From Nike to Starbucks, tariff relief for stocks is fleeting
For some of the hardest-hit companies, the share price benefits pale in comparison with the massive losses they…
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Tiny technology deepens the geopolitical divide
Adoption of particular technologies — reflected to some degree in brands and standards — will determine with which side…
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Google warns of lower quality as it revamps Europe search results to avoid EU fines
Google said the changes mark the largest reduction in quality of service at the internet search engine in its 29-year…
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Japan’s rising yields stir debate over growing repatriation risk
Some say markets are underpricing how quickly a rush might emerge as Japanese government bonds become increasingly…
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Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse caused deadly floods, data shows
Average temperatures on the mountain glacier at an altitude of 5,200 meters were estimated at around 5 degrees Celsius…
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Former Prime Minister Ishiba calls for closer ties with South Korea in trip to Seoul
Many in South Korea view Ishiba as taking a sincere approach to the country's historical issues with Japan.
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JR East unveils new character options to succeed the Suica penguin
A brown squirrel, a purple rabbit or an orange creature carrying a bag with a mole in it will replace East Japan…
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Trump plans to cut Canadian goods from government buyers
The move deepens the two countries' trade war and threatens to roil a system meant to smooth the sale of commercial…
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U.S. resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as pause remains elsewhere
Trump has long campaigned against illegal immigration, but his second term has been defined in equal measure by his…
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Far right’s victory clouds Merz’s reform agenda as ally seeks changes
The rise of the Alternative for Germany has forced Germany's mainstream parties to work together in coalition to…
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Russian drive on Donetsk region puts Kyiv’s new commanders to the test
Recent appointments under Ukraine's reform-minded top general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, have put respected and proven…
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Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem following import ban from settlements
Israel's government is financing some of the West Bank's most radical settlers, who use illegal outpost farms to…
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25 years after 9/11, Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign attacks
When asked to name the biggest threat to the safety of average Americans, 33% of respondents picked "domestic…
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South Korea sends team to assess situation in Strait of Hormuz
The South Korean team departed for the United Arab Emirates over the weekend and is expected to return as early as this…
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U.S. says it destroyed five Iran oil tankers after attacks on American warship
The strikes by the U.S. military hit targets near Iran's strategically crucial oil export hub of Kharg Island.
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EU and Canada plan far-reaching alliance to strengthen partnership
The transatlantic partners seek to build a new alliance to offset the global power politics dominated by the U.S. and…
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Japanese helicopters to join Indonesia’s wildfires battle this weekend
Indonesia has intensified efforts to tackle wildfires that have been raging for months.
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Teen reading levels slump to worst this century
The OECD's test of teenagers across 91 countries showed reading scores at their lowest levels since data began to be…
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Kenichi Horie, 88, to sail solo across Pacific Ocean — again
If successful, Kenichi Horie will break the world record for the oldest person to complete such a feat, a record he…
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AI-discovered lung drug reverses aging markers in study
An experimental lung disease drug developed using artificial intelligence showed promise in reversing biological signs…
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Japan issues highest level heavy rain warning as flood risk rises
The warning was issued in various parts of the country, with residents urged to take precautions against the rain.
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Japan tightens measures against private jet pilots with three-strikes rule
The penalty system is being tested at Haneda Airport, a major hub for business flights, with no plans as of yet for…
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In a league of her own: A Japanese F-15 pilot guarding the northern skies
Capt. Momoka Fujii, call sign "Jasmine," is one of a tiny minority of female pilots flying front-line combat jets in…
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Key ministers, LDP leaders expected to keep positions amid personnel changes
Such a decision would show Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's opting for stability ahead of the autumn session of…
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South Korea’s power demand set to soar on AI boom
The nation is weighing whether to build more nuclear reactors as part of its long-term energy roadmap
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The tiny island where the U.S. and Canada could mend their rift
Between the Trump's senseless trade war and his juvenile and disrespectful attacks on Canadian sovereignty and dignity,…
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Tokyo’s Taito Ward, long popular with tourists, looks to ban minpaku in certain areas
The ward cited increasing reports of bad behavior such as improper trash disposal and loud noises as being behind the…
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Japan not confident that U.S. relations will improve after Trump, survey finds
Japan views the U.S. as a necessary partner but has low confidence it will become "a better ally" after Donald Trump's…
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Japanese carmakers brace for profit hit after yen strengthens
The currency traded just above ¥153 against the dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February.
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Indonesia’s richest family moves over $1 billion offshore amid turmoil
The movements of funds abroad mark a sharp pivot for a media-shy family worth about $30 billion that has traditionally…
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Trump and Xi should align on artificial Intelligence
Advanced AI may surpass human control, so the U.S. and China must prepare together to manage the risks.
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EU to invest €200 million in Greenland as Trump circles
The money will help develop critical minerals, renewable energy and satellite communications.
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Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro ties Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in polls ahead of vote
A court crisis has handed the senator a potent rallying cry: the fate of the justice who oversaw the imprisonment of…
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Canada sets tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. steel and other goods after talks fail
The measure will hit U.S. exporters particularly hard in states such as Michigan and Ohio that will host heated races…
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Iran threatens U.S. with new ‘economic warfare’ and missiles
The Iran-backed Houthi militia also attacked several cities in Saudi Arabia.
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North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties
The structure spans the Tumen river and was cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership.
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