Three weeks after announcing she was stepping away from tennis for the time being, Naomi Osaka addressed her potential return. Appearing on HBO's ... ( read original story ...)
In U.N. speech, Suga touts success of Tokyo Olympics despite divided public
Suga also highlighted issues including China's growing assertiveness in regional waters and North Korea's recent missile launches. ( read original story ...)
At Quad, Japan’s Suga welcomed Australia submarine partnership
At a meeting of the Quad group of countries on Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga welcomed the establishment last week of a trilateral partnership to provide Australia with nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
View from the ground: Osaka doctor works after hours to check on COVID patients at home
A record high of over 18,000 COVID-19 patients were recuperating at home in Osaka Prefecture earlier this month, with many unable to be hospi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Parkinson resigns as British Rowing boss after disappointing Tokyo Olympics
Andy Parkinson has resigned as chief executive of British Rowing following a turbulent period for the sport. Parkinson had been in the role for six years but st ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM: Quad leaders agree to cooperate on vaccines, clean energy
Leaders of Japan, the United States, India and Australia have agreed to cooperate on such fields as COVID-19 vaccines, and clean energy and space, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said after the ... ( read original story ...)
Andre De Grasse finally takes a break after the Tokyo Olympics back in Toronto
After becoming Canada’s most-decorated male Olympian, De Grasse won the 100 at the Prefontaine Classic, then a rush of September podium finishes in Europe, including a two second-place finishes at the ... ( read original story ...)
Step into Haruki Murakami’s surreal worlds in his new library in Tokyo
The library houses his oeuvre as well as his personal vinyl collection and a cafe inspired by him.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s universities tightening background checks on foreign students
Japan's major universities including those with close ties with China are moving to tighten background checks on foreign students seeking to study civil-military technologies, according to a Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
China is cracking down on crypto again — here’s what that actually means, and how it affects U.S. crypto investors
It's not the first time China has cracked down on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Here's what experts say it means for people buying bitcoin in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Just Made Crypto Transactions Fully Illegal
The update from The People's Bank comes on the heels of a years-long crackdown in an effort to stave off illegal activities and environmental apocalypse. ( read original story ...)
China has banned all crypto transactions in the country. Here is what it means and why experts say bitcoin will bounce back.
China's declaration that crypto-transactions are illegal drove down bitcoin and other digital currencies Friday. China, however, didn't ban possession of digital currencies, which likely prevented ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto plunge a wake-up call — and tax opportunity — for investors
Price swings for bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies highlight the asset's characteristic volatility. Investors can use it to their benefit. ( read original story ...)
Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat: Have won a hundred medals but this one gold at Tokyo is equal to all of them
He may have come into the public eye with his Paralympic gold at Tokyo this month but para badminton player Pramod Bhagat has been a consistent perfor. ( read original story ...)
Largo native still thrilled over winning gold in Tokyo
Ana Zolotic, 18, celebrated taking home a gold medal at the 2021 Games in Tokyo by getting the Olympic rings tattooed on her arm. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader says Olympics were ‘symbol of global unity’
At a U.N. General Assembly meeting packed with global gloom, Japan's outgoing leader highlighted what he cast as a moment of inspiration: the Tokyo Olympics, controversially held in the middle of the ... ( read original story ...)