carried banners reading "She leaves him, he kills her," "A dress is not a ...
Soccer Aug 23, 2019
Hamburg SV midfielder Tatsuya Ito signs transfer agreement with Sint-Truiden
Belgian first-division side Sint-Truiden announced Thursday it has signed a full transfer agreement with midfielder Tatsuya Ito. The 22-year-old, who joined Hamburg SV on a youth contract in July 2015, will join compatriots Daniel Schmidt and Yuma Suzuki at the Japanese-owned club. In December 2017, Hamburg ...
Soccer Aug 3, 2019
Sint-Truiden's Daniel Schmidt allows six goals in debut with team
Japan goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt conceded six goals in his first appearance for Sint-Truiden on Friday, as the Belgian top-division club lost 6-0 away to Club Brugge. Schmidt, who transferred from J. League first-division team Vegalta Sendai last month, said he felt like he was taking ...