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Japan’s 40-year yield hits 4% as Takaichi’s tax plan sinks bonds
Investors have been dumping Japanese bonds amid speculation Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party will win more seats in a Feb. 8 vote, giving her a freer hand to boost stimulus.
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Japan’s 40-year yield hits 4% as Takaichi’s tax plan sinks bonds
U.S. citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets…
51 minutes ago
Japan Today
U.S. citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Kabuki actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu arrested for alleged damage at Tokyo restaurant
The 30-year-old actor has denied the allegations, saying that he does not remember what he did, according to people familiar with the probe by the Metropolitan Police Department.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Kabuki actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu arrested for alleged damage at Tokyo restaurant
Chinese exports of rare earth magnets to Japan fell in December ahead of curbs
A diplomatic spat had left concerns about future shipments, and Beijing has since banned exports to Japan of some dual-use materials.
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Japan Times
Chinese exports of rare earth magnets to Japan fell in December ahead of curbs
Ski jumper Kobayashi aims for more medals at Milano-Cortina Olympics
Kobayashi won the gold medal in the men’s normal hill event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, becoming the third Japanese man to win individual Olympic ski jumping gold.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Ski jumper Kobayashi aims for more medals at Milano-Cortina Olympics
'Timid' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defense
Playing at her 50th Grand Slam, in contrast to Oleksandra Oliynykova at her first, Keys sent down three double faults and was broken on her first service game.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
'Timid' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defense
Ukraine announces new air defense system
Ukraine's armed forces are introducing a new facet of air defense to transform their system, ‌made up of small groups deploying interceptor drones, as the country braces for…
2 hours ago
Japan Today
Ukraine announces new air defense system
Tobias Harris leads Pistons past Celtics in thriller
The Pistons-Celtics showdown was one of a packed slate of fixtures as the NBA marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the United States.
2 hours ago
Japan Times
Tobias Harris leads Pistons past Celtics in thriller
In calling a snap election this soon, Takaichi is making it personal
The prime minister enjoys a level of popularity that appears to be unrivalled by any other political leader.
2 hours ago
Japan Times
In calling a snap election this soon, Takaichi is making it personal
Snap election in February presents wintry challenges in Hokkaido
Subfreezing temperatures and snowfall may prevent candidates from meeting voters in person, while a snowstorm on election day could mean a low voter turnout.
2 hours ago
Japan Times
Snap election in February presents wintry challenges in Hokkaido
ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says
The election has been criticized by the ‍United Nations, many Western countries and rights groups as a ploy to legitimize military rule through political proxies.
2 hours ago
Japan Times
ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says
Japan's top government spokesman meets Sakie Yokota, mother of abductee Megumi
In the meeting, Sakie said she hopes there will be some progress this year on the issue of repatriating Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.
3 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan's top government spokesman meets Sakie Yokota, mother of abductee Megumi
Sea of Japan side of Honshu likely to be hit by heavy snowfall
Hokkaido and parts of Japan’s Pacific coast could also be affected
3 hours ago
Japan Times
Sea of Japan side of Honshu likely to be hit by heavy snowfall
Japan Lower House dissolution to delay budget passage
The government is unlikely to secure the passage of its fiscal 2026 draft budget by March 31, the end of this fiscal year.
3 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan Lower House dissolution to delay budget passage
Man Utd greats tell Martinez to 'grow up' as feud rumbles on
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been told to "grow up" by Old Trafford greats Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt after his scathing response to their criticism. Martinez…
7 hours ago
Japan Today
Man Utd greats tell Martinez to 'grow up' as feud rumbles on
NYSE working on a new platform for trading digital tokens around the clock
The New York Stock Exchange is working on a digital platform that would enable investors to trade digital tokens around the clock. The platform would be separate from…
7 hours ago
Japan Today
NYSE working on a new platform for trading digital tokens around the clock
NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its way
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James' record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its way
Ski jumping legend Kobayashi looking for more glory at Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympic Games run from Feb 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, and Japan will be hoping to match, or even better, its performance in…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Ski jumping legend Kobayashi looking for more glory at Winter Olympics
Ski jumping legend Kobayashi looking for more glory at Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympic Games run from Feb 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, and Japan will be hoping to match, or even better, its performance in…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Ski jumping legend Kobayashi looking for more glory at Winter Olympics
Bulgarian President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said on Monday he will resign, fueling speculation that he will form his own political party to ‌run in upcoming parliamentary elections after the…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Bulgarian President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party
At least 40 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide
At least 40 people have died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming one on Sunday night in one of the worst…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
At least 40 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide
At least 40 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide
At least 40 people have died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming one on Sunday night in one of the worst…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
At least 40 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide
Public media in Europe under unprecedented strain
Public media in Europe is facing a series of new threats including scrutiny by a resurgent far right, budget cuts, and fierce competition in a changing media landscape.…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Public media in Europe under unprecedented strain
Sapporo snapshots
Tourists from abroad take souvenir photos at Susukino district, a popular sightseeing and entertainment spot, in Sapporo.
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Sapporo snapshots
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