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Japan military on alert for Pyongyang missile

 TOKYO: Japan ordered its military on Saturday to prepare to shoot down a North Korean ballistic missile after Pyongyang said this week that it was ready to launch its first military spy satellite.

Bangkok Post

Tokyo Prepares to Shoot Down NKorea Satellite if it Falls on Japan

Japan's Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country's military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan's territory. Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to make necessary preparations as he could potentially "order the destruction of ballistic missiles", the Defense Ministry said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan to prepare to potentially shoot down North Korean spy satellite

Japan's Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada is set to order the country's self-defence force to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan's territory, news agency Kyodo reported on Saturday.

Reuters

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Emily Ratajkowski finally breaks her silence about that kiss with Harry Styles

The Blurred Lines star and the former One Direction singer sparked a frenzy of attention in March when a fan filmed them snogging up against a people carrier in a Japanese carpark

Daily Mirror

Political Pulse / Taiwan contingency war game highlights Japan's critical importance

In 20XX, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deploys warships, including aircraft carriers, and fighter jets around Taiwan to blockade the island. Strongly opposed to the United States' planned arms sales to Taiwan, China tries to prevent the sale by taking military action and ultimately bring Taiwan to its knees.…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Private jets to get easier access to Japan airports in tourism bid

In a bid to attract more wealthy foreign visitors, the tourism ministry plans to make it easier for private jets to use Japan's airports.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

PM's wife 'deepened relationship' during U.S. visit

Following a solo visit to the White House earlier this month, Yuko Kishida, wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, told The Yomiuri Shimbun on Thursday that she had reaffirmed the ties between Japan and the United States and felt motivated to engage in diplomatic exchanges with leaders' spouses at an…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Dollar Little Changed on Strength in the Euro and Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.02%. The dollar Friday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses. Strength in the euro and yen Friday sparked long liquidation in the dollar. The dollar Friday initially moved higher after bond yields rose on the news that the...

Barchart

This Financial Stock With Buy Rating Showing Major Value

Japanese financial company ORIX Corp. (IX) looks well-positioned to capitalize on the resilient financial sector of the country, but its shares trade at a reasonable valuation. Therefore, this stock might be a solid buy now. Read on….

StockNews.com

Russia bans Japanese group campaigning over disputed islands

Russia's prosecutor general said on Friday it had banned a group campaigning for Japanese sovereignty over four disputed islands seized by the Soviet Union at the end of World War Two, amid rising tensions between Moscow and Tokyo.

Reuters

JRPGs as we know them wouldn't exist without this obscure adventure game, and now it's back as an AI chatbot

The Japan-only classic that influenced everything from Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy to Metal Gear and Zelda is making a very odd comeback

GamesRadar

Japan PM sends offerings to controversial Tokyo shrine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has donated religious offerings to a Tokyo shrine that China and the Koreas consider a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism

The Independent UK

Japanese Retailer Offers Free Intel A750 GPU with Nvidia RTX 4090 Purchase

A Japanese retailer is offering a free Intel graphics card if you purchase an Nvidia RTX 4090.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan LGBTQ groups urge government to guarantee equality

Japanese LGBTQ activist groups are urging the government to enact an anti-discrimination law and legalize same-sex marriages ahead of a summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations being hosted by Japan in May

The Independent UK

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Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Slightly Lower on Mixed Corporate Earnings

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.18%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are slightly lower on mixed corporate earnings. However, lower T-note yields this morning are providing underlying support. The markets are...

WEKU

A 120-year-old KY love scandal is brought to the stage

The marriage between a Japanese man and a Bourbon County, Kentucky woman stirred up controversy more than a century ago.

The Independent UK

Toyota's new president vows to step on electrification pedal

Toyota’s new president Koji Sato has promised what he called an aggressive shift on “electrification,” while acknowledging criticism that Japan’s top automaker has fallen behind

Asharq Al-Awsat

G7 Nations Considering Near-total Ban on Exports to Russia

The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing Japanese government sources. Bloomberg news on Thursday also reported that the United States and Ukraine's allies were considering "an outright ban on most exports to Russia".

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Saudi Arabia Sends First Certified Low-carbon Ammonia to Japan

A joint statement issued on Thursday announced the arrival of the first shipment of low-carbon ammonia from Saudi Arabia to Japan, for use as fuel in power generation. The shipment is the result of a successful collaboration across the low-carbon ammonia value chain.

The Independent UK

First Tokyo Olympic bribery verdict ends with no jail time

The first verdicts in the sprawling Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal have been handed down in Tokyo District Court with defendants found guilt but avoiding jail time

Motorsport

Analysis: Super Formula faces up to recent popularity slump

Super Formula may have entered a new era on track with the new SF23 car this year, but behind the scenes there has been another change at least as significant when it comes to determining the future direction of the series.

Reuters

G7 nations considering near-total ban on exports to Russia -Kyodo

The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing Japanese government sources.

AAP

Cooper's Japanese return a pivotal Wallabies Cup moment

Quade Cooper can stake his claim for a World Cup ticket when he makes his return from a long-term injury for bottom-placed Kintetsu in Japanese club rugby.

Salon

Dystopian euthanasia for the elderly

Director Chie Hayakwa discusses her film that probes younger generations' growing hostility to seniors in Japan

The Independent UK

DeSantis to travel overseas ahead of looming White House bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he will travel to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom as part of an international trade mission

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