The Japan Times
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Katayama urges G20 to monitor markets urgently
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama calls for urgent G20 market monitoring amid yen weakness and global bond selloff.
Erica Yokoyama · 1m
CoreWeave's debt slump hits AI stock market
CoreWeave's debt crisis sparks AI stock sell-off as investors fear revenue can't match spending.
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Red Wings owner responds to fan backlash
Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch addresses fan demands to sell the team amid roster turmoil.
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Yakuza member acquitted in Ohsho president murder case
Yakuza member Yukio Tanaka acquitted after decade-long hunt for Ohsho president's killer.
Spencer Landers · 1m
Japan withdraws earthquake alert for false magnitude 9.9 quake
Japan's Meteorological Agency cancels emergency alert for a false magnitude 9.9 quake after initial warning triggered by system error.
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U.S. chip project significant for Japan-U.S. AI edge
Japan's economy minister highlights $21bn U.S. chip plants boosting AI competition.
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Japan Police Study GPS Tracking for Stalkers
Japan's police agency to test GPS tracking for high-risk stalkers.
Jessica Speed · 1m
Yana’s exit halts crisis
Japan’s agriculture minister resigns amid scandals, but Takaichi’s government faces credibility questions.
Eric Johnston · 1m
FamilyMart and Lawson hit record profits
FamilyMart and Lawson report record first-half operating profits in Japan.
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Takaichi Cabinet approval rate hits 42.4%
Japan's prime minister faces lowest public support since taking office as cabinet approval drops to 42.4%.
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Pakistan school roof collapse kills 32 children and teacher
At least 32 children and a teacher died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Panasonic recalls 640,000 washer-dryers over fire risk
Panasonic recalls 640,000 front-loading washer-dryers in Japan and Taiwan due to fire risk.
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Indonesia haze shuts East Timor schools
Indonesian wildfires turn skies orange, closing East Timor schools.
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Rengo demands 5% pay hikes for 2027 negotiations
Japanese unions push for 5%+ pay raises in 2027 talks amid economic uncertainty.
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SmartNews plans December Tokyo IPO as valuation drops
SmartNews aims for December Tokyo IPO at $317m valuation after AI hurt business.
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MUFG Returns to Japanese Bonds Amid Policy Risks
MUFG Bank cautiously re-enters Japanese government bonds as yields near 3.2% peak amid fiscal and monetary policy concerns.
Taiga Uranaka · 1m
Turkish-Japanese Science University Opens in Ankara
Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University launches in Ankara after 13 years of planning.
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Starshield: SpaceX's Military Starlink
Ukraine reports SpaceX restricted military Starlink services, hampering drone strikes.
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LIV Golf to decide by October end
LIV Golf will finalize its future model by October 2026 after DP World Tour ultimatum.
Frank Pingue · 1m
Banking watchdogs ramp up AI scrutiny
Regulators intensify AI risk checks as stability fears grow.
Nupur Anand · 1m
Theater Program Boosts Confidence for Children with Developmental Issues
Hokagorubi theater program helps children with autism and ADHD build confidence through performance.
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Hitachi Eyes Small Nuclear Reactors in Japan
Hitachi plans small nuclear reactors to cut Japan's energy costs amid rising prices.
Yusuke Maekawa · 1m
Zen and Ghibli teaches contemplation
Toshio Suzuki's book on Studio Ghibli films and Zen Buddhism offers quiet wisdom for modern life.
Sebastien Raineri · 1m
Kobe beats Jeonbuk for Asian Champions League win
Vissel Kobe secures second Asian Champions League title with 2-0 victory over Jeonbuk Motors.
Michael Church · 1m
Agriculture Minister Yana Resigns Amid Scandals
Japan's agriculture minister resigns after scandals hit his tenure.
Eric Johnston · 1m
Lawmakers split on nuclear submarine study
Japan's lawmakers debate adding nuclear submarine research to security documents.
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Japanese Municipalities with Over 5% Foreign Nationals Up More Than Twofold
Japan's municipalities with over 5% foreign residents doubled from 53 to 132 since 2020, driven by rural labor shortages.
