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United Nations marks Apollo 11 55th with international moon missions stamps

Photos of the moon captured by American, Russian, European, Japanese, Indian, Korean and Chinese spacecraft are the subject of new United Nations stamps for the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11.

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Taste Japan from the comfort of Hakuba at Cheval Blanc Paris Hôtel

New restaurant Hakuba offers an authentic omakase experience orchestrated by chef Takuya Watanabe and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric

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Dollar Gains on Risk Aversion and Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.20%. The dollar climbed Friday after a global IT outage prompted risk aversion in asset markets and sparked some safe-haven buying of the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields Friday were bullish for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated Friday after...

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Dollar Sees Support from Safe-Haven after a Global IT Outage

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.16%. The dollar is mildly higher today after a global IT outage prompted risk aversion in asset markets and sparked some safe-haven buying of the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields today are bullish for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are...

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Global IT Outage: The Main Sectors Impacted

A massive IT blackout on Friday affected a wide range of sectors around the world, from Japan to the United States.

International Business Times

Japan asks young people why they are not marrying amid population crisis

Consultation launched as surveys show people have little chance to meet partners and worry about high cost of living

The Guardian - UK

Massachusetts lawmakers call on the Pentagon to ground the Osprey again until crash causes are fixed

Three Massachusetts lawmakers are pressing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to ground the V-22 Osprey aircraft again until the military can identify the root causes of multiple recent accidents, including a deadly crash in Japan

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Japan And Taiwan Conduct Joint Coast Guard Drill

Japanese and Taiwanese coast guards conduct joint drill amid tensions with China, focusing on maritime cooperation.

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Japan removes its gymnastics captain from Paris Olyimpics contingent for engaging in drinking and smoking

Shoko Miyata, a 19-year-old gymnast from Japan, has been removed from the country's Olympic team bound for Paris. The decision came after Miyata, who serves as the captain of Japan's women's gymnastics team, confessed to breaching the team's code of conduct by engaging in smoking and drinking.

The Times of India

Japan removes its gymnastics captain from Paris Olympics contingent for engaging in drinking and smoking

The Times of India

Japan sees record 17.78 million visitors in first half of 2024

East Asian country sees tourism burst past pre-pandemic levels as weak yen draws record visitors.

Al Jazeera

Japan Sees 1 Mn More Tourists Post-pandemic, Breaking Half-year Record

Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday.

International Business Times

Japan Inflation Rises Slightly To 2.6% In June

Japanese inflation was slightly higher in June, with prices rising 2.6 percent on-year compared with 2.5 percent in May, internal affairs ministry data showed Friday.

International Business Times

Playing for survival: the blind Japanese woman keeping a music tradition alive

Goze – women who earned a living as musicians despite sight impairments – are all but forgotten in Japan but Rieko Hirosawa has learned their songs

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Japanese Gymnast Shoko Miyata Sent Home From Olympics for Smoking, per Report

The 19-year-old won Japan's all-around national title in April.

The Guardian - US

Japanese gymnastics star Shoko Miyata sent home from Olympics for smoking

The captain of Japan’s Olympic women’s gymnastics team has been sent home from Europe after allegations she was caught smoking

Sports Illustrated

Cubs, Dodgers to Open 2025 MLB Season With Two-Game Series in Tokyo

Two of baseball's Japanese superstars are heading home.

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Akane Yamaguchi Showcasing Exceptional Badminton Skills In Competitive Match

Akane Yamaguchi, the talented badminton player from Japan, showcased exceptional skills in a thrilling match, solidifying her status as a top player in the...

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What is the schedule for the football at the Olympics?

We've got another feast of football coming up as France hosts the men's and women's Olympics football tournaments

France 24

Summer binge: A look at top TV shows for July and August

The summer sees the return of hit shows “Emily in Paris” and “Only Murders in the Building” for their fourth seasons. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why – love them or hate them – the new instalments of those series are set to delight their loyal fans. We learn more about…

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Japan Strengthens Pacific Island Ties To Counter China Influence

Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and Japan strengthen ties at PALM summit, emphasizing cooperation, climate action, and opposition to coercive activities.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Tech Steadies, Netflix Earnings and ECB Decision in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.18%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.41% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, as well as corporate earnings reports, with…

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Netflix Earnings on Tap

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Japan And South Korea Strengthen Defense Ties Against Regional Threats

Defense chiefs from US, Japan, and South Korea discuss regional challenges and unity for peace in response to China and North Korea. Collaboration and join...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally

Asian shares are mostly lower, with Tokyo's benchmark dipping more than 2%, after Wall Street’s record-breaking rally slammed into a wall of worries over potentially worsening trade tensions with China

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