BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East. The Nikkei ...
Japan’s Nikkei futures fall 7% after oil prices surge
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock futures fell as much as 7% in early trade on Monday after oil prices spiked and fanned fears of inflation.
Nikkei 225 plunges more than 3,000 points on Monday
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index plunged more than 3,000 points, or about 5.3 percent, in early Monday trading after global crude oil prices surged.
Sheila Chepkirui Claims Back-To-Back Titles At The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
Rarámuri runner Juana Ramírez Hernández finishes with a personal best. Race-exclusive crystal tumbler by French luxury brand Baccarat presented to all finishers. The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026 was ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka tops Osorio to set Indian Wells Sabalenka clash
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered past Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday to line up a fourth-round clash with former champion Naomi Osaka at Indian Wells.Japan's Osaka, seeded ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea stocks tumble over 6% as oil tops $100 amid broader Asia market rout
Brent futures spiked 16.1% to last trade at $107.61, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose almost 17.7% to $107.02 ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cultural treasures still exposed to fire risk as safety upgrades stall
Work has yet to begin at about 30 per cent of priority heritage sites nearly 7 years after the blaze that destroyed Okinawa’s Shuri Castle. ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies to beat Australia 4-3 behind Masataka Yoshida home run; Taiwan tops South Korea
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Market Is Falling Today (March 8, 2026)
Crypto market falls March 8 as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana decline amid Fed uncertainty, ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions.
Even Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko arrived at the Tokyo Dome for Japan’s critical game Sunday against Australia at the World Baseball Classic. Even the royal family are fans of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) Valuation Check After Strong 1 Year Share Price Performance
What Osaka Gas Stock’s Recent Run Tells You Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) has quietly delivered a 1 day return of about a 0.5% decline, while posting gains of roughly 2% over the past week and 4% over the past ...
World Baseball Classic live scores today: Yoshida powers Japan to win
Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida's clutch homer lifts Japan past Australia. Keep up with all the World Baseball Classic action on a busy Sunday schedule. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani, Japan survive WBC upset bid from Australia
Australia's attempt at a massive upset at the WBC came up short, thanks in large part to Masataka Yoshida's two-run home run in the seventh inning. ( read original story ...)
Baseball-Japan power past Australia in front of Emperor Naruhito
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 8 (Reuters) - Masataka Yoshida's late home run triggered a comeback win for Samurai Japan over Australia on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome, where Emperor Naruhito made a rare ... ( read original story ...)
Japan outlasts Australia, clinches Group C in WBC
Masataka Yoshida belted a two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning, helping defending champion Japan clinch Group C in pool play of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 victory over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies late to beat Australia behind Yoshida HR
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two outs by Masataka Yoshida. ( read original story ...)