New Olympic calendar likely because of climate change
The global calendar of Olympic sports may need to be “re-engineered” amid the challenges posed by climate change after athletics’ biggest stars had to contend…
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Japanese girl group release AI-assisted single after fan vote
One of Japan’s biggest girl groups, AKB48, have released a single that was partially generated by artificial intelligence, after a televised songwriting contest. The competition…
Japan PM Hopefuls Prepare Leadership Bids, Markets Recoil
Ruling party lawmakers in Japan prepared their bids to replace outgoing premier Shigeru Ishiba on Monday, as financial markets recoiled on the political uncertainty and…
Hiroshima Japan marks 80 years since atomic bombing
A silent prayer was held in Japan on Wednesday morning as it marked 80 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the…
Heat records broken in Japan
Seventeen heat records were broken in Japan on Monday, the weather agency said, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July. Heatwaves…
Japan’s Ishiba signals Talks with Trump for Cuts to US Auto Tariff
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he will not hesitate to hold talks with President Donald Trump to ensure an agreed cut to…
Which economies in Asia were hit hardest with Trump tariffs
Economies in Asia were among those hit hardest by tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on “Liberation Day” in April. From traditional US allies…
Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan
President Donald Trump says the US has agreed to a “massive” trade deal with Japan, one of the country’s largest trading partners. Japan has agreed…
Japan Plans ‘World First’ Deep-sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a…
Asian Shares, US Futures Gain as Investors Resume Buying Despite US Tariffs
Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 share benchmark initially shooting up more than 6% after it fell nearly 8% a day earlier.…