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Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism…
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Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
Drone strikes and clashes in eastern Congo threaten region's peace efforts
Congo’s government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Friday accused each other of violating terms of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending decadeslong fighting and bringing a permanent peace…
58 minutes ago
Japan Today
Drone strikes and clashes in eastern Congo threaten region's peace efforts
Pakistani airstrikes cause civilian casualties in Kabul, Taliban and U.N. say
Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the ruling Taliban said on Friday, stepping up the neighbours' worst conflict in years,…
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Pakistani airstrikes cause civilian casualties in Kabul, Taliban and U.N. say
Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon, threatens Gaza-scale destruction
Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday and dropped leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale devastation as it deployed more troops to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah and warned…
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Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon, threatens Gaza-scale destruction
Iran plane leaves India with sailors, bodies as Indian ships win Hormuz reprieve
A chartered plane arranged by Iran departed southern India late on Friday carrying some sailors from a naval vessel that had docked in ‌the country, as well as…
59 minutes ago
Japan Today
Iran plane leaves India with sailors, bodies as Indian ships win Hormuz reprieve
Zelenskyy says Russia oil waiver won't help end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that a U.S. decision to ease ‌sanctions on Russian oil was not helping to end the conflict in Ukraine as he…
59 minutes ago
Japan Today
Zelenskyy says Russia oil waiver won't help end war
U.S. job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish. The 6.95 million job…
55 minutes ago
Japan Today
U.S. job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' found
Over six decades of “Doctor Who,” the intergalactic adventurer’s adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic…
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Japan Today
Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' found
Ruling bloc rams FY2026 budget through lower house
Japan's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Friday pushed a record initial state budget through the House of Representatives by leveraging its supermajority, brushing aside…
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Japan Today
Ruling bloc rams FY2026 budget through lower house
Cuba's president confirms U.S. talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify
Cuba has held talks with the U.S. government, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday, marking the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed widespread speculation about discussions with…
58 minutes ago
Japan Today
Cuba's president confirms U.S. talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify
Marco Odermatt locks up overall and discipline title in penultimate downhill of World Cup season
Marco Odermatt has locked up his first two titles of the World Cup season. And it's only a matter of days before he will likely add two more…
56 minutes ago
Japan Today
Marco Odermatt locks up overall and discipline title in penultimate downhill of World Cup season
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
All but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the “dramatic development” highlights the impact…
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Japan Today
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
The 49th Japan Academy Film Prize winners: Full list
Lee Sang-il’s kabuki epic “Kokuho” led this year’s ceremony. See every award recipient from Japan’s biggest movie night.
5 hours ago
Japan Times
The 49th Japan Academy Film Prize winners: Full list
Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says
The tanker crashed in an incident on Thursday involving another aircraft, which managed to land safely.
9 hours ago
Japan Times
Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says
U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver was a bid to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war.
10 hours ago
Japan Times
U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies
Japanese government OKs gender equality plan featuring use of maiden names
It aims to submit legislation related to the sixth gender equality basic plan, which contains measures to be taken over the next five years, to the ongoing session of parliament.
11 hours ago
Japan Times
Japanese government OKs gender equality plan featuring use of maiden names
Seven-year term finalized for U.S. Marine in Okinawa sexual assault case
The defendant, Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, and prosecutors filed their waivers of the right to appeal with the Fukuoka High Court this week.
11 hours ago
Japan Times
Seven-year term finalized for U.S. Marine in Okinawa sexual assault case
Anime revival screenings are having a moment
With anime fans flocking to theaters to revisit classics like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus,” nostalgia is proving good business.
11 hours ago
Japan Times
Anime revival screenings are having a moment
Anime revival screenings are having a moment
With anime fans flocking to theaters to revisit classics like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus,” nostalgia is proving good business.
11 hours ago
Japan Times
Anime revival screenings are having a moment
Japanese plum liqueur soaks up a new identity
Long viewed as just a sweet sip, "umeshu" is now getting the spotlight, thanks to a growing breed of producers who are showcasing the exciting possibilities of the beverage.
12 hours ago
Japan Times
Japanese plum liqueur soaks up a new identity
Capturing the World Baseball Classic's Japan leg from every angle
From Tokyo Tower to shinkansen platforms, Joshua Mellin captured all the excitement as Japan's biggest baseball stars began their quest to repeat as WBC champs.
12 hours ago
Japan Times
Capturing the World Baseball Classic's Japan leg from every angle
CRA leader Junya Ogawa faces host of challenges, one month after election defeat
Junya Ogawa has held back on grilling government leaders, something that opposition parties usually prefer doing, and instead tried to focus on policy debate.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
CRA leader Junya Ogawa faces host of challenges, one month after election defeat
Japan moves to cover full cost of child delivery with public health insurance
The measure, aimed at tackling the nation’s declining birth rate, was approved in a Cabinet meeting on Friday, with implementation eyed by fiscal 2028.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan moves to cover full cost of child delivery with public health insurance
Japan listed in second U.S. trade investigation announced in as many days
Sixty jurisdictions are mentioned in the new inquiry, which deals with forced labor.
14 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan listed in second U.S. trade investigation announced in as many days
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