Naomi Osaka defeated Katie Swan 7-6 (4), 6-1 after the 26-year-old stepped in last minute to replace Emma Raducanu for Great Britain. However, the Britons prevailed and eliminated Japan from the ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis – Raducanu pulls out of Osaka tie at United Cup as fitness concerns resurface
Emma Raducanu's return to tennis has been delayed after the Briton pulled out of her tie against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the United Cup mixed team event in Perth on Sunday. Raducanu has struggled with ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka optimistic ahead of Australian Open after falling ill at United Cup
Naomi Osaka remains optimistic about the Australian Open despite illness hampering her United Cup start, focusing on recovery and building form ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam. ( read original story ...)
United Cup: Naomi Osaka beats Emma Raducanu’s replacement to keep Japan alive
Naomi Osaka struggled early on against Katie Swan but ultimately managed to complete a two-set 7-6 (4) 6-1 United Cup win over the 276th-ranked Briton. Earlier today, Great Britain's Billy Harris ... ( read original story ...)
US strike on Venezuela rattles crypto markets
The U.S. Justice Department accused Maduro and close allies of running a narco-trafficking network and offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest. Maduro rejected the ...
Japan business delegation postpones visit to China amid row over Taiwan
A delegation of three major Japanese business lobbies has postponed its visit to China scheduled for January, amid a diplomatic row following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Convenience stores to offer winter shelter for Sapporo bus passengers
The local government and transportation authorities in Sapporo are working with 22 convenience stores in the city to allow bus passengers t･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Silver at $130 in Japan, $71 on Western screens: Is a bank solvency crisis brewing — and what would it mean for Bitcoin?
Silver’s “$130 vs. $71” gap reflects retail premiums and market structure, not a single global price. Banks hold large silver derivatives positions, creating liquidity risk, ...
Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained
President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United States this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks to rise in 2026, with analysts split on how much: Nikkei poll
TOKYO -- Japanese equities are set for a fourth straight year of gains in 2026 as corporate profits continue to rise, according to analysts surveyed by Nikkei, but the wide-ranging forecasts reflect ...
Japan auto parts suppliers struggle to pass on Trump tariff costs: Nikkei survey
TOKYO -- Only about 40% of Japanese automotive parts makers affected by higher U.S. tariffs have been able to raise prices to offset the extra costs, a Nikkei survey shows, highlighting the ...
Osaka ill at United Cup in Perth but hopes to be OK for the Australian Open
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for Japan against Greece’s Maria Sakkari on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers in Tokyo
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Standing with his wife Masako and the rest of the royal family, ... ( read original story ...)
Battered crypto stock surges on New Year’s first trading day
Jan. 2 marked the first trading session of 2026 for the U.S. stock market. And Bitcoin-treasury stock Kindly MD (NASDAQ: NAKA) is trading higher despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo to add China, US production lines amid tariff risk
TOKYO -- Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo will spend roughly 300 billion yen ($1.9 billion) to set up production facilities for a targeted cancer medicine in Japan, the U.S., Germany and China, ...
Japan to support development of AI robots for shipbuilding
TOKYO -- Japan this year will begin supporting development of AI-powered robots for domestic shipbuilding, part of an effort to solve a labor shortage in an industry that is vital to the national ...