Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he was determined to protect his country's national interests as trade negotiations with the U.S. struggled and President Donald Trump threatened even higher tariff rates on the Asian ally. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leaves the flowers at home for an all-business Wimbledon look
She’s worn sunflowers and cherry blossoms this season—but this week, the former world No. 1 is ditching the theme and keeping things minimal. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Celebrates Daughter Shai’s Second Birthday with Win at Wimbledon: ‘I Can’t Believe It’
Naomi Osaka is celebrating two major moments! On Wednesday, July 2, the professional tennis player, 27, posted a clip of her big win at Wimbledon on Instagram, dedicating the special moment to her ... ( read original story ...)
Former finalist Paolini stunned at Wimbledon; Raducanu, Osaka go through
Paolini’s exit means only one of the top five women’s seeds - world number one Aryna Sabalenka - will be in the third round. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam; says deal with Japan unlikely
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade deal with Vietnam a day after he said a similar deal with Japan is unlikely. ( read original story ...)
Tottenham sign teenage Japan defender Koga
Tottenham have signed teenage Japan defender Toko Koga from Feyenoord. Koga, 19, has agreed a deal until June 2029 and will wear the number 32 shirt. She has been at Feyenoord since January 2024, first competing in the Dutch top flight at the age of 18. ( read original story ...)
ASX 200 live: GemLife IPO debut; Trump tariff talks continue with Vietnam win, Japan loss
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Thursday, July 3. The ASX 200 index is likely to trade flat after hitting a record close on Wednesday. Banks, miners on watch.
Naomi Osaka reveals how her daughter made her rush home from Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka admitted she wanted to win her second round match at Wimbledon in time to be home to celebrate her daughter's birthday. And Osaka did her best to achieve her aim, after brushing aside the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Boeing 737 flight plummets 26,000 ft before emergency landing
Flight JL8696/IJ004, operated under a codeshare deal with budget carrier Spring Airlines Japan, dropped 26,000ft in 10 minutes on Monday evening. ( read original story ...)
Illegal in Ohio, this invasive plant can hurt your property value. More on Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed can grow several inches a day, is so aggressive that it is nearly impossible to eradicate, and is lowering property values worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Why a famed financial advisor thinks crypto should be up to 40% of your portfolio
Ric Edelman recommends that investors allocate more of their portfolios to crypto, citing the need for investments to generate returns for longer periods.
Ripple Seeks a U.S. Banking License, Adding to List of Crypto Companies
Ripple has applied for a national banking license, joining the rush of cryptocurrency companies seeking to cross the divide into mainstream finance. Ripple, which manages cross-border payments and a ...
Ripple applies for US national bank charter as crypto eyes next frontier
Crypto firm Ripple is applying for a national bank charter in the U.S., its CEO Brad Garlinghouse wrote in a social media post on Wednesday, shortly after a similar step by stablecoin giant Circle .
Ether and related stocks gain amid the latest crypto craze: Tokenization
Stocks tied to the price of ether were higher, reflecting renewed enthusiasm for the crypto asset amid a surge of interest in stablecoins and tokenization.
North Korean hackers use Mac malware to target crypto firms
North Korean hackers are using sophisticated Mac malware delivered through fake Zoom invites to break into Web3 and crypto firms, stealing sensitive data while evading standard security measures.
Using viral load tests to help predict mpox severity when skin lesions first appear
In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox. The current outbreak in Africa is driven mainly by the clade I variant, ... ( read original story ...)