NAGOYA—Police arrested two elementary school teachers who are accused of taking sneak photos and videos of girls’ underwear and sharing the images with an online group of several like-minded educators ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Strikes Combat Role in South China Sea in Post-War Pivot
Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising ... ( read original story ...)
Courting Anxious Allies, Japan Pitches Stability and Strength in Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading. ( read original story ...)
Latest SEC move could change how crypto investors time the market
A new proposal from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could change how millions of investors track markets. Released on May 5, 2026, the proposal would allow companies to move away from the ...
Coinbase to Layoff 14% of Workforce Amid AI Disruption and Crypto Volatility
The crypto exchange has joined the bull market for blaming cuts on AI.
Foragers in Japan warned misidentification of plants could spell death
As the wild vegetable foraging season arrives across Japan, there has been a string of food poisoning cases from toxic plants. ( read original story ...)
Another public crypto firm makes $4.2 billion acquisition move
The deal targets a platform serving over 20 million shareholders globally.
Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring
By Prakhar Srivastava and Pragyan Kalita May 5 (Reuters) - Coinbase said on Tuesday it would cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as it trims costs amid crypto market volatility ...
Analyst shares stark warning on surging crypto stock
Aftahi lowered his price target on the stock from $42 to $38 while maintaining a "Buy" rating, Investing.com reported. The analyst highlighted that though AMD expanded its capacit ...
Exclusive: Blood, Bodily Transformation, and 659,000 Stitches: Naomi Osaka Explains Her Daring Met Gala 2026 Look
It's like a shedding of an outer skin,” Osaka told Vanity Fair of the bold Robert Wun creation she wore on Monday night. ( read original story ...)
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm raises $2.2 billion for fifth venture fund, promotes CTO Lazzarin to general partner
Andreessen Horowitz is one of the earliest marquee VC firms to bet big on crypto. Led by managing partner Chris Dixon, the venture giant’s crypto arm raised its first fund of $3 ...
Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish said on Tuesday that it is set to buy global transfer agent Equiniti in a transaction valued at $4.2 billion.
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $2.2 Billion to Fund Next Wave of Crypto Startups
Andreessen Horowitz's latest fund signals institutional confidence in crypto as the investment landscape shows signs of recovery.
Crypto is a “Once-in-a-Generation” Chance to Get Rich, Says Ripple EX CTO David Schwartz
Ripple CTO David Schwartz calls crypto a once-in-a-generation chance to get rich, yet has cut his exposure to sleep better.
Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm
Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters, and agreed to start talks on a weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to deepen Japan ties while US focuses on Iran
Japan and the Philippines are finalizing the details of the transfer of Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, as both countries seek to boost naval cooperation amid maritime territorial disputes ... ( read original story ...)