Japan
Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff
Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.
Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 34, six more reported injured
Zohran Mamdani's genocide accusation matters far beyond Israel - opinion
At least 13 killed as 7.1 earthquake hits Japan, evacuation issued for 260,000 people amid blackout
Jordan's King Abdullah arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks to expand bilateral ties
Pakistani officials said the visit represents the first trip by a Jordanian monarch in more than two decades.
G7 foreign ministers' meeting to focus on Gaza, Ukraine, trade in Canada
Rubio will meet with G7 counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Britain.
Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman President Suharto
"A prominent figure from Central Java province, a hero of the struggle for independence, General Suharto stood out since the independence era," said an announcer during the award ceremony.
No immediate threat to US, allies from North Korea's missile launch, US military says
North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea, with no damage reported, following multiple short-range missile tests last month.
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Japan dispatches troops to help combat deadly bear attacks
With over 100 bear attacks and 12 deaths since April, Japan is on crisis crisis. Troops are setting traps to protect residents as bears are increasingly forced into urban areas by climate change.
Trump's 'hot truck' becomes symbol of Japan trade talks
Japan signals its commitment to US trade talks with a symbolic display of the F-150 truck, highlighting Trump's push for more American car sales in Tokyo.
Why Trump’s Tokyo trip matters for Israel’s security - opinion
In Tokyo, a new era of deterrence begins. For Israel, the lessons are clear and urgent.
Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn
Takaichi takes over when Japanese politics appears more fractured than at almost any other time in recent memory, and aims to tackle immigration and defense.
US falls to 12th in henley passport index as singapore leads, south korea second, japan third
Experts say reciprocity shifts and new rules - Brazil ending visa-free US access, restrictions by Vietnam, China, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar - have reduced American travel freedom.
