Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Hormuz
On Friday, Seoul said it was considering "contributions" to U.S. security efforts in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Yen rises to highest since February, topping intervention rally
Japan's currency gained as much as 1.4% to ¥154.06 against the dollar as growing bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes fuel…
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Police find knife possibly tied to Gifu cake shop arson-murder case
The fire started at Sunrise, a cake shop in the Gifu city of Motosu, on Saturday night.
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Philippine defense chief says China could exploit cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Washington had assured Manila that its commitments to the…
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Japan needs artificial intelligence its factories can plug in
Japan's competitiveness will hinge on industrial adoption of AI rather than accumulating national computing capacity.
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Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to ban <i>minpaku</i> in residential areas and near schools
The ward currently hosts the country's largest number of such lodging facilities, and a ban could affect some 2,000…
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Japanese banks in a bind over defense investments and loans
Commercial financial institutions generally remain cautious out of concern over possible deterioration in their…
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Heavy rain lashes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures
The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels and floods in…
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Small businesses despise Trump’s tariffs — for good reason
Research shows that around half of all U.S. tariffs were absorbed by importers last year instead of passed on to…
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Will Latin America embrace guerrilla geopolitics?
Latin America, in particular, should consider how to leverage its many strengths to remedy its relatively weak position…
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Bessent pushes BOJ as he signals end of Abenomics
A September hike is likely already planned, and what the market is expecting is "hawkish communication" from the BOJ.
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Weak yen not always good for Tokyo stocks, some analysts say
Conventional wisdom about the market being helped by a falling currency might not hold if rates climb.
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As U.S. demands more, Japan may need to get creative with defense spending
Although Tokyo's defense budget is likely to top ¥10 trillion this year, that will remain far off from the target of…
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Online university draws students with flexibility and training programs
At Kanagawa Prefecture-based Zen University, half of its students are fresh high school graduates.
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Middle East’s data center push endures under cloud of war
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have invested heavily in technology and pitched their respective nations as…
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Iconic fall festival parade in Yatsushiro canceled in wake of Kumamoto quake
This is the third time the parade has been canceled, the previous cancellation was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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Australia’s One Nation party proposes pension shake-up to boost take-home pay
Pauline Hanson, the leader of the right-wing party, argues the move — criticized by the ruling Labor party — would give…
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Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India
Early detection can make a crucial difference to cancer survival rates, but in India, many patients are diagnosed only…
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China piles pressure on Taiwan with new patrols off Pacific coast
China has deployed on average of two Coast Guard cutters per month east of Taiwan since June.
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Ben Shelton beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up U.S. Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz
Shelton next faces Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal round.
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Carlos Alcaraz can see path to title after reaching U.S. Open quarterfinals
Alcaraz downplayed expectations in the early rounds, with the tournament in New York marking his first competitive test…
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final memoir lays bare a maestro’s final questions
The late composer's memoir, translated into English by Sam Bett, details his early life, fascination with music, career…
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Japan likely sold Treasurys to fund record yen intervention
Tokyo's holdings of foreign securities fell by $87.8 billion at the end of August from a month earlier, close to the…
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Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch again for Dodgers this season
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Ohtani has made enough progress in his recovery that he could return to action…
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Fishers detained, boats destroyed but no charges under U.S. ops in Equador
Joint U.S.-Ecuador counternarcotics operations in the Pacific have seen the destruction of four Ecuadoran vessels since…
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Kimi Antonelli burnishes F1 title credentials with victory at Italian Grand Prix
The drivers' standings leader started 19th on the grid because of an engine penalty, then defied conventional wisdom in…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system
North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernize its navy as Kim Jong Un pursues a broader expansion of the country's…
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Kura Sushi cancels Chiikawa collaboration over prize embezzlement
After Chiikawa items from the chain's "Bikkura Pon" game were found listed online, a probe confirmed an employee had…
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Japan considers moving up part of income-linked benefits payment schedule in 2029
The move is intended to mitigate the financial burden on households after the consumption tax rate for food is raised…
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At least 5 killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami
Prime Air Flight 7598 — a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter — overran Miami International Airport's diagonal runway…
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Goldman-backed taxi app Go says ridership strong even after fare hikes
Go President Hiroshi Nakajima said riders have absorbed higher prices and demand hasn't fallen as taxi users are…
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Beyond the scale: Men turn to cosmetic clinics to complete weight-loss transformation
As top-selling weight-loss drugs help more U.S. men slim down, a growing number are seeking cosmetic treatments for…
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Sanctioned ICC head Akane calls court the last bastion of rule of law
The U.S. government imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and an ICC senior trial lawyer last month.
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SoftBank’s ¥1 trillion retail bond rejuvenates Japan debt market
The offering comes as Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield topped 3% for the first time in about 30 years.
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EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Greenland in a show of support for the territory, which…
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Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts, minister says
While all Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law, Israel considers some…
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