Japan's government on Tuesday denied a media report that it had rebuffed a European Union request to join plans to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine. "It's completely false," Vice ...
Osaka Tourism Endures Heavy Hit as China-Japan Tension Simmers
Denryu Lin, who runs about 80 vacation rentals in central Osaka, is watching his business evaporate since late November as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalate. ( read original story ...)
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Naomi Osaka Punishes Fan by Making Him Do Push-Ups During Clash with Aryna Sabalenka
After getting much-needed rest, top players have started featuring in exhibition events. Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka clashed in the Garden Cup exhibition event that took place at Madison Square ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Rises 4.5% As Crypto Markets Rebound With Fed Rate Cut Expected
Bitcoin rose above $94,000 at times Tuesday, mounting signs of a recovery after its worst month since the 2022 crypto crash.
Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka have fan sub in for them during match in wild MSG scene: ‘You’re still my queen’
Only in New York. A lucky fan entered the spotlight on Monday night, stepping in to compete for tennis star Aryna Sabalenka during her exhibition match against Naomi Osaka at The Garden Cup at Madison ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka turns down marriage proposal nearly a year after tennis ace’s split from rapper boyfriend Cordae
NAOMI OSAKA has turned down a marriage proposal from a fan, nearly one year after splitting from rapper boyfriend Cordae. The former couple, both 28, were together for six years before parting ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto pros blast a potential move to exclude bitcoin holding companies from MSCI indexes
MSCI could exclude crypto treasury firms from its widely followed indexes. The move is drawing sharp criticism from industry players.
US bank regulator says banks can act as crypto intermediaries
Banks will be allowed to act as intermediaries on crypto transactions, a national U.S. bank regulator said on Tuesday, in the latest step by the Trump administration to narrow the gap between the ...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BlackRock Doubles Down on Crypto with New ETF Filing – Is a Full-Scale Wall Street Invasion About to Begin?
The world’s biggest asset manager is expanding deeper into crypto, and Bitcoin price prediction now watches for a full Wall Street flood.
Why No-KYC Crypto Wallets Are Gaining Momentum as Demand for Privacy-Focused Tools Grows
As the digital asset ecosystem continues to expand, privacy is becoming one of the most valued features for users navigating the crypto landscape. This rising interest has brought increasing attention ...
China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in
China and Japan clash over 'dangerous' radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: 23 injured, tsunami warning lifted following 7.6-magnitude temblor
A 7.6-magnitude Japan earthquake injured 23, prompted evacuations, and triggered tsunami warnings before they were lifted. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake triggers strong shaking inside high-rise apartment in Yokohama, Japan
On December 9, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan, @mame_mame_shii shared a video capturing unexpected shaking caused by an earthquake. In the footage, the author is in the living room when sudden tremors begin ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country’s north
Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island ... ( read original story ...)
The largest Hatsune Miku in history is taking over Tokyo on New Year’s Eve
Hatsune Miku is about to take over Tokyo in record-breaking fashion, with the city to debut “the largest Miku in history” during its New Year’s Eve show. ( read original story ...)