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Tower Semiconductor Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) reported a sharp year-over-year increase in first-quarter 2026 profit and issued guidance for what it said would be the highest quarterly revenue in the company’s history, driven by accelerating demand in silicon photonics and related technologies for AI data center

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Japan unleashes robots to tackle bear attacks

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The Independent UK

Nagi Notes review – clear, calm light shed on criss-crossed family passions

Cannes film festival: Set in a beautifully filmed provincial Japanese town, what could have been a soapy drama is told with poetic restraint and subtlety by Kôji Fukada

The Guardian - UK

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Why this Japanese manufacturer is swamped with orders for ‘Monster Wolf’ robot

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The Independent UK

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

President Donald Trump announced on May 1, 2026, that the United States will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany – personnel who had been deployed there as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

The Fujifilm X100VI is one of the most difficult cameras to actually get hold of worldwide – and it's taking the #1 spot in Japan's latest compact camera rankings

Digital Camera World

Eddie Jones suspended by Japan after abusing match officials

The former England coach will miss four national team matches during his period of suspension

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Japan’s robot wolf sells out as record bear attacks drive demand: ‘We cannot make them fast enough’

‘Monster Wolf’ was originally designed to protect cropland from deer, boars and bears

The Independent UK

Mazda Will Chase Volume With A New CX-3 In 2027

While enthusiasts are patiently waiting for a new Miata, another model that has been around for over a decade will be the first to switch generations. The company’s smallest crossover will be renewed in 2027 when the second-generation CX-3 goes on sale. In an official document related to the recently…

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Stock Index Futures Gain as Tech Stocks Rebound, U.S. PPI Data and Trump-Xi Summit in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.79% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors gear up for crucial U.S. producer inflation data and the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March

The Independent UK

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

The Independent UK

Global Market: OECD sees Bank of Japan raising rates to 2% by 2027 amid inflation shift

Japan's central bank might increase interest rates to two percent by late 2027. This move signals confidence in Japan's economy moving past decades of low inflation. Stronger wages and consumer demand allow for gradual borrowing cost hikes. The Bank of Japan is also expected to reduce bond purchases. This shift…

The Economic Times

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink

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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Verrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRCA) reported higher first-quarter revenue and record demand for its molluscum contagiosum treatment YCANTH, while outlining progress on late-stage development programs in common warts and basal cell carcinoma. President and Chief Executive Officer Jayson Rieger sai

International Business Times UK

Japan Confirms Possession of UAP Footage After Reviewing Pentagon Videos Near Japanese Airspace

Japan is reviewing declassified Pentagon footage of unidentified anomalous phenomena near its territory, collaborating with international partners to address national security concerns.

Bangkok Post

Low-cost ‘love parking’ gets attention in Japan

A low-cost “love parking” lot in Japan has gone viral online after pictures emerged on social media of the roadside stop, where motorists can rent private space for as little as 1,000 yen (about 200 baht).

MarketBeat

Coincheck Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Coincheck Group (NASDAQ:CNCK) reported higher total revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, while lower marketplace trading volume and higher expenses weighed on adjusted revenue, net income and adjusted EBITDA. Chief Executive Officer Pascal St-Jean used the call

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Japanese snack giant resorts to black-and-white bags of potato chips as Iran War literally sucks color out of the world

Japan gets 70% of its total imports of naphtha, a petroleum-based material used in printing inks, from the Middle East.

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“Trap” To Harass Women In Public Transportation Exposed Online By Concerned Netizens

“How have you been living to be able to exude this much creepiness?”

Homes & Gardens

Every Tiny Japanese Hotel Room I Stayed In Replaced Closets with This Clever Space-Saving Solution − It Instantly Expands Your Storage

It's affordable and easy to maximize your storage without sacrificing floor space

Times Pets

10 Rare Cat Breeds You Almost Never See in Real Life

Some cat breeds are so uncommon that even lifelong cat lovers may never encounter them in person. While millions of domestic cats live around the world, only a small number belong to rare or geographically limited breeds shaped by isolation, selective breeding, or unique genetic traits. These cats often carry…

Creative Bloq

The Switch 2 price hike: Everything you need to know

Was Nintendo really out of options? Or pressured by investors.

The Independent UK

Japan’s biggest crisp-maker swaps colourful packaging for black-and-white as Iran war triggers shortages

Shortages of petroleum-based printing materials push multiple products into grayscale packaging

International Business Times UK

S&P 500 Could Be Entering a Dangerous 'Melt-Up' Phase — Money Expert Says 'This Makes No Sense'

The US stock market is experiencing an AI-driven rally as the S&P 500 nears 7,412 and the Nasdaq Composite surpasses 26,000. Analysts warn of a 'melt-up' phase, echoing past financial bubbles.

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