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Japan lands SpaceX-style reusable rocket for first time

Test flight comes just one day after China successfully landed its own reusable rocket

The Independent UK

Japan introduced black bass in 1925 to improve sport fishing, but scientists now say the invasive predators transformed Lake Biwa and drove native fish into decline

Japan introduced North American black bass for tourism, which disrupted native ecosystems. These predatory fish aggressively hunted endemic species, causing significant population declines. The ecological damage threatened ancient freshwater habitats and traditional fisheries. Authorities classified the fish as invasive, restricting their spread and implementing removal efforts. Restoring the lakes now…

The Times of India

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's British Grand Prix

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Cult compact cameras make up 40% of Japan's Top 10 sales chart as Sony's newest flagship fails to get to No.1

Award-winning compact cameras from Fujifilm, Canon and Ricoh outperform many newer mirrorless rivals. Here's why these point-and-shoot models continue to dominate sales

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Iran: Rising regional power or too weak to make peace?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 13: Papers analyse Iran's strategy against the United States. In Japan, a quiet refuge has emerged for Russian spies. And finally, the story of a dog and its "emotional support duck"...

France 24

Japan's newspaper-printed solar cells could turn almost any surface into a power generator

For decades, solar power has largely meant one thing: rigid silicon panels fixed to rooftops or spread across vast solar farms. Japan is pursuing a very different idea. Instead of heavy glass modules, researchers and manufacturers are developing ultra-thin, flexible solar cells that can be produced using high-speed printing techniques…

The Times of India

How to get tickets for Japan’s famous West Express Ginga summer sleeper train

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One of Japan's coolest retailers just turned classic Disney cartoons into stylish everyday essentials

Seven Urban Research labels reinterpret classic Disney animated shorts with understated clothing, bags and accessories

China lodges protest as Japan joins 13 nations backing South China Sea ruling

China lodged a formal protest after Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling. Fourteen countries, including Japan, supported the tribunal's decision on maritime claims. Beijing accused Japan of interfering and undermining regional stability. China maintains its sovereignty over the South China Sea waters. The ruling rejected China's expansive claims under the nine-dash…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei closes lower as oil price jump dims corporate outlook

Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower as oil prices rose due to renewed Middle East conflict. Investors weighed the corporate outlook amid increasing costs and the start of earnings season. Chip-related stocks dragged the Nikkei lower, influenced by South Korea's benchmark index. Memory maker Kioxia tanked significantly after a high-profile…

The Economic Times

Satwik-Chirag return to spearhead India's campaign at Japan Open

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lead the contingent. They aim to continue their winning momentum after a recent title victory. Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu will spearhead the singles challenge for the nation. Ayush Shetty faces a tough opening match against a strong opponent.…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan pension fund strategy may redraw global bond and currency markets

Japan’s plan to encourage its massive public pension funds to increase allocations to domestic assets has sparked expectations of a major shift in global capital flows. The move could support the yen, boost demand for Japanese government bonds and potentially reduce overseas asset purchases by Japanese institutions. While markets reacted…

The Economic Times

Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be mined

Scientists have identified a vast reserve of hidden gold deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. This "invisible gold" is locked inside pyrite and requires advanced techniques to detect. The discovery occurred in an active underwater volcanic region off the coast of Japan. This finding renews interest in deep-sea mining while also…

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit in fresh wave of Russian attacks after Putin vows ‘powerful’ response

Attacks come as Zelensky and allies vow to use war-tested Kyiv's defence to protect Europe against Russian ballistic missiles

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Japan has discovered record-breaking hidden gold beneath the ocean floor, but extracting it won't be easy; here’s why

Far below the surface of the Pacific, a volcanic landscape south of Japan has revealed an extraordinary concentration of hidden gold unlike anything documented before. The discovery comes from an active hydrothermal field where superheated, mineral-rich fluids continue to build towering chimney structures and dense sulphide deposits on the seabed.…

The Economic Times

China summons Japan envoy over South China Sea row

China asserts its control over the South China Sea waters. Thirteen nations and Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling against China's claims. Beijing summoned Japan's envoy, accusing Tokyo of regional instability. The ruling declared China's expansive claims legally baseless under international law. Nations urged peaceful dispute resolution and adherence to international…

The Times of India

China cries foul after 14 nations, including Japan, reject Beijing's South China Sea claims

Accusing Japan of interfering in regional affairs and undermining peace and stability, China insisted that its sovereignty over the disputed waters has "never changed" despite the 2016 tribunal ruling. The diplomatic row erupted after Japan, along with the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and nine other countries,…

The Times of India

China rejects US-led backing for South China Sea ruling, calls tribunal award 'illegal'

China rejected renewed international support for a 2016 tribunal ruling. The ruling declared China's expansive South China Sea claims legally baseless. China insists the award is null and void and has no binding force. Fourteen nations reaffirmed the ruling's finality and commitment to a rules-based Indo-Pacific. Beijing also objected to…

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Daiki Axis setting up 3rd plant in India, bets big on sustainable water treatment sector

Japan's Daiki Axis will invest Rs 200 crore for a new manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka. This facility will produce decentralized wastewater treatment systems using proprietary Johkasou technology. The expansion aims to meet India's growing demand for sustainable water recycling solutions. This investment supports India's 'Make in India' initiative and…

Bangkok Post

South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis

TOKYO - ⁠China's ⁠expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, ‌Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th ⁠anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.

Bangkok Post

Heatwave grips southwest Japan, record-tying 39.3°C at Kyushu tourist spot

Parts of Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu saw a hot summer day on Saturday, with the mercury hitting a record-tying 39.3°C in Dazaifu, a tourist spot in Fukuoka prefecture.

The Economic Times

Charting the global economy: Iran war continues to cloud outlook

Japan's bank lending expansion suggests room for the central bank to raise rates further. Meanwhile, high borrowing costs continue to impact the US housing market significantly.

France 24

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China in just over a…

The Times of India

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, over 1 million evacuated

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late on Saturday, prompting massive evacuations and widespread disruptions after lashing Japan's southern islands and Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities said the storm was expected to gradually weaken as it moved inland toward the northwest.

The Independent UK

Rotated Ireland overcome spirited Japan side as Sean Jansen shines on debut

Japan 20-36 Ireland: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made nine changes from their narrow win over Australia

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