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Stocks shake off some Iran jitters as AI rules supreme

The MSCI All-World index was ‌up 0.13 per cent to trade around ‌record highs, as markets ⁠from Tokyo to Seoul traded at or near all-time peaks.

AAP

Thailand coach Hudson eyes shocks in group of doom

Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson admitted his team face a tough challenge after the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup placed them in Group F with four-time champions Japan, title-holder Qatar and Indonesia.

Bangkok Post

Viral post claims Indian woman caught shoplifting in Japan tried to bribe shopkeeper, police: 'They respect India a lot...'

A woman from an Indian tour group in Japan was allegedly caught shoplifting at a souvenir shop and later tried to offer money to both the shopkeeper and police officers as bribes after being caught, according to a viral post on X.

The Times of India

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Why Sebastien Ogier couldn’t take the fight to Elfyn Evans at Rally Japan

The world rally champion couldn’t find the answers to overcome issues that hindered an attempt for a third career Rally Japan win

Motorsport

Japan rejects China’s ‘new militarism’ accusations and urges ‘candid dialogue’

Beijing has urged Asia-Pacific countries to ‘jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan’s neo-militarism’

The Independent UK

What Rally Japan win could mean for Evans in WRC title fight

A second win of the World Rally Championship campaign could prove to be crucial for the Toyota driver

Autosport

Why Rally Japan win was "important" for Elfyn Evans in WRC title fight

A second win of the World Rally Championship campaign could prove to be crucial for the Toyota driver

Motorsport

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The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

The Economic Times

WRC Japan: Evans claims second win of 2026 to increase championship lead

Toyota locks out the top four positions on home spoil, as Oliver Solberg salvages Super Sunday points after early exit

Autosport

WRC Japan: Elfyn Evans claims second win of 2026 to increase championship lead

Toyota locks out the top four positions on home spoil, as Oliver Solberg salvages Super Sunday points after early exit

Motorsport

Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost more

Japan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits and 300,000 yen for permanent residency. This move aims to generate funds for integration initiatives and illegal residency cases. A new electronic travel authorization system, JESTA,…

The Economic Times

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

Bangkok Post

US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global security

Allies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division weakens deterrence, while unity strengthens it. He criticized China's military expansion and its accusations of Japanese militarism. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to increase defense spending. Australian Defense…

The Economic Times

American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

American allies are emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation as security threats increasingly cross regional boundaries, even as the Trump administration criticizes traditional partners

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Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphasized Japan's commitment to international law and a free, open order, while expressing disappointment at not meeting his Chinese counterpart. Japan aims to strengthen regional deterrence through defense equipment cooperation.

Bangkok Post

Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'

Japanese ⁠Defence Minister Koizumi Shinjirō denied accusations of "new militarism" in a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats.

Digital Camera World

Ishiuchi Miyako photographs completely different things, yet her 50 years of work all looks unmistakably hers

The Japanese photographer's retrospective shows how sticking to one visual principle creates coherence across 50 years of wildly different subjects

The Economic Times

SoftBank to spend $87.5 billion on AI centres in France: Son

Japanese tech investor SoftBank will spend 75 billion euros ($87.5 billion) on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, its founder Masayoshi Son told a French newspaper in an interview released Saturday. "75 billion euros in total," Son told La Tribune Dimanche weekly ahead of a French investment conference hosted by President…

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US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. Hegseth criticised European nations for weakening their militaries.

AAP

Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

Tom’s Guide

I spent 5 nights sleeping on a mattress on the floor — here's what happened to my sleep

I ditched my bed frame and put my mattress on the floor to see if it could improve my sleep — here's what happened and how it compares to my Japanese futon

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone

Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall

The Economic Times

The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that out

Indian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessity of language proficiency. German and French are leading the way, with Japanese also gaining traction. Language skills are now a crucial part of admission plans, opening new academic…

Autosport

WRC Rally Japan: Solberg heaps pressure on leader Evans, as Ogier struggles

Evans still leads, but Solberg’s morning pace has tightened the fight for victory

Motorsport

WRC Rally Japan: Oliver Solberg turns up pressure on Elfyn Evans

Evans still leads, but Solberg’s morning pace has tightened the fight for victory

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