More than 20 people reported feeling unwell after a suspected irritant spray was released at a shopping center in Tokyo’s Ginza district. ( read original story ...)
Fearing China and an erratic US., Japan draws nearer to South Korea
President Donald Trump's seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties. ( read original story ...)
Around 20 unwell in Tokyo after man sprays substance in Ginza mall
TOKYO: Around 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo on Monday (May 25) after a man sprayed a substance inside, police and fire department officials said.Tokyo police ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Defends Decision To Host Dinner For Black Tennis Players
Two of the most successful Black women in women’s tennis, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend, recently held a dinner for Black players in the largely white sport in conjunction with the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explains emotional Coco Gauff Paris gathering
Naomi Osaka shared an emotional message after hosting Coco Gauff and other tennis stars in Paris before the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend host black-only dinner party
Women’s tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend co-hosted a dinner party for black professional tennis players during the French Open, with Osaka claiming that being a minority in the sport can ... ( read original story ...)
“Should Not Have Defended It” – Fans Shut Down Outrage Over Naomi Osaka’s French Open ‘Black Party’ with Coco Gauff, Gael Monfils
Naomi Osaka recently received major backlash for hosting a party for the Black tennis players amid the French Open. Shortly after the hate online, she shared a letter in her defense, which was ... ( read original story ...)
“Stinging and hurting:” Spraying incident in luxury mall in Japan injures about 20, authorities say
Two people were seen being taken on stretchers into ambulances after, authorities said, a man sprayed a substance inside an upscale mall in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo shopping area
More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping area on Monday after a person allegedly sprayed an unknown substance, Japanese fire department officials said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit record, oil and dollar ease on Middle East peace hopes
By Ankur Banerjee and Ruth Chai SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Stocks surged on Monday while the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite, although a lack of clarity over when the Strait of Hormuz would open kept enthusiasm in check. ( read ...
Naomi Osaka defends Black-only tennis party: “This is not about exclusion”
Naomi Osaka Threw a Party, and Refused to Apologize ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: ‘I’m not sorry for celebrating being Black’ after dinner for minority players sparks debate
Naomi Osaka fires back at critics of her Paris dinner for minority tennis players, defending the event and questioning why it caused discomfort. Before his entry into Roland Garros 2026, Gaël Monfils ... ( read original story ...)
6 years after their first matchup, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will rematch at the US Open
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka set up a high-profile showdown between two past title winners in the U.S. Open’s fourth round with victories Saturday. “Everyone will be watching,” Venus Williams said. ( read original story ...)
“Only Naomi Osaka Has It” – Tennis Insider Reveals Shocking Contract Detail Behind Sabalenka’s French Open Kit Drama
Nike has once again found itself in tough waters after an insider report confirmed that only Naomi Osaka’s contract guarantees total fashion exclusivity. This has now shed light on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Japan will build up an extra $19 billion in reserves to subsidise fuel costs and help tackle cost of living pressures, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ... ( read original story ...)
Spraying incident in luxury mall in Japan injures about 20
Two people were seen being taken on stretchers into ambulances after, authorities said, a man sprayed a substance inside an upscale mall in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)