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U.S., G7 to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the "Group of Seven" major economies will unveil new sanctions and export controls targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine, a U.S. official said ahead of a G7 summit in Japan.

Reuters

G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

Leaders of the world's richest democracies acted on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia, while a draft communique to be issued after their talks in the Japanese city of Hiroshima stressed the need to reduce reliance on trade with China.

Reuters

Kishida asks global semiconductor manufacturers to invest in Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida asked top executives of foreign semiconductor manufacturers to aggressively invest in Japan and cooperate with Japanese companies during a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday.

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Watch Iconic Motorbikes Unload A Crate Full Of Rare Japanese Sportbikes

Iconic Motorbikes is well-known among enthusiasts, not least because of the rare Japanese sportbikes it brings into the US from time to time, like these.

RideApart

G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.

AAP

G7: what is it, when was it formed and what will be discussed at the 2024 summit in Italy?

Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a £240 million aid package to Ukraine as world leaders discuss how to intensify financial pressure on Russia

Evening Standard

Rare Gold 1984 Honda Monkey Z50J Limited Edition Is Looking For A New Home

A rare gold chrome limited edition 1984 Honda Monkey is currently available for sale in Florida, with only 5,000 ever made and sold in the Japanese market.

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Akshata Murty puts scandals behind her as she joins PM at G7 in Japan

Mr Sunak’s wife, the multimillionaire daughter of one of India’s richest businessmen, stood out as she stepped off an RAF plane alongside the prime minister

The Independent UK

Japan, United States to continue Russia sanctions and Ukraine support, Kishida says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to continue sanctions against Russia and support of Ukraine, Kishida told reporters as the two leaders met in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Thursday.

Reuters

What Is Hideki Matsuyama's Net Worth?

We take a look at how much the Japanese Masters champion is currently worth.

Golf Monthly

3 Railroad Stocks Worth Adding in Your Portfolio

The railroad industry is well-positioned to grow significantly due to rising investments and rapid industrialization. Therefore, railroad stocks Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), West Japan Railway (WJRYY), and L.B. Foster (FSTR) might be worth adding to your portfolio. Read on.

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Japan, Britain strike 'historic accord' on cooperation in defense, clean energy, semiconductors

Japan and Britain have struck what they are calling a historic accord on cooperation in defense, clean energy and semiconductors

The Independent UK

Sunak and Japanese PM sign deal on closer defence and security ties

Rishi Sunak and Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida dined at a restaurant in Hiroshima.

The Independent UK

World leaders land in Hiroshima for G7, with Ukraine war high on agenda

World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

France 24

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Markets Today: Stocks Slightly Higher on Hopes for a Debt Ceiling Deal

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.02% at a 2-week high, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.05% at a 9-month high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as optimism builds that the U.S. will raise...

Evening Standard

What is a semiconductor? Rishi Sunak plans partnership with Japan

The UK Government is reportedly set to announce a computer chip partnership with Japan, but what would this mean?

Total Film

Creed 3 to include an anime short during Japanese cinema release

Michael B. Jordan confirmed the news on May 17

The Independent UK

Japanese firms to invest £18bn in UK in ‘massive’ post-Brexit economy boost

Rishi Sunak said in Tokyo the pledges are a ‘massive vote of confidence’ in the British economy

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Australian envoy suggests 'smelling salts' for worries over Biden's Quad cancellation

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd about President Biden deciding not to meet with leaders of Australia, India and Japan because of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Japan PM prepares push for nuclear weapons pledge in Hiroshima

Ukraine war and China’s Taiwan ambitions are expected to dominate G7 discussions, but Fumio Kishida will have a powerful backdrop. Plus, the rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani

Al Jazeera

US President Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit

Talks to focus on the war in Ukraine, nuclear disarmament, artificial intelligence, climate change, economic security.

Daily Mirror

Japanese firms pledge to pump £18billion into UK projects as Sunak lands in Hiroshima

The announcements came as the Prime Minister met with leading Japanese companies in Tokyo on the first leg of his four-day visit to the country on the first leg of his four-day visit to the country

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says global carmakers’ UK concerns ‘nothing to do with Brexit’ – as it happened

Latest updates: business and trade secretary dismisses calls from global carmakers for Brexit deal to be renegotiated

Reuters

Japan eyes annual $22 billion for childcare to tackle birth rate decline -report

Japan's government estimates it needs to raise about 3 trillion yen ($22.2 billion) in funds per year for a childcare policy Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has put forward to help reverse the declining birth rate, Jiji news agency reported on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Watch: Joe Biden meets Fumio Kishida for G7 talks in Japan

Joe Biden met with Fumio Kishida on Thursday, 18 May, after travelling to Japan for this week’s G7Hiroshima leaders’ summit.

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