Osaka ran her winning streak to 20 matches as Williams again came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, then fell short. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party invites women to meetings – but won’t let them speak
LDP’s attempt to demonstrate gender equality after Olympic sexism row backfires ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake 57 km south of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Hirara, Miyakojima Shi, Okinawa, Japan, was reported only 12 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Stopped Serena Williams and Her Latest Grand Slam Record Hopes
Osaka won their Australian Open semifinal in straight sets, denying Williams a chance to tie the record for Grand Slam singles titles. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams Leaves Press Conference in Tears After Loss to Naomi Osaka: ‘I’m Done’
Williams lost 6-3, 6-4 to the world No. 3 in the Australian Open semi-final at Melbourne Park as her wait for a 24th Grand Slam title goes on. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Japan names female Olympic head after sexism row
Seiko Hashimoto, the new head of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, has said she understands there is “great public concern” over hosting the delayed Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Games chief after sexism backlash
Japan's seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games, following the resignation of her predecessor after sexist ... ( read original story ...)
After Leader’s Sexist Remark, Tokyo Olympics Makes Symbolic Shift
The selection of Seiko Hashimoto as president represented an abrupt turn after the Olympic committee had apparently intended to name another man in his 80s. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games
Japan's Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit due to sexist comments. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having ... ( read original story ...)
As Bitcoin’s Total Value Nears $1 Trillion, These Crypto Prices Are Leaving Bitcoin In The Dust
Bitcoin has taken the world by storm in 2021, soaring to highs few could have predicted. However, some smaller cryptocurrencies are seeing even greater ... ( read original story ...)
NY AG sues to shut down crypto app Coinseed alleging it sold a worthless currency and defrauded investors
New York's attorney general alleges that Coinseed wasn't registered to trade cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or sell its own digital coin. ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks tread water, Japan’s Nikkei 225 drops 56 points
Stocks were mostly sold off in Asian on Thursday. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 shed 56.10 points or 0.19 percent to 30,256.09. The Australian All Ordinaries fell 3.30 points or 0.05 percent to 7,155.50. ( read original story ...)
Widow seeks court order for release of Moritomo file
OSAKA--The widow of a Finance Ministry employee has sought a court order for the government to disclose a file that could reveal the circumstances behind his suicide and the pressure he felt to ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to Temporarily Suspend Output at Two Assembly Plants in Japan Due to Quake Impact
Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it will suspend production at two of its domestic assembly plants for two days next week due to a delay in the supply of parts after an earthquake that hit ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.1 just reported 39 km southeast of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Shizunai-furukawachō, Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido, Japan, was reported only 11 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key ... ( read original story ...)