Ukraine, which has waged a staunch defense against Russian invasion, says it has pioneered a new source of financial support: People around the world who have donated millions of dollars directly to ... ( read original story ...)
BCCI Felicitates Tokyo Olympics 2020 Medallists Ahead Of IPL 2022 Season Opener; Watch
BCCI felicitated the Tokyo Olympics 2020 medallists for India, ahead of the opening game of IPL 2022 between CSK and KKR on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has hit northern Japan. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was in Hokkaido prefecture, and the focus was at a depth of 58.4 km. The hit ... ( read original story ...)
Day Traders in Japan Bet the World is Wrong About a Weak Yen
Japan’s day traders are making record bullish bets on their home currency, just as the world turns against it.Most Read from BloombergChina Crash Mystery Grows as Evidence Signals Midair BreakupApple ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Book and Bed Tokyo is a bookstore where you can stay the night
Imagine getting to stay in a hotel that also doubles up as a library, or for that matter, a bookstore. No wonder such a thing makes for a lip-smacking proposition for die-hard book lovers and the nice ... ( read original story ...)
You can blame the crunch, Brexit, Covid, Putin — or admit our economy’s gone the full Japan
Addressing the House of Commons on Wednesday, Rishi Sunak spoke of difficult choices, hard decisions, temporary pain and ultimate rewards. Which was pretty much ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lucky Island Shows the Hidden Effects of Rising Sea Temperatures
Climate change has already arrived at this island in Japan, forcing residents to choose between trying to maintain a traditional marine-based way of life, or to embrace big bets on wind and solar ... ( read original story ...)
With Ashleigh Barty bidding farewell, is Naomi Osaka ready to reclaim her place atop the women’s game?
While Barty said the tour has left her “spent,” Osaka, who is talking to a therapist for the first time, seems to be fortifying herself for its stresses. ( read original story ...)
Defending Miami champion Hurkacz advances, Medvedev stops Murray, Osaka gets walkover
Hubert Hurkacz unleashed 17 aces to topple France's Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(5) 6-2 and keep his title defence going at the Miami Open on Saturday as world number two Daniil Medvedev sent twice winner ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japanese banks to halt dollar transactions with Russia’s Sberbank
Japan's three major banks will halt dollar transactions and money transfers with Russia's largest financial institution Sberbank following the United States' sanction against it in response to the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka moves through after Muchova withdraws
Naomi Osaka advanced to the next round at the Miami Open on Sunday (AEDT) without having to hit a ball after Karolina Muchova was forced to withdraw from the tournament with injury. ( read original story ...)
Crypto aid for Ukraine: innovation or just a sideshow?
Ukraine, which has waged a staunch defense against Russian invasion, says it has pioneered a new source of financial support: People around the world who have donated millions of dollars directly to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jaw Bones USD/JPY Lower
Both Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda, and Minister of Finance Suzuki, have been on the wires this morning with the usual watching FX closely, FX stability important rhetoric. It is the first time in ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Parks hits late 3 to help Nagoya win; Kiefer returns in Shiga loss
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. delivered a clutch three-pointer down the stretch to secure Nagoya’s 89-84 victory over Kawasaki in the 2021-22 B.League season on Saturday at ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan leaders visit Hiroshima as Russia nuclear tensions rise
As Russia threatens the possibility of a “nuclear dystopia,” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Saturday paid tribute to victims of the atomic bombing ... ( read original story ...)
Criminals are using ‘mixers’ to launder millions in crypto. They’re not illegal yet.
Criminals are using software tools called “mixers” to launder millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency—and it’s been happening for years. Like an episode straight out of the TV show Ozark, ... ( read original story ...)