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Rise of the Ronin review: this Japan-inspired game offers gorgeous combat, but shame about the plot

Despite an ambitious setting, Team Ninja wobbles slightly when it comes to sticking the landing of this epic RPG

Evening Standard

Nasdaq Futures Climb on Upbeat Micron Results and Fed Rate Cut Signals, U.S. PMI Data and Nike Earnings in Focus

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are trending up +0.66% this morning as investors cheered forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Micron as well as the Fed’s unchanged projection for three rate cuts this year while also awaiting U.S. business activity data and earnings reports from Nike and FedEx.

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Why are the US and Japan pushing to ban nuclear weapons in space?

Washington and Tokyo sponsor a UNSC resolution calling on countries not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space.

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Japan Shares Hit Record High As Yen Rebounds

Japan's stock market hits record high and yen rebounds against US dollar amidst global economic shifts.

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Japan's Exports Rise 7.8% In February, Trade Deficit Narrows

Japan's exports surged in February, leading to a trade deficit. Bank of Japan raised interest rates, while exports to key regions grew. Despite economic ch...

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Dodgers Fire Ohtani's Interpreter After Theft Reports

The Los Angeles Dodgers said Thursday they had fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter after the Japanese baseball star's representatives claimed he had been the victim of "a massive theft" reported to involve millions of dollars.

International Business Times

Translator for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s fired after allegations of ‘massive theft’

The interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, the biggest star in baseball and one of the most famous people in Japan, has been fired amid a variety of allegations

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‘Life in the old dog yet’: Murray blasts back to beat Berrettini at Miami Open

Andy Murray overcame his Italian opponent 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round while Jack Draper steamed past Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-3, 6-2

The Guardian - UK

Bank Of Japan Expected To Raise Rates In July Or October

Bank of Japan plans rate hike to balance growth and stability amidst global economic uncertainties.

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Subaru Can Do This Or Rivian Can Do It For Them

It's good news that Subaru and Panasonic's battery partnership is taking shape, because Rivian's plans seem ready to take its business.

InsideEVs

The Japanese sex drought: why are married women so uninterested in making love?

The country’s celibacy epidemic hit the news in 2013 – and it has grown much, much worse. But it certainly isn’t the only place to be afflicted

The Guardian - UK

Japan v North Korea World Cup qualifier resumes rivalry that extends beyond football

Crunch fixture taps into a complicated underlying political history, with 150,000 North Koreans living in Japan

The Guardian - AU

Citizen Unveils Nature Collection Watches Featuring Traditional Japanese Washi Dials

Explore Citizen's Nature Collection watches, fusing Washi paper artistry with modern technology for a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

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Seven Crew Dead In Capsized South Korean Tanker Tragedy

Tragic capsizing of South Korean tanker off Japan results in seven crew members declared dead, highlighting maritime risks and emphasizing the importance o...

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'Curse Of The Colonel' KFC Statue Disposed Of In Japan

A plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for superstitious Japanese baseball fans has been "disposed of" 15 years after being dredged out of an Osaka river, the firm said.

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South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan, 7 Missing

South Korean chemical tanker capsizes off Japan's coast, prompting a search and rescue operation for missing crew members. Maritime safety concerns arise.

AAP

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos in pre-Olympic Perth send-off

Australia's men's and women's hockey teams will gain valuable pitch time in a Perth farewell series before chasing gold at the Paris Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Is an Icon Among Us

First, the new Dodgers star shattered expectations for what a baseball player can be. Then he did the same to the sport’s star-driven economics. All he wants now: a chance to bend October to his will.

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BOJ Reduces JGB Purchase Limit After Policy Shift

Bank of Japan reduces JGB purchases limit to address economic challenges and adapt monetary policy.

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Buy This Stock to Profit from the Bank of Japan's Historic Policy Shift

The BOJ today ended eight years of negative interest rates that began in 2016. It’s a symbolically important policy change, but the benefits to Japanese banks should be very real. Here's how investors should approach this historic policy shift.

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Rui Hachimura Showcases Trendy Style In Casual Outfit Photo

Discover how Rui Hachimura, the talented basketball player from Japan, is making a mark in the world of fashion with his unique and versatile style choices.

The Guardian - US

Shohei Ohtani: a Japanese baseball star so loved even Koreans flock to him

The Japanese star is considered one of the most talented players in history. Now he finds himself in an unfamiliar role as a cultural ambassador

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S&P Slips Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Housing Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.44% this morning as investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting while also gearing up for the release of fresh data on the U.S. housing market.

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Biden, Kishida, Marcos To Hold White House Summit

Upcoming summit between USA, Japan, and the Philippines to strengthen trilateral cooperation and address key regional and global issues.

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Biden To Host U.S.-Japan-Philippines Summit Amid Regional Tensions

President Biden to host U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit addressing regional security, economic ties, and democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region.

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