Tokyo police say a woman has been injured after a man went on a stabbing spree at a subway station in Tokyo. The police say the attacker is in custody and that they are investigating the incident. ( read original story ...)
OCA examines heart of 2026 Asian Games
The members of the coordination committee of the Olympic Council of Asia conducted a technical visit to Nagoya last week to learn first-hand about ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet buys 555 BTC, Bitcoin holdings now exceed $536M
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added more Bitcoin to its stash with a fresh investment that pushed its total Bitcoin holdings over 5000 BTC. According to a May 7 X post by CEO Simon Gerovich, ...
New Jersey Democrats Warm Up to Crypto in Crowded Governor’s Race
In this year’s hotly contested race for New Jersey governor, some Democratic hopefuls are embracing a strategy that helped propel Republican Donald Trump back to the White House: They support crypto,
Baseball: Uebayashi home run gives Dragons 2-1 win against BayStars
Seiji Uebayashi broke out of a mini-slump with a two-run blast to give the Chunichi Dragons a 2-1 win against the DeNA BayStars in Central League baseball on Wednesday. The 29-year-old outfielder ... ( read original story ...)
Man held after several injured in Tokyo Metro knife attack: Reports
Tokyo Metro’s Namboku line was suspended after the incident. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A man with a knife slashes 2 people at a Tokyo subway station, reports say
A man with a knife slashed two passengers waiting for a train at a Tokyo subway station during the evening rush on Wednesday, and their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares get a lift from plans for China-US trade talks, Beijing stimulus moves
Shares have advanced in Asia after the U.S. and China said they are planning trade talks in Switzerland later this week. ( read original story ...)
Woman gets suspended term for aiding daughter hide severed head
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a woman to 14 months in prison, suspended for three years, for helping her daughter hide th ... ( read original story ...)
Rome: Naomi Osaka routs Slam finalist, sets up 2R showdown vs No. 9 seed
After easily losing the first set, the Italian - who is now ranked at No. 177 in the world - bounced back at the start of the second set and took a 3-1 lead. But it didn’t take long form the former world No. 1 to respond - and she did in style - by ...
Stabbing attack at Tokyo subway station
Tokyo police say a woman has been injured after a man went on a stabbing spree at a subway station in Tokyo. The police say the attacker is in custody and that they are investigating the incident. ( read original story ...)
Suspect’s family alerted police after woman went missing near Tokyo
Sources say the family of a man arrested on suspicion of abandoning his former girlfriend's body near Tokyo had contacted police after she went missing. The family reportedly said that he may have ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet reaches 5,555 Bitcoin milestone with latest 555 BTC buy
Metaplanet adds 555 BTC, reaching 5,555 Bitcoin worth $536 million. The Tokyo firm plans to raise $250 million to further expand its BTC strategy.
Here’s Why Many Crypto Industry Insiders Think Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million by 2029
Some crypto industry executives are forecasting stunning price gains.
Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank
Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank. The initiative also opens a new payment gateway for businesses in Bhutan, enabling them to accept ...
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 7-day winning streak as US tariff worries weigh
Nikkei witnessed a slight dip, ending a seven-session winning streak. Pharma stocks fell after Donald Trump's tariff announcement. Automakers also declined due to a stronger yen. Sony shares dropped ...