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Dollar Sinks on US Fiscal and Political Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a nearly 4-year low on Tuesday and finished down by -0.86%. The dollar retreated on Tuesday and has continued to be undercut as foreign investors pull capital from the US amid political risks. The markets remain nervous about Greenland, even though Mr. Trump...

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Bulletin world briefing: ‘Massive’ US forces in Middle East and Italy outraged over ICE agents

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. ‘Massive’ US forces arrive in Middle East as Trump talks up Iran deal Italy outraged at US decision to deploy ICE agents at Winter Olympics Japan bids emotional farewell to the last of their giant pandas European nation…

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Dollar Retreats on US Fiscal and Political Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) slid to a 4.25-month low today and is down 0.79%. The dollar continued to be undercut by speculation that the US might coordinate FX intervention with Japan to boost the yen, which would dovetail with Mr. Trump's apparent view that a weak dollar is good...

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Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo

From rhino-sized Rhyhorns to worm-like Diglett, visitors to PokéPark Kanto will roam a forest populated by lifelike Pokémon statues when the attraction opens next week

The Guardian - UK

The value of the Australian dollar is high right now. So should you book that overseas trip?

The Aussie is at its highest against the US dollar in nearly two years and approaching its strongest against the yen in decades

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s coast just revealed a species no one knew existed

On a northern Japanese beach, a bright blue jelly-like creature that didn't seem to belong there appeared. Locals weren't sure what they were seeing because the water was colder than where these critters are often found. It initially looked like the Portuguese man-of-war, a species more commonly found in warmer…

The Times of India

Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.26%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.60% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, as well as a new round of U.S. economic data and…

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Japan could not ignore a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, says prime minister

Takaichi appeared to walk back her earlier remarks that Japan could respond militarily if China moved to take the island by force

The Independent UK

The Fukushima towns frozen in time: nature has thrived since the nuclear disaster but what happens if humans return?

Fifteen years after a tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident, only bears, raccoons and boar are seen on the streets. But the authorities and some locals want people to move back

The Guardian - UK

Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan

After legal challenges and pandemic delays, the first Barossa LNG shipment is bound for Japan, marking an "outstanding achievement" for Santos.

AAP

Japanese American soldiers once branded 'enemy aliens' promoted posthumously

Seven Japanese American soldiers have been promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony that comes eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II

The Independent UK

How political leanings affect views on academic freedom – new research

Academic freedom is often described as a cornerstone of democratic society. Politicians regularly claim to defend it, universities invoke it in mission statements and most members of the public say they support it in principle.

The Conversation

Dollar Falls to 4-Month Low and Precious Metals Surge to Record Highs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a new 4-month low and is down -0.61%. The dollar is being undercut by speculation that the US might coordinate FX intervention with Japan to boost the yen, which would dovetail with Mr. Trump's apparent view that a weak dollar is good...

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Japanese court orders Pyongyang to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program

A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth."

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Stocks Set for Muted Open After Trump’s Tariff Threats, Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.14% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as President Trump’s tariff threats against Canada and the looming risk of a partial U.S. government shutdown curbed risk appetite at…

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132 Photos Of Snowy Places That Look Straight Out Of A Fairytale

In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, winter has covered the landscape with its white blanket. But not everyone minds the cold. Armed with warm clothes and a sense of adventure, some embrace the season with enthusiasm. To show why they love it so much, skiers, snowboarders, mushers, and everyday…

The Independent UK

Asian shares mostly dip as the yen rises against the U.S. dollar

Asian shares have mostly declined, as Japan’s benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the U.S. dollar

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Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.

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Photos shows Japan's love of pandas as twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China

Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China.

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This year could be a surprisingly affordable time to see Japan’s cherry blossoms

Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year.

The Independent UK

The last two pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained

Japanese panda fans have seen their beloved pandas return to China over the past decades, but bidding farewell to beloved twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Sunday’s final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo is especially emotional

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“Beautifully built, made-in-Japan guitars with Golden-era construction”: Cult Japanese brand Tokai Guitars has gone from one-time pariah to collector’s favorite –now its returning to the US

The one-time 'lawsuit era' brand has become a cult favorite on the used market –now its new builds are coming back to the US shores

Tom’s Guide

No more 3 a.m. wake ups — a doctor explains how this viral Japanese wellness practice is lowering my cortisol and helping me fall asleep in minutes

Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night

The Times of India

Early American settlers may have come from Japan: Study

Archaeologists have spent decades debating how and when people first entered the Americas. The outlines are familiar, but the details keep shifting. A growing body of evidence now suggests that the earliest populations arrived earlier than once believed and brought with them a shared way of making stone tools. This…

The Guardian - AU

Black and white and sent back over: end of panda diplomacy as Japan returns bears to China

The departure of pandas will leave legions of Japanese admirers bereft, but it is also symptomatic of a dramatic deterioration in China-Japan relations

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