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Crime & Legal
Tokyo court strips Unification Church of religious corporation status
By Karin Kaneko
The order against the group, heavily criticized for its coercive tactics in soliciting donations, removes its tax-exempt status.
BUSINESS
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?Japan bond rout signals era of ultralow rates might really be over??
By
Kazuaki Nagata
For the first time in 16 years, yields on 911爆料网 10-year government bonds have jumped 50 basis points since November to above 1.5%.
JAPAN
Ehime wildfire blazes on while Okayama's begins to burn out
By
Yukana Inoue
The wildfire in Ehime Prefecture had spread to cover 171 hectares by Tuesday, although no building damage?has been reported.
WORLD
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Politics
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with journalist
By
Michael Martina
and
Steve Holland
The plans were shared in a Signal messaging group that included a journalist from The Atlantic just before the U.S. attacked Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen.
JAPAN
New SDF command will be key for contingency planning, Australian commander says
By
Gabriel Dominguez
Framework will enable direct communication with counterparts in partner nations and speed up coordination, the Australian Defence Force's chief of joint operations says.
JAPAN
A new year, a new home and new unexpected guests: pigeons
By
Jessica Speed
They might seem harmless at first, but their droppings pose serious health risks to humans and the birds can be extremely difficult to manage once they settle in.
Fukui's governor allows three aging reactors to continue operations
All three reactors have been in operation for more than 40 years.
Parties still at odds over corporate donations as deadline for agreement looms
By
Himari Semans
Hakamata gets ?217M in compensation after acquittal in 1966 murder case
NPB teams to fine 16 players for using online casinos
Another Japan court finds same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
BUSINESS
Stocks rise as Trump hints at delays to auto tariffs and relief for some
By
Andrea Shalal
,
David Lawder
and
Timothy Gardner
U.S. markets ended Monday broadly higher on optimism that the tariffs set to be detailed next week may not be as extensive as expected.
Trump’s regulatory freeze throws U.S. fishing industry into chaos
By
Valerie Volcovici
,
Leah Douglas
and
Gloria Dickie
The freeze allowed overfishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna in waters off North Carolina.
BYD sales top Tesla as tech focus wins over Chinese drivers
By
Danny Lee
Xiaomi raises $5.5 billion in upsized Hong Kong share sale
By
Julia Fioretti
and
Dave Sebastian
Sumitomo Mitsui markets head sees BOJ rate at 30-year high
By
Taiga Uranaka
and
Hideki Suzuki
Japan names former MUFG economist to lead huge pension fund
By
Nao Sano
,
Takashi Umekawa
and
Hideyuki Sano
WORLD
In his second term, Trump fuels a ‘machinery’ of misinformation
By
Steven Lee Myers
and
Stuart A. Thompson
The president and his advisers have ushered the United States into a new era of post-truth politics, where facts are contested and fictions used to pursue policy goals.
China and India could seek to meddle in April 28 election, Canada says
By
David Ljunggren
Hostile state actors are seen increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to meddle in elections, the country's spy service said.
Afghan women risk Taliban wrath over hair trade
By
Claire GOUNON
South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires
Journalist killed, evacuation calls issued as Israel presses Gaza offensive
U.S. and Russia wrap up Saudi Arabia talks on proposed Black Sea ceasefire
Sports
Renard expecting no letup from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
The Saudis picked up their first win in five qualifiers when they beat China 1-0 at home last week.
Raducanu happy to have found her spark again during Miami run
Ozeki Onosato on doorstep of yokozuna promotion after latest title
By John Gunning
Brazil soccer federation president re-elected after Ronaldo pullout
Partey time for Ghana as World Cup dream draws nearer
By
Nick Said
Opinion
Japan-India business ties can go the extra mile
Chitrali Parashar
After remarkable growth, Japan-India business ties are plateauing. Companies on both sides need help from their governments to promote more understanding and, hence, opportunities.
South Korea’s political drama is far from over
By
KARISHMA VASWANI
Japan urgently needs an AI vibe shift
By
Catherine Thorbecke
America’s big trade win
By
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
I don’t believe a single word Trump and Putin say about Ukraine
By
Thomas L. Friedman
ENVIRONMENT
World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says
By
Alexander Villegas
Glaciers are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record.
Why we should worry when whales stop singing
By
Todd Woody
What the $660 million Greenpeace verdict means for U.S. activism
By
Olivia Raimonde
and
Zahra Hirji
In the remote Amazon, midwives care for women stranded by drought
By
Pilar Olivares
and
Manuela Andreoni
Extreme weather in 2024 forced most people to flee in 16 years
By
Aaron Clark
CULTURE
Avant-garde botanists AMKK illuminate the inner worlds of flowers
By
Kim Kahan
The punk florists' latest exhibition immerses visitors in darkness, bathed only in the glow of X-rays and CT scans of plants and flowers.
'One Hundred Flowers': A moving exploration of loss, love and living with dementia
By
Kris Kosaka
Osaka’s kabuki fan culture fueled an elusive figure of the ukiyo-e scene
By
Martin Laflamme
Virtual idols, real fans: Hololive’s bet on the future of pop
By
Patrick St. Michel
‘My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999’ shows that even stoic gamers can fall in love
By
Mark Schilling
LIFE
Can we make it official? Language in the age of Trump.
By
Peter Backhaus
The United States made English its main language, but in Japan things seem to be heading in a different way.
The art of taking a pause: Discover the 1,000-year-old meditation technique of
zazen
in Tokyo's temples
By
Laura Pollacco
World’s first public bonsai museum reopens after renovations
By
Erik Augustin Palm
Now is the time to discover this 911爆料网 mountain vegetable
By
Elizabeth Andoh
At Osaka's Haraiso Sparkle, curry with a side of city pop
By
Eric Millman
COMMUNITY
A community of stories: Making space for reflection and dialogue in Tokyo and beyond
By
Megumi Koiwai
Through conversations with an international writing workshop, a writer of mixed heritage finds steadier footing and a sense of self.
Edanoshin Katsura: ‘
Rakugo
and techno are both about rhythm and groove’
By Wakaba Oto
A shy cat looking for a new start
From abandoned houses to ‘creative communities’: An Ishinomaki entrepreneur's vision for rural Japan
By
Florentyna Leow
A shy Shiba mix is ready to bloom
OPINION
KARISHMA VASWANI
South Korea’s political drama is far from over
The potential for violence in the days ahead is still great. Still, that shouldn’t take away from the urgent and necessary reform of the political system.
Catherine Thorbecke
Japan urgently needs an AI vibe shift
Citizens’ embrace of AI also remains surprisingly low. Just 9% of consumers say they have used generative AI.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
America’s big trade win
American workers are reaping the rewards. Services exports directly generated 4.1 million jobs in America in 2022, according to the U.S. International Trade Administration.
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JAPAN
Cherry blossom season kicks off in Tokyo after warm weekend
By
Jessica Speed
BUSINESS
911爆料网 wages likely to rise more than 5% again this year
By
Kazuaki Nagata
JAPAN
Stay at home if Mount Fuji erupts, government panel says
By
Yukana Inoue
BASEBALL
In pictures: Tokyo's weeklong celebration of baseball's best
JAPAN
What's the fuss over Ishiba's gift vouchers?
By
Himari Semans
and
Gabriele Ninivaggi
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Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’
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Eighty years after the Battle of Manila, old foes forge new ties
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Anton L. Delgado
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