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Komeito leader targets political realignment
New Komeito leader Mitsunari Okamoto aims to unite political factions through shared values.
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Josh Allen Powers Bills Past Rams in Overtime
Bills QB Josh Allen leads team to wild overtime win over Rams.
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Kumamoto Railway Lines Reopen After Earthquake
Kumamoto railway lines fully restored 77 days after July earthquake damage.
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South Korea soccer players' military exemption debate
South Korean soccer stars' military exemption claims spark Seoul's review of athlete exemptions.
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Emperor and Empress Watch Table Tennis at Japan Games
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watch Japanese table tennis matches at Aomori Japan Games.
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Japan Juku Association launches anti-sexual assault certification for cram schools
Japan's cram schools gain new certification to prevent child sexual violence.
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Sports club membership affects physical strength
Japan Sports Agency survey shows women in their 40s lose strength as club participation drops.
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Japan urges oil stockpiling amid Middle East risks
Japan calls for oil stockpiling and regional cooperation to counter Middle East supply disruptions.
Atsuko Fukase · 1m
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials for Taiwan diplomatic ties.
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Nepal Flash Floods Leave Five Missing
Nepal flash floods sweep away houses, leaving five people missing after a dry landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki river.
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49ers beat Seahawks, Vikings stay perfect
Unbeaten 49ers edge Seahawks in 32-29 thriller as Vikings remain perfect.
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Tokyo Police Stop Criminals From Fleeing
Tokyo police officers work around the clock at Haneda Airport to prevent criminals from escaping the country.
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War forces global geography reckoning
Geography's power reshapes global trade as war disrupts key shipping routes.
Patricia Cohen · 1m
Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Drills
Taiwan says it will closely monitor Chinese live-fire drills this week amid tensions over Taiwan's status.
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U.S. Economists Win 2026 Nobel Prize
U.S. macroeconomists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel economics prize for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization.
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UNRWA warns Gaza is becoming unlivable
UNRWA health chief says Gaza is increasingly unlivable due to Israel's military operations.
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Modi's Power Playbook Cracks
Violent protests expose flaws in Modi's power maintenance tactics.
Mujib Mashal · 1m
IMF chief warns of AI threat to jobs and taxes
IMF chief warns AI could disrupt jobs and tax systems.
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Tokyo Police Create Autonomous Driving Accident Unit
Tokyo police to launch dedicated unit for autonomous driving accident investigations in 2027.
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China EU Hybrid Deal Cuts EV Exports
EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles, cutting $7.5 billion in exports.
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Brewers Edge Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Opener
Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Game 1 with strong bullpen play.
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Thales to build Japan defense base
French defense firm Thales will establish first foreign maintenance base in Japan for military equipment.
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Riyadh airport hit by Houthi strike
Houthi group strikes Riyadh airport, killing one and wounding 11.
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Nishikori and Federer at retirement event
Kei Nishikori retires with Roger Federer at Tokyo event.
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Zelenskyy Trump Midterms Tension
Zelenskyy faces Trump over Ukraine energy deal as midterms approach.
Aliaksandr Kudrytski · 1m
Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix after 10 attempts
Max Verstappen secures first Singapore Grand Prix victory after 10 attempts.
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Rikers jail closure delayed
New York’s Rikers Island jail misses 2027 closure deadline.
Raphaelle Peltier · 1m
Cooling innovation from a hot startup
Startup Eztia Materials' HydraVolt cooling tech helps workers in extreme heat.
Louise George Kittaka · 1m
Guardians beat White Sox to complete comeback
Cleveland Guardians complete ALDS comeback with 2-0 win over White Sox.
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NASCAR and IndyCar aim for Formula One-style global growth
NASCAR and IndyCar target international races to boost global popularity like Formula One.
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Indonesia Releases Orangutans to Protected Forest
Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest.
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Okinawans angry after U.S. Marine murder
Okinawans demand U.S. soldiers leave after Marine allegedly kills local woman.
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U.S. Threatens to End ICC, Takaichi in Bind
U.S. threatens to end ICC, putting Japan's prime minister in a tough spot.
Jesse Johnson · 1m