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Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in 'extremely frank' call

The Japan Times

Washington has been pushing for new face-to-face talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 2:04 am

SoftBank to meet investors as potential jumbo bond sale eyed

The Japan Times

Billionaire Masayoshi Son's investment firm is pressing ahead with a borrowing spree to finance its massive bet on artificial intelligence.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 2:01 am

From Nike to Starbucks, tariff relief for stocks is fleeting

The Japan Times

For some of the hardest-hit companies, the share price benefits pale in comparison with the massive losses they suffered on Liberation Day.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:58 am

Google warns of lower quality as it revamps Europe search results to avoid EU fines

The Japan Times

Google said the changes mark the largest reduction in quality of service at the internet search engine in its 29-year search history.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:42 am

Japan's rising yields stir debate over growing repatriation risk

The Japan Times

Some say markets are underpricing how quickly a rush might emerge as Japanese government bonds become increasingly attractive.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:40 am

Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse caused deadly floods, data shows

The Japan Times

Average temperatures on the mountain glacier at an altitude of 5,200 meters were estimated at around 5 degrees Celsius between Aug. 21 and 26.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:30 am

Trump plans to cut Canadian goods from government buyers

The Japan Times

The move deepens the two countries' trade war and threatens to roil a system meant to smooth the sale of commercial goods to agencies across the U.S.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:12 am

JR East unveils new character options to succeed the Suica penguin

The Japan Times

A brown squirrel, a purple rabbit or an orange creature carrying a bag with a mole in it will replace East Japan Railway Co.'s Suica penguin.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:12 am

U.S. resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as pause remains elsewhere

The Japan Times

Trump has long campaigned against illegal immigration, but his second term has been defined in equal measure by his efforts to curb legal migration.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:55 am

Far right's victory clouds Merz's reform agenda as ally seeks changes

The Japan Times

The rise of the Alternative for Germany has forced Germany's mainstream parties to work together in coalition to exclude the far right from power.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:45 am

Russian drive on Donetsk region puts Kyiv's new commanders to the test

The Japan Times

Recent appointments under Ukraine's reform-minded top general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, have put respected and proven officers in charge.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:32 am

Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem following import ban from settlements

The Japan Times

Israel's government is financing some of the West Bank's most radical settlers, who use illegal outpost farms to displace Palestinians.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:22 am

25 years after 9/11, Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign attacks

The Japan Times

When asked to name the biggest threat to the safety of average Americans, 33% of respondents picked "domestic terrorism."

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:15 am

South Korea sends team to assess situation in Strait of Hormuz

The Japan Times

The South Korean team departed for the United Arab Emirates over the weekend and is expected to return as early as this week,

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 11:19 pm

U.S. says it destroyed five Iran oil tankers after attacks on American warship

The Japan Times

The strikes by the U.S. military hit targets near Iran's strategically crucial oil export hub of Kharg Island.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 11:08 pm

EU and Canada plan far-reaching alliance to strengthen partnership

The Japan Times

The transatlantic partners seek to build a new alliance to offset the global power politics dominated by the U.S. and China.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 10:05 pm

Japanese helicopters to join Indonesia's wildfires battle this weekend

The Japan Times

Indonesia has intensified efforts to tackle wildfires that have been raging for months.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 11:22 am

Kenichi Horie, 88, to sail solo across Pacific Ocean — again

The Japan Times

If successful, Kenichi Horie will break the world record for the oldest person to complete such a feat, a record he himself set at age 83.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 10:14 am

AI-discovered lung drug reverses aging markers in study

The Japan Times

An experimental lung disease drug developed using artificial intelligence showed promise in reversing biological signs of aging, pointing to broader potential use of the treatment, according to its developer.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 9:43 am

Japan issues highest level heavy rain warning as flood risk rises

The Japan Times

The warning was issued in various parts of the country, with residents urged to take precautions against the rain.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 9:26 am

Japan tightens measures against private jet pilots with three-strikes rule

The Japan Times

The penalty system is being tested at Haneda Airport, a major hub for business flights, with no plans as of yet for expansion to other airports.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 8:24 am

In a league of her own: A Japanese F-15 pilot guarding the northern skies

The Japan Times

Capt. Momoka Fujii, call sign "Jasmine," is one of a tiny minority of female pilots flying front-line combat jets in the Air Self-Defense Force.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 8:00 am

Key ministers, LDP leaders expected to keep positions amid personnel changes

The Japan Times

Such a decision would show Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's opting for stability ahead of the autumn session of parliament.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 7:50 am

South Korea's power demand set to soar on AI boom

The Japan Times

The nation is weighing whether to build more nuclear reactors as part of its long-term energy roadmap

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 7:49 am

The tiny island where the U.S. and Canada could mend their rift

The Japan Times

Between the Trump's senseless trade war and his juvenile and disrespectful attacks on Canadian sovereignty and dignity, Canadians have every right to feel angry and betrayed.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 7:00 am

Tokyo's Taito Ward, long popular with tourists, looks to ban minpaku in certain areas

The Japan Times

The ward cited increasing reports of bad behavior such as improper trash disposal and loud noises as being behind the crackdown.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:55 am

Japan not confident that U.S. relations will improve after Trump, survey finds

The Japan Times

Japan views the U.S. as a necessary partner but has low confidence it will become "a better ally" after Donald Trump's second term ends.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:25 am

Japanese carmakers brace for profit hit after yen strengthens

The Japan Times

The currency traded just above ¥153 against the dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:15 am

Indonesia's richest family moves over $1 billion offshore amid turmoil

The Japan Times

The movements of funds abroad mark a sharp pivot for a media-shy family worth about $30 billion that has traditionally parked its wealth at home.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:10 am

Trump and Xi should align on artificial Intelligence

The Japan Times

Advanced AI may surpass human control, so the U.S. and China must prepare together to manage the risks.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:07 am

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