17 stories from Aug 25, 2026 to Sep 2, 2026 · World desk
The Trump administration urged G20 countries on Tuesday to protect their industries from Chinese imports, arguing the trade distortions were harming g
Russia has formally protested to Tokyo over plans to station U.S. Typhon missile launchers ahead of joint exercises involving Japan, Australia and the
Rising nationwide attacks on bears have prompted fear and the culling of thousands of animals in Japan. A management program launched in 1995 in mount
Natural disasters are expected to cost the world $450bn annually, with insurance covering less than half of losses. Up to 62 percent of disaster-relat
Japan's 10-year bond yield reached 3 percent on Tuesday, the highest level in three decades, as investors grew concerned about inflation and fiscal he
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Japan's government and central bank are likely to act toward a stronger yen, with a Bank of Japan interest ra
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Japan's government and central bank are poised to take steps that will strengthen the yen, suggesting an in
At least 800 people have been killed and over 3,000 are missing after flash floods struck the Nepal-China border last week. China reported 261 foreign
Japan's defence ministry on Monday put forward its largest-ever budget request of 8.9 trillion yen, equivalent to US$55.6 billion, as the nation moves
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan said they will jointly develop standardised electronic control units and in-vehicle operating systems for softwar
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said recent yen movements were "pretty well contained" and not the kind of disorderly moves that prompted a rare j
Japan's Nikkei index dropped more than 2% at the opening of trading Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged attacks in the Middle East for t
Markets across Asia retreated on Monday following U.S. strikes on Iranian launchers at Larak island, pushing crude prices up and raising concerns abou
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent characterized recent yen movements as orderly and well-contained. He believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda,
The Japanese artist, celebrated for her Infinity Mirror Rooms and pumpkin sculptures, died Aug. 14 at a Tokyo hospital.
Tokyo is moving to support pipeline routes that would let oil shipments avoid the narrow Gulf chokepoint.
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