Japan scrambled its fighter jets 448 times in nine months last year. Most of the intercepts involved Russian or Chinese aircraft Japan's call to maintain "impeccable" defences on its northern frontier ... ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes Philippine’s Marcos at Imperial Palace
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Trump pledges to protect the crypto industry and ensure prediction markets ‘thrive’
The president insisted the federal government alone has the authority to regulate event-contract platforms. But a growing number of states disagree.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jump
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a record high on Wednesday, as gains in index heavyweight chip-related equities outweighed losses in financials and other ...
Naomi Osaka Strips Down into Sizzling Gold Minidress After Surprise Wardrobe Transformation at 2026 French Open
The four-time grand slam champion wore a black, floor-length gown to the 2026 French Open that she ultimately removed to unveil a shimmery, short dress to play ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka Reacts to Naomi Osaka’s Dazzling Roland-Garros Outfit
Naomi Osaka vowed to treat every grand slam tournament like the Met Gala, and she delivered again at Roland-Garros. See it here. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea stocks hit fresh records as markets weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Wednesday, with Japan and South Korea's benchmark indices hitting new highs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South America’s Mercosur bloc start talks about trade deal, sources say
By Lisandra Paraguassu and Lucinda Elliott TOKYO/BRASILIA, May 26 (Reuters) - Japan and the South American trade bloc Mercosur have started talks about an economic partnership agreement, two Brazilian ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sequined gold dress at the French Open reminds her of the Eiffel Tower at night
Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open. The tennis star walked onto Court Suzanne-Lenglen in a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice which she ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sparkles in custom beaded corset top and semi-sheer pleated skirt on the court at 2026 French Open
Forget couture; this is "court-ure." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka turns French Open entrance into couture runway
From recycled tennis gear to sparkling sequins, Naomi Osaka and designer Kevin Germanier turned Roland-Garros into a couture moment. ( read original story ...)
Xi criticizes Japan ‘remilitarization’ during Trump summit in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping sharply criticized Japan's "remilitarization" during summit talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Japan baseball manager resigns after arrest over alleged assault on daughter
The manager of the Yomiuri Giants, Japan’s most storied baseball team, resigned on Tuesday after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter. Shinnosuke Abe, 47, was arrested on ... ( read original story ...)
Over $1.47 billion leaves crypto as Iran’s IRGC threatens
Crypto investment products from firms including BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and 21Shares recorded around $1.47 billion in outflows last week, marking the second straight week of withdrawals, ...
Japan Set to Start Trade Talks With Mercosur, Nikkei Reports
May 26 (Reuters) - Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, ...