President Donald Trump will soon head to Capitol Hill for perhaps the most consequential speech of his second term so far. He is set to deliver an address to Congress a day after he decided to halt US military aid to Ukraine, which could have dire consequences for its war against Russia.
Japan’s SMFG joins Wall Street in exiting net zero banking group
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will leave the banking industry’s main climate-finance alliance, the first major Japanese lender to join an exodus led by institutions from Wall Street and Canada.
Government to release controversial Moritomo documents
The government will start disclosing documents related to a controversial state land sale to school operator Moritomo Gakuen in a month's time at the earliest.
Yokohama firefighters drop water from helicopter on blazes in Japan’s Ofunato
Yokohama City firefighters deploy to Japan's northeastern region to reinforce against raging fires in Ofunato. Video credit: Yokohama City Fire Department ... ( read original story ...)
Exit Interview: Jeff Osaka talks about closing RiNo ramen shop — and the tip credit
But the shop at 2611 Walnut St. in Denver served its final bowl last month. It’s just the latest closure for owner Jeff Osaka, who also shuttered four out of five of his Sushi-Rama restaurants about a ... ( read original story ...)
NOCC head on MMA’s inclusion in Asian Games: ‘Good for Khmer martial arts’
Chamroeun believed that the inclusion of MMA in the 2026 Asian Games will become an essential part of helping develop traditional Cambodian mixed martial arts, as well as encouraging the Kingdom’s ... ( read original story ...)
Record $30 million in lost cash turned in to Tokyo police in 2024
Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen ($30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the pr ( read original story ...)
Record 4.5 bil. yen in lost cash turned in to Tokyo police in 2024
Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen ($30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, amid a surge in inbound tourists and as more people ... ( read original story ...)
SBI’s crypto arm to support USDC as Japan softens stablecoin rules
A cryptocurrency subsidiary of the Japanese financial conglomerate SBI is preparing to roll out support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin as local regulators soften stablecoin rules. On March 4, SBI VC ...
Japan’s Nikkei slides as US tariffs, stronger yen unsettle market
Japan's Nikkei fell on Tuesday, as markets were jittery about a trade war as fresh U.S. tariffs came into effect, while a stronger yen added to investors' concerns. U.S. President Donald Trump's new ...
Tokyo stocks fall on fears over trade war, stronger yen
Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday, pressured by fears over a trade war triggered by U.S. tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and Canada, while e ...
Jason Derulo, Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka bring swag — and jokes — to Desert Smash
Desert Smash served as a fundraiser for the WTA Foundation and its various efforts to promote equality, leadership, health and wellness and education. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo roof recognized as world’s biggest wooden structure
The grand roof at the venue for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, was recognized Tuesday as the world's largest wood ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka forces Naomi Osaka to do push-ups on court in Las Vegas clash
Osaka struggled to cope with Sabalenka's powerful serve and hit a forehand return long, handing the game to her opponent. Sabalenka responded by pointing at her rival and doing a push-up gesture, with ... ( read original story ...)
SEC Gives Trump-Backed Crypto Bro a Break in Civil Fraud Case
A crypto bro who invested in a token backed by President Donald Trump is getting a break from the civil fraud charges filed against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawyers for the SEC and Justin Sun,
The Kill-or-Be-Killed Fight for Crypto’s Future
Billionaire Giancarlo Devasini of Tether wants to maintain the stablecoin’s freedoms; his rival, Jeremy Allaire of Circle, is working hard to rein in his competitor with regulations.