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Japan eyes 'early' transfer of used warships and aircraft to Philippines

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro reached a wide-ranging deal to further promote defense equipment and technology cooperation.

China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth

Automakers are re-engineering vehicles from the ground up for foreign buyers.

Drowning in debt, 8 million firms miss payments in Brazil

Much of the pain has fallen on smaller companies, a group that powers almost 30% of Latin America's largest economy.

Japan can intervene twice more before November under IMF rules, official notes

The comments came after the yen surged last Thursday following reported intervention by the authorities, and also saw a number of intraday rallies during days that followed.

Soviet architecture vanishes as Central Asia drifts away from Moscow

Over the past decade, the region has shown little interest in preserving its Soviet heritage.

Japan astronomers find thin atmosphere on small celestial body beyond Neptune

Previously Pluto was the only such body thought to have supported an atmosphere, due to its stronger surface gravity.

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, prompting calls for probe from Xi, state media says

The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, a city known as China's fireworks capital.

Asia absorbs rising, uneven cost of energy crisis caused by war on Iran

The disruption has spurred the Asian Development Bank to cut its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.7% this year, down from 5.1% previously.

Hezbollah's fiber-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel

The Israeli military — considered one of the most advanced in the world — has confirmed two soldiers and one civilian contractor killed in explosive drone attacks in under a week.

China seeks an advantage with both Trump and Iran as war evolves

The war will no doubt be an important issue in talks between Trump and Xi when they meet in Beijing for a two-day summit.

Starmer’s troubles breathe new life into Scotland’s nationalists

Most agree the Scottish National Party's track record is patchy, but opinion polls suggest it's on course to win a fifth straight term with Labour not even sure of second place.

The EU needs new security partners

Closer security partnerships with a wider range of states will increasingly become a source of power, allowing Europe to defend its interests wherever they are at stake.

46-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of strangling son

According to Hokkaido police, the mother admitted to killing her son before later denying the allegations.

Shohei Ohtani named National League Pitcher of the Month

It marks the first time Ohtani has won a pitcher of the month award in MLB.

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

In April, Hong Kong-based Justin Sun sued ​World Liberty Financial, saying the company had illegally frozen the tokens he had bought.

Tanker carrying Russian crude oil arrives at facility in Japan

This marks the first Russian crude oil import to Japan since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed earlier this year.

Will the Iran war make Trump gun-shy or trigger-happy?

The sunk-cost fallacy tricks leaders into thinking that they've already sacrificed too much to quit.

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

About 150 people remain stuck ⁠on the ship marooned off the Cape Verde islands in the Atlantic Ocean after the deaths of three passengers.

What China will learn from Orban’s defeat

The lesson Mao drew from these events was that under one-party rule, an opening for dissent can easily ignite rebellion.

‘Keep phones on,’ Tokyo warns as yen battle intensifies

Traders are going to need to hold onto their devices going forward, as these kinds of interventions are becoming the new normal.

From paddock to pitch, Miami stadium races to prepare for World Cup after F1

The 65,000-capacity stadium in Miami Gardens, home of the Dolphins NFL team, will host seven of the 104 World Cup matches starting June 15.

AI’s hottest private companies have booming crypto shadow market

Once the domain of digital token speculation, crypto infrastructure is being redeployed to give traders a way to bet on the likes of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX.

AI becoming part of the race for Formula One and its teams

AI can be enable teams to navigate new regulations and spending cap rules, now set at $215 million.

‘Super El Nino’ raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

The continent is now facing the prospect of strong climate conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower and damage crops.

The LDP is losing local elections. Should Takaichi be worried?

Even as the prime minister enjoys high approval ratings, her party has been suffering a string of local electoral defeats.

FIFA may lose fifth of World Cup streaming reach as India and China deals stall

The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.

India’s Modi celebrates ‘record’ win in opposition-held West Bengal

The results should put the Indian prime minister on a stronger footing ahead of a general election in 2029.

One Japanese aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak

Three people have died amid the outbreak of the virus onboard the ship, which was transporting 150 passengers and crew.

Police officer and bakery worker top kids' dream jobs; parents eye civil service

The survey results were announced ahead of this year's Children's Day in Japan on Tuesday.

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep U.S. on board

European diplomats say they fear Trump may make further moves that could test the alliance before a summit of its 32 national leaders in Ankara in July.

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