Katayama hints at yen intervention after talks with U.S. counterpart
Japan's authorities have been ramping up their warning language as the yen continues to hover around ¥160 to the dollar, a key psychological threshold for markets.
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Katayama hints at yen intervention after talks with U.S. counterpart
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Man allegedly moved stepson's body several times during police search
A man arrested for abandoning the body of his stepson who had been missing for weeks allegedly hid the corpse in different locations before police discovered it following…
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Man allegedly moved stepson's body several times during police search
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China poised to be top tourism economy as travelers skip U.S.
The U.S. has seen a sharp pullback in foreign arrivals amid tighter immigration restrictions and rising geopolitical frictions.
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China poised to be top tourism economy as travelers skip U.S.
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Australia to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP, citing growing threats
Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday.
The new commitment follows pressure from U.S.…
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Australia to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP, citing growing threats
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Iran proposes allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
The proposal hinges on whether Washington is prepared to meet Tehran's demands, the source added.
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Iran proposes allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
Japan Times
Rohingya survivor recounts ordeal as 250 missing in Andaman Sea tragedy
Before the boat capsized, one of the survivors said passengers on the boat endured four days and nights at sea as conditions rapidly deteriorated.
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Rohingya survivor recounts ordeal as 250 missing in Andaman Sea tragedy
Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
While competitors test higher price tiers, Seria is betting it can attract cost-conscious consumers and reinforce its brand as prices rise across the economy.
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Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
Japan Times
Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
While competitors test higher price tiers, Seria is betting it can attract cost-conscious consumers and reinforce its brand as prices rise across the economy.
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Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
Japan Times
BOJ urged to keep clear message on policy as war clouds outlook
Anand's remarks come ahead of the BOJ's closely watched April 27-28 meeting, with markets still seeing a slim chance of a rate hike.
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BOJ urged to keep clear message on policy as war clouds outlook
Japan Times
Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Mikel Arteta's team was well below its best in the quarterfinal second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Japan Times
Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis
The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had not played since last August's US Open, said he was "excited to enter the real world."
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Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis
Japan Times
F1 boss says Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate
Max Verstappen called the new style of racing "a joke" after the Chinese Grand Prix and has hinted he will take a break from F1 in 2027 if it remains the same.
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F1 boss says Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate
Japan Today
Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta's…
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Japan Today
Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta's…
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Japan Today
AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first…
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first…
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last…
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last…
6 hours ago
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
Japan Today
Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion) in humanitarian aid, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul…
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Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
Japan Today
Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
A U.S. jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California's attorney…
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
A U.S. jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California's attorney…
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
Japan Today
PM and the Oracle
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with, from left, Kenneth Weinstein, Japan chair of the Hudson Institute, Oracle's Ezra Cohen, senior vice president for Global Defence and Intelligence, and…