Naomi Osaka’s bid to reclaim a title fell just short. Osaka had not been able to find her top form for much of the season, and a string of narrow three-set losses had clearly affected her confidence on court. ( read original story ...)
The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street
While many Americans are still baffled by cryptocurrency, enthusiasm for these digital assets is growing - despite the potential risks of integrating digital currencies with the mainstream economy - in part due to support coming from the White House.
Top Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025: XRP, Shiba Inu, Cardano, and the Pepe Cofounder’s Pepeto Presale at $0.000000146
The 2025 crypto landscape features familiar leaders pushing back toward form and hungry newcomers vying for screen time. Names like XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and C
Wildcard Mboko beats Osaka for maiden WTA title
Wildcard Victoria Mboko won her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final. For the second successive match, the 18-year-old Canadian had to show resilience after conceding the opening set but rallied to win 2-6 6-4 6-1. ( read original story ...)
Second fatality from same Tokyo boxing event as Hiromasa Urakawa dies from brain injury
Hiromasa Urakawa has become the second boxer to die from brain injuries sustained at the same event in Tokyo. The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) announced the death of Japanese boxer Urakawa at the age of 28 on Sunday following a bout with Yoji Saito on August 2. ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo ramen chain just closed another Portland-area restaurant
A powerhouse Japanese ramen chain that chose Portland for its first American restaurant has closed its second metro area location this year, the company announced Thursday. But a new restaurant already has designs on the space. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Business Center Promotes Investment Opportunities at Expo 2025 Osaka
Asharq Al Awsat The Saudi Business Center recently showcased its services at a workshop held at the Saudi pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, aiming to introduce the Kingdom's model for ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Trump’s 401(k) order offers retirement savers crypto, private assets, but also higher fees and more risk
The new White House order directing regulators to expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, like crypto or privately owned companies adds a new layer of risk to the retirement portfolios for ordinary investors that they may not fully understand,
El Salvador courts crypto’s deepest pockets with new banking law
The new law limits access to investors with $250,000 and financial expertise. IMF says El Salvador has stopped public Bitcoin buys under a loan deal.
Second boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injury
A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered during separate bouts at the same event in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan’s scorching summer
Giant umbrellas, mist fans and human-sized ice boxes are some of the many ways organizers are offering respite to visitors. ( read original story ...)
2 Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said. Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa ... ( read original story ...)
Modi’s Independence Day Address, Q1 Results, IPO Buzz And More — The Week Ahead
As the nation celebrates its 79th Independence Day, all eyes will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, given the latest developments on various fronts.
Andy Roddick bluntly shuts down Naomi Osaka Montreal speech controversy
Andy Roddick has come to Naomi Osaka's defense as the American tennis legend suggests people should be more understanding of the Japanese and the situation she was in, instead of harshly criticizing her. ( read original story ...)
Samurai’s Bitcoin Vault: How Japanese Corporates Are Building Crypto Fortresses
Japanese corporations are buying Bitcoin while new ETF rules and mining operations signal Japan's return as a global crypto powerhouse.
White House crypto adviser Bo Hines announces departure
Bo Hines, who headed Republican President Donald Trump's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said on Saturday he was leaving his current role and returning to the private sector.