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Dollar clings to 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone

Heightened Middle East tensions, including Iranian attacks and U.S. strikes, propelled oil prices and boosted the dollar's safe-haven appeal near a two-month peak. The yen teetered around the 160 mark, sparking intervention fears. Meanwhile, strong U.S. services inflation data reinforced expectations of sustained high interest rates, while the Bank of…

The Economic Times

These Fortune 500 companies are bigger than most national economies—here's where they'd rank as countries

Some companies on the Fortune 500 list rank even higher than national economies. Nvidia would be the fourth largest economy were it a country.

Fortune

Japan is considering stronger age restrictions for social media use — but public response to the move hasn't been as positive as hoped

Japan’s communications ministry has proposed new measures to protect young people from social media addiction

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Bulletin world briefing: Airport drone attack and typhoon strikes Japan

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The Independent UK

Camera lens shipments are the highest in over five years, according to the latest numbers from Japan

The latest numbers from CIPA put 2026 on track to be the best year for lenses since 2019 if the trend continues

Digital Camera World

Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun

No food says Japan more than sushi

The Independent UK

Indian men's hockey team beat Chinese Taipei 13-1 to enter semifinals of U-18 men's Asia Cup

The Indian men's hockey team secured a dominant 13-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final Pool A match. This win propels India into the semifinals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. The team showcased strong attacking play throughout the tournament, with their only defeat coming to Japan. India's semifinal…

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Fears grow for missing American student in Japan as major storm nears

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The Independent UK

Early trading on Wall Street mixed as oil prices tick higher with Iran cease fire under strain

Premarket trading on Wall Street was mixed while oil prices continued their ascent and Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 68,000 for the first time

AAP

Missing Alabama student’s parents are in ‘living hell’ after he vanished on Japan vacation

James ‘Weston’ Higginbotham is a keen hiker who may have taken a quiet trail, his parents said as they join efforts to find him

The Independent UK

Oliver Solberg highlights area he must “work on” after WRC Japan setback

The Toyota driver suffered a third high-profile crash on asphalt this season at Rally Japan

Motorsport

What Solberg needs to work on after WRC Japan setback

The Toyota driver suffered a third high-profile crash on asphalt this season at Rally Japan

Autosport

Torrential rain and flooding as Typhoon Jangmi hammers Japan

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The Independent UK

China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivot

Japanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geopolitical risks reduce China's appeal. Over the past five years, Japanese regional banks have cut their branch presence in China by about 20%, while lending by Japan's three megabanks…

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Dating Update: Tokyo Japan Date Night Reports Trigger Fresh Wave of Public Interest

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi fuel renewed attention after reports of a Tokyo Japan outing, sparking ongoing public interest in their relationship status.

The Times of India

Storm Jangmi batters Japan: Heavy rain, strong winds causes widespread disruption, leaves 60,000 houses without power

Tropical storm Jangmi battered Japan on Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread disruption and extensive property damage. The storm left nearly 60,000 households without power as authorities warned of worsening weather conditions.

Euronews

‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

The Independent UK

Typhoon Jangmi slams into Japan with heavy rain, flood warnings and travel chaos

Thousands lose power, hundreds of flights are cancelled and rail services disrupted as torrential rain prompts evacuations and landslide alerts

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Global Market: Japan's Nikkei surges past 68,000 for first time as AI stocks lead rally

Japan's benchmark Nikkei surged past the 68,000 mark for the first time, rising 2.2% to a record 68,203.79, as strong gains in AI and semiconductor-related stocks outweighed concerns over escalating Middle East tensions. The broader Topix index also gained 1.5%, supported by optimism around AI-driven demand and positive cues from…

The Independent UK

Bear rampaging through office complex injures four in attack caught on security camera

A bear injured four people in a residential area of northeastern Japan on Tuesday, 2 June.

The Times of India

10 largest island countries in the world: Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea among the biggest island nations

Standing back from a world map, the outline of land against water starts to look less tidy than it first appears. Some countries are stretched across hundreds or even thousands of fragments, scattered like broken glass across vast stretches of ocean. Others sit almost entirely on a single mass of…

France 24

Japan keeps traditional samurai horse festival alive by adapting to climate change

For more than a millennium, Japan has celebrated its samurai heritage with armoured horseriders charging through the countryside during its annual Soma Nomaoi festival. Up until two years ago, the tradition was threatened by soaring summer temperatures brought on by climate change. Organisers have decided to adapt, relieving riders and…

The Economic Times

Pakistan embarrassed in Japan as 'illegal' mosque inaugurated in presence of Pak ambassador now faces demolition

A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's ambassador in Japan has sparked a diplomatic and legal controversy. Japanese authorities declared the structure in Kawagoe was built without proper permissions in a restricted zone, leading to possible demolition. The Pakistan embassy clarified its non-involvement in the construction process, emphasizing adherence to local laws.

The Independent UK

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records

Japan's Nikkei 225 index has topped 68,000 in early trading after U.S. stocks pushed further into record territory

The Independent UK

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

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