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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Yen Weakens Further To Put Focus On Tokyo, Asian Equities Rise

The yen extended losses to a fresh 38-year low Friday, putting investors on guard for a possible intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the release of key US inflation data later in the day.

International Business Times

Socceroos firm on World Cup direct path despite Japan

The Socceroos must do battle with Asian powerhouse Japan for a 2026 World Cup spot, but coach Graham Arnold is not losing any sleep over it.

AAP

Dollar Slips on Weak US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after US economic news showed weekly continuing unemployment claims unexpectedly rose to a 2-1/2 year high, a sign of labor market weakness that is dovish for Fed policy. Also, weaker-than-expected US capital goods orders...

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US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa

The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’

The Independent UK

Japan Upsets USA In IFAF U20 World Junior Championship Semifinals

Japan's stunning upset victory over the U.S. in the IFAF U20 World Junior Championship semifinals sparks social media reaction and sets up a gold medal sho...

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Vespa Goes Sleek And Sporty With New Scooter Color

Vespa has released the GTV300 in a sporty and elegant Travolgente Gray colorway in Japan, adding more options to its already extensive palette of colors.

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Japan signals it may prop up yen after currency falls to 38-year low

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki says authorities watching currency’s slide with ‘sense of urgency’.

Al Jazeera

Socceroos pitted against Japan and Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualification

The Socceroos face a tantalising rematch with Japan, the side that beat Australia both home and away at the same stage of qualification for the 2022 World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC

The Socceroos are facing a tough road to the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a group including Asian powerhouse Japan and Saudi Arabia.

AAP

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The Independent UK

Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan's Mount Fuji

Three bodies were found at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain, with one of them already brought down from the slopes

The Guardian - UK

Financial markets at risk of ‘sharp correction’; US GDP revised high – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK central bank publishes its new financial stability report

International Business Times

Yen Gains After Hitting 38-year Low, Traders On Intervention Watch

The yen edged back slightly Thursday after hitting a 38-year low against the dollar, putting investors on alert for a possible intervention by Japanese authorities, while investors awaited US inflation data that could spark another round of volatility.

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North Korea Launches Alleged Hypersonic Missile, Explodes Mid-Flight

North Korea's hypersonic missile launch and escalating tensions with South Korea, the U.S., and Japan amid military drills and propaganda broadcasts.

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When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka reaches deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors including China and France

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced a debt restructuring deal with countries including India, France, Japan and China in a televised address to the nation

The Guardian - US

US air force member charged with kidnapping and rape of teen in Okinawa

Brennon Washington, 25, invited girl to speak to him in his car and then drove to her residence, indictment says

The Guardian - AU

As the Coalition goes nuclear, Labor is free to ensure fossil fuels are burned with abandon and little scrutiny

How can Australia get to net zero by 2050 while approving projects that will run for decades beyond that date?

The Guardian - UK

Ardie Savea ready to settle scores with England after ‘smack in the nose’

Ardie Savea, the world player of the year, says the All Blacks want to settle a few old scores when they meet England next week

Fortune

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy may just have two years to take over China’s market for weight loss drugs

Novo Nordisk's China patent on Wegovy's active ingredient expires in 2026, much earlier than its patents in the U.S., Japan and Europe.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Wall St Rebound, Inflation In View

Asian markets swung Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors prepare for the release of crucial US inflation data, while the yen fell back towards levels that have stirred intervention warnings from Japanese officials.

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