MANILA, May 5 (Reuters) - Japan's defence minister said on Tuesday his country was eyeing the early transfer of Abukuma class destroyers and TC-90 aircraft to the Philippines after Tokyo unveiled its ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Kraken to let customers cash out crypto at MoneyGram locations in more than 100 countries
Once a legacy cross-border payments firm, MoneyGram has revamped itself to become more crypto-native over the past three years.
Morning Minute: Crypto VC Haun Raises $1B Despite Market Slump
Bitcoin is firmly over $80k. The DTCC is about to tokenize everything. And World Liberty Fi countersues Justin Sun.
Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce
May 5 (Reuters) - Coinbase said on Tuesday it will cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and repositioning the business for ...
Crypto exchange Coinbase plans to cut 700 jobs, citing ‘market conditions’ amid restructuring for ‘AI era’
Shares of Coinbase rose 4% in premarket trading on Tuesday. The stock has fallen 10% since the beginning of January. Coinbase’s stock has faced pressure so far this year as the ...
Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2 billion in a new fund, saying crypto fundamentals are at an ‘all-time high’
The new fund arrives as firms like Haun Ventures raise $1 billion and VC firms adapt to an AI-driven shift in capital.
See Naomi Osaka’s Quick Change Into “Human Anatomy” Look on Met Gala 2026 Steps
In Naomi Osaka’s first Met Gala in five years, she pulled out all the stops in a head-turning Robert Wun look, complete with a live costume change on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps. ( read original story ...)
Your dream week in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka
Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka form the heart of Japan’s Kansai region, each offering its own blend of history, culture, and unforgettable food. From Kyoto’s golden temples and geisha districts, to Nara’s sacred deer and giant Buddha, to Osaka’s neon-lit ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s dramatic Met Gala reveal sparks fashion buzz
Naomi Osaka turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala with a two-part Robert Wun ensemble, transforming mid-red carpet from a sculptural white-and-red feathered coat to a bold red gown. The reveal embodied ... ( read original story ...)
50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist constitution
50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist Constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Trump family’s World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Two More Windows for Yen Intervention by IMF Rules
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Strong Wages and Yen Volatility Shape the Next Rally
Yen intervention has kept Japanese markets cautious, but stronger wages, rising inflation, and a bullish Nikkei 225 technical setup continue to support the long-term rally outlook.
Yokohama Tire returns as sponsor of the Championship Off-Road Series
Yokohama Tire is back as sponsor of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series for the 6th consecutive year. All Yokohama drivers competed on various GEOLANDAR tires during the eight-race season which ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree displays 1,000 carp streamers to mark Children’s Day
Japan is marking Children's Day on Tuesday. About 1,000 carp-shaped streamers are on display near a Tokyo landmark to wish for the healthy growth of children. ( read original story ...)