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How would you assess Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first six months in office?

BYD's Brazil labor saga spotlights China 'contradictions': 5 things to know

EV maker was placed on 'dirty list'; days later, it was removed and top inspector was fired

With JAL-ANA tie-up, Japan transport industry taps Philippines for talent

Aviation, shipbuilding companies are increasingly seeking skilled workers from SE Asia

Trump says China testing U.S. red line with ‘gift’ for Iran

The U.S. president hinted — without explicitly saying — that the present was some form of lethal aid for Tehran.

Murakami extends home run streak as White Sox pound Diamondbacks

Munetaka Murakami, who has nine homers in 23 ‌games, reached ‌base four times, adding two infield singles and a walk. ​

Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”

Sip your coffee to the backdrop of a magnificent, panoramic view next to this Starbucks in Toyama Prefecture. Starbucks Japan will often go to great lengths in designing its branches to blend in with

Australia's BHP ends standoff with top China iron ore buyer

Prolonged negotiations highlighted Beijing's push to cut steelmaking input prices

Trump extends Iran truce, maintains blockade as talks falter

The president said that Pakistan, which is mediating, asked the U.S. to hold off on fresh strikes.

Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study shows

The number of immigrants residing in ‌the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, up about ‌2.1 million from a year ⁠earlier, according…

Average Golden Week holiday budget falls to ¥27,660

In addition to the smaller outlays, 40% of survey respondents reporting no holiday plans.