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Asian Markets Surge On Strong US Consumer Data

Japanese stocks surged and markets across Asia started strong on Friday, tracking substantial gains on Wall Street after encouraging US retail sales data reassured investors about the health of the world's biggest economy.

International Business Times

Flights and trains canceled in Tokyo area as a strong typhoon swerves nearby

Flights and trains in the Tokyo area have been canceled, and people were warned of strong winds, heavy rains and potential flooding and mudslides as a typhoon swerved near Japan on its way further north in the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

Who will be Japan’s next PM? Ruling LDP set to begin ‘especially chaotic’ party election

Two women and two MPs under the age of 50 are on potential list of candidates after current PM Fumio Kishida decided to step down

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Without His Caddie and Coach, Hideki Matsuyama Starts Fast at FedEx Cup Playoff Opener

The Olympic bronze medalist was robbed in London prior to coming to the U.S. and members of his team had to return to Japan after their passports were stolen.

Sports Illustrated

US Economic Strength and Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.40%. The dollar rallied on stronger-than-expected US economic reports, which were hawkish for Fed policy and drove the 10-year T-note yield higher by +8 bp. Thursday’s economic reports helped reduce expectations for a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at the...

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After 31 years stuck in Japan, the first fighting game from the Tekken studio is finally available worldwide

Namco's answer to Street Fighter 2 still looks like absolute chaos, and I can't believe how stacked its voice cast is

GamesRadar

Environmental Activist Paul Watson Detained In Greenland

Greenland court rules environmental activist Paul Watson to remain in custody for possible extradition to Japan over 2010 whaling ship incident.

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Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5

Police say a court in Greenland has ruled that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japan’s request for his extradition

The Independent UK

Dollar Jumps on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.47% on stronger-than-expected US economic reports that were hawkish for Fed policy and that drove the 10-year T-note yield sharply higher by +10 bp. Today’s economic reports helped reduce expectations for a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at the...

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Japan ends 'megaquake' special caution week after finding no immediate risk

Japan’s government has ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible megaquake — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coast

The Independent UK

What is a megaquake? Japan issues first-ever warning of huge earthquake risk

Japan’s last large earthquake took place over 10 years ago

Evening Standard

Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.15% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.24% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

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Trackhouse announces Moto2 title contender Ogura for 2025 MotoGP season

Trackhouse has signed Japanese youngster Ai Ogura to partner Raul Fernandez at its MotoGP team next year.

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The Independent UK

Typhoon Ampil: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of flights cancelled as storm nears Tokyo

Country braces for seventh typhoon of the year

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Japanese PM Kishida Vows To Defend International Order

Japanese PM Kishida pledges peace on WWII anniversary but faces criticism for omitting wartime atrocities acknowledgment and ministers' visit to controvers...

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Typhoon Ampil Disrupts Japanese Railways And Airlines

Typhoon Ampil intensifies in the western Pacific, impacting Japanese railways and airlines during peak travel season. Japan braces for potential disruption...

The Independent UK

Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to step up his country’s effort to defend a rules-based international order in a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II

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Japan's Economy Grows 3.1% In April-June Period

Japan's economy rebounds with 3.1% growth in Q2 driven by domestic demand and exports. Concerns over macro policies and upcoming leadership change.

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Asian Shares Rise After U.S. Inflation Update And Japan's Growth

Asian shares rise on positive U.S. inflation data and Japan's economic growth, with markets showing gains. Japan's economy grows at 3.1% annual rate in Apr...

International Business Times

Japan Set To Lift 'Megaquake' Warning

Japan was set on Thursday to lift a week-old warning that a "megaquake" potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, the government said.

Al Jazeera

In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction

Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Follow Wall Street Climb

Asian markets mostly mirrored positive strides on Wall Street in early trade Thursday, as easing US consumer inflation buoyed hopes that a big interest rate cut was around the corner and economic growth in Japan outpaced expectations.

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street rise and Japan GDP data show growth

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after the latest update on U.S. inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected, and data on Japan’s economy showed relatively healthy growth

France 24

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to remain in detention in Greenland

American-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in custody pending a decision to potentially extradite him to Japan, a Greenland court ruled on Thursday. Watson was arrested in Greenland last month on an international arrest warrant and is facing charges related to a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whaling ships.

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