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China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party

The move marks the first time China has formally sanctioned a Japanese parliamentarian for political speech

The Independent UK

Labubu is not the only Chinese cultural icon to be making a big hit in 2025

While Beijing has been showing off its latest military hardware to an array of international leaders, Chinese cultural icons are making their mark with a very different audience.

The Conversation

What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power – this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

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Blood moon wows skywatchers worldwide: Best photos of the September 2025 total lunar eclipse

See spectacular photos from the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse.

Space

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Rise, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.26%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.34% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors boosted their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

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I’ve been waiting for the trailer for Netflix’s new action series that’s like ‘Squid Game’ meets ‘Shogun’ — and it does not disappoint

Netflix just dropped the first trailer for “Last Samurai Standing,” a dark action-drama series that pits nearly 300 warriors against each other in a brutal battle royale for survival and fortune.

Tom’s Guide

Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces critical leadership contest

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Asian stock markets react after Japan’s Prime Minister resigns

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The Independent UK

Japan confirms Q2 GDP to be 2.2% despite US tariffs, hours after PM resigns

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated. The data was published hours after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his long-awaited resignation following his party's defeat in the summer elections.

Euronews

Japan’s next PM will face a problem that won’t go away with Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation

The ruling Liberal Democratic party is still grappling with the fallout from a years-old funding scandal that may see it go into opposition for just the third time in its history

The Guardian - AU

'Trump Whisperer' Ex-minister Joins Japan PM Race

A former top diplomat dubbed the "Trump Whisperer" was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be Japan's next leader, a day after premier Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation.

International Business Times

Why did Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resign? And who might replace him?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has bowed to weeks of pressure from within his party and announced his resignation, less than a year after taking office.

The Conversation

Asian shares rise after Japan's prime minister resigns

Asian shares are mostly higher with Japan’s benchmark rising after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he was stepping down

The Independent UK

Japan's economy grew at faster rate in fiscal Q1 than initially thought on healthy consumer spending

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated, despite worries about U.S. tariffs and domestic political uncertainty, according to government data

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Asian Shares Rise As Japan Politics Weigh On Yen

Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen.

Benzinga

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns, Hopes Trump Trade Deal Will Be Executed By His Successor

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s Prime Minister, has stepped down following substantial election setbacks. This development comes at a pivotal moment for Japan’s economy, which ranks as the fourth-largest globally.

International Business Times

'Geek' Shigeru Ishiba Quits Dream Job As Japan PM

Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty-gritty of policy and geeky pursuit of making military models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister crumbled Sunday.

Euronews

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba steps down after a defeat in July’s parliamentary vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he steps down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election.

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International Business Times UK

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns After Crushing Defeat and Gift Scandal Fallout

Shigeru Ishiba's exit triggers a contest to lead Japan's ruling LDP, amid scandals, economic pressures and questions over the country's political future.

International Business Times

Japan PM Ishiba Says He Will Resign

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign amid fallout from disastrous elections

Public broadcaster says prime minister has made decision to avoid divide within his Liberal Democratic party

The Independent UK

Japanese PM stepping down after less than a year in power

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International Business Times

Japan PM Decides To Quit As Opponents Seek Leadership Election: Reports

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following disastrous upper house elections.

The Independent UK

Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba resigns as prime minister and says new leadership election should begin immediately

Ishiba has been in power for less than a year, but faced calls to resign from the right-wing faction of his own party after a bruising defeat in July

The Independent UK

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign, Japanese television reports

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention to step down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for its big loss in the July parliamentary election

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