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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to hold talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during an official meeting focused on energy security and strategic cooperation, according to media reports. The discussions come as Japan continues to rely heavily on Australia as its main supplier of liquefied natural gas, a......
In the world of Japanese kabuki theatre, appearance is inseparable from performance, and one of the most essential elements is the wig. This traditional art form, known for its dramatic makeup, elaborate costumes, and stylized acting, relies heavily on highly specialized craftsmen who create and style these iconic hairpieces. At the Kabuki-za......
Japan is reported to have intervened heavily in the foreign exchange market, spending more than 30 billion dollars to support the yen as it weakened against the US dollar, according to local media reports. The intervention, estimated at around 5,000 to 6,000 billion yen (approximately 32 to 38 billion dollars), marks the country’s first......
Growing concerns about excessive screen time are emerging in Japan, where a recent national survey suggests that a notable proportion of young people may be struggling with social media addiction. The study found that around 7% of individuals aged 10 to 19 could be classified as “pathological users,” indicating difficulty in reducing......
The Strait of Hormuz closure blocks 20% of global oil and comparable liquefied natural gas flows, sparking the modern era's largest energy disruption. Asian governments ration fuels, revive coal power, and fast-track nuclear plans. Western oil majors post surging profits as supplies dwindle. The International Energy Agency calls this......
China's military announced Thursday that its naval and air forces carried out combat readiness patrols near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed South China Sea feature. The action coincided with ongoing multinational exercises led by the Philippines and United States. Beijing framed the patrols as measures to defend its sovereignty. The Southern......
Brent crude slipped below 110 dollars a barrel on Thursday, pulling back from a brief spike above 120 dollars the previous day, one of the most volatile stretches on oil markets since the start of the Strait of Hormuz crisis two months ago. The sharp moves underscore a market caught between fears of a prolonged supply disruption and repeated......
Morocco has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th country to endorse the international framework governing responsible space exploration. The announcement was made in Rabat during a joint appearance by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The agreement places Morocco within......
The Japanese yen weakened past the 160 per dollar mark on Wednesday, touching 160.73, its lowest level since July 2024, before reversing sharply after an unusually forceful verbal intervention from Tokyo officials. The move highlighted growing tension between currency traders and Japanese authorities as speculation against the yen intensified......
China’s manufacturing sector expanded in April despite a global energy crisis triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime routes. Official data showed industrial activity continuing to grow, supported by a domestic energy system heavily reliant on coal, which has insulated factories from the sharp rise in......
An attack in Tokyo has left five people injured after a man armed with a hammer targeted civilians and police officers, according to local media reports. The incident, which occurred in a residential area, has raised concerns despite the country’s generally low crime rate. The suspect, identified as a 44-year-old man, reportedly assaulted......
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 after the Bank of Japan signaled a more hawkish policy direction despite keeping interest rates unchanged at 0.75 percent. The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $76,400 during early US trading, as investors reacted to growing expectations that Japanese rates could rise again in June. The Bank of Japan voted 6 to......
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged at 0.75 percent in a closely divided decision, with three policymakers voting for an increase to 1 percent. The 6 to 3 split highlights rising concern within the central bank as the war in Iran drives energy prices higher and intensifies inflationary pressures. The decision positions Japan at......
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