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Japan baseball manager resigns after arrest over alleged assault on daughter

Shinnosuke Abe, 47, was arrested for allegedly grabbing his daughter and forcing her to floor

The Independent UK

Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet reveals

Quad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and energy security. The grouping is shifting towards economic and technological coordination. This pragmatic approach aims for resilience rather than deterrence. The Quad's future hinges on US strategic consistency and its ability to…

The Economic Times

Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chains

India, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduce import reliance and boost local industries by supporting mining, processing, and recycling. The Quad partners will identify and back projects crucial for advanced technologies and regional economic…

The Economic Times

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high on profit-booking, strength in oil prices

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record high, falling 0.25% as investors booked profits after a significant rally. Rising oil prices and the absence of an imminent U.S.-Iran peace deal also weighed on sentiment, despite SoftBank Group's substantial gain.

The Economic Times

Double Tap Films takes 21 Hindi microdramas global with TikTok partnership

Double Tap Films, a Pratilipi studio, is distributing 21 Indian microdrama shows on TikTok in the US, Canada, Brazil, and Japan. This marks a significant international deal for Indian vertical-format content. The partnership aims to test global demand for these short-form stories. Indian microdrama is rapidly growing, attracting investor interest…

The Economic Times

Quad nations target Indo-Pacific security and energy

The Quad, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US, has agreed on new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, ports and energy security.

AAP

‘Embarrassment for Japan’: PM wants to cut sales tax but cash registers say no

Sanae Takaichi pledged to suspend an 8% levy on food sales, but retailers say their systems aren’t designed for a tax of zero per cent

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Harsh Goenka is super impressed with Japanese school lunches that even Americans admire. Watch viral video

A viral video shared by Harsh Goenka highlights Japan's exceptional school lunch system, emphasizing strict hygiene, meticulous nutrition planning, and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This meticulous approach, from sanitization to balanced meals, has garnered global admiration, prompting discussions on how other nations can adopt similar practices for children's well-being and…

The Economic Times

Quad foreign ministers meet in Delhi to discuss Indo-Pacific security, supply chains and maritime cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Australian, Indian, and Japanese counterparts in New Delhi. The Quad grouping aims to regain strategic momentum in the Indo-Pacific. Discussions focused on maritime security, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience. The meeting seeks deliverable outcomes and stronger cooperation among member nations. This…

The Economic Times

Quad foreign ministers hold talks in New Delhi on Indo-Pacific cooperation

Foreign ministers from the Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are meeting in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and their concern over China’s growing influence in the region

The Independent UK

Quad agenda set in motion: India, Japan align on Indo-Pacific strategy ahead of key meet

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on global issues. Both nations agreed to boost economic security and promote investment. They also committed to advancing defense and security initiatives. The leaders confirmed cooperation for energy and…

The Economic Times

Australia, Japan, US and India foreign ministers to meet in New Delhi on Tuesday for Quad talks

Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. are meeting in New Delhi. They aim to revitalize the Quad group. Concerns about China's growing influence are a key driver. The ministers will discuss maritime security and critical minerals. A leaders' meeting is planned for later this year. The Quad…

The Economic Times

Rubio to revive 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear

NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad security alliance-- viewed suspiciously by China -- following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment.

Bangkok Post

AGC Biologics to Manufacture Teikoku Seiyaku's rhMMP-7 Drug Substance

HEIDELBERG, Germany and CHIBA, Japan, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGC Biologics, your friendly CDMO expert, was selected by Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd., a leader in transdermal drug delivery, to provide microbial contract development and manufacturing services for KTP-001, a recombinant human matrix metalloproteinase-7 (rhMMP-7), to treat lumbar disc…

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Why are people obsessed with (and stealing) Pokemon cards again?

In 1973, Japanese food company Calbee started attaching free collectable baseball player cards to its potato chip packets (and continues to do so today). It was mimicking a trend that had already taken off in tobacco markets in Japan and overseas. Baseball, Japan’s national sport, was an obvious choice for…

International Business Times

Bitunix Analyst: The Stock Market Is About to Have a Very Bad Summer

The 10-year Treasury yield has broken above 4.5%. The 30-year is back above 5%. Morgan Stanley has warned that current yield levels are entering a danger zone.

GamesRadar

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Nier and Devil May Cry leads say "a lot of Korean developers are ahead of Japan," and I can't imagine Crimson Desert has helped their fear of "being left behind"

"I look forward to seeing more kindred spirits like that emerging from Korea in the years to come"

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International Business Times UK

47-Year-Old Man Used Claude to Make $13K in a Month on OnlyFans and Fanvue — Spent Just $20

A 47-year-old man from Japan claims he earned $13,450 in one month on OnlyFans and Fanvue using Anthropic's Claude AI, spending just $20 on a subscription.

Reason

Japan's Smoking Bans Make a Lot More Sense Than America's

Owners of small restaurants and bars can decide whether to allow smoking, and customers can choose for themselves whether to patronize them.

The Guardian - UK

Could this Japanese human washing machine save me from the tedium of cleaning myself?

The capsule, which costs £280,000, is ideal for those who find daily grooming exhausting. Imagine if it brushed your teeth for you, too, writes Emma Beddington

The Economic Times

India turns net importer of finished steel in April, data shows

India has become a net importer of finished steel. In April, imports rose significantly while exports also saw an increase. Major suppliers to India included China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Russia. Domestic consumption of finished steel grew, and crude steel production also climbed.

AAP

Tiger and Volkswagen clinch Top Spots in Kantar's 2026 APAC Advertising Effectiveness Awards

SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Advertising Effectiveness Awards APAC, recognising the region's most impactful advertising campaigns based on consumer response and expert creative evaluation. This year's winners demonstrate how brands are cutting through an increasingly fragmented media landscape by creating immersive…

International Business Times UK

Who Was Toshifumi Suzuki? 'Father of Japan's Convenience Stores' Who Built Global 7-Eleven Giant Dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary who transformed 7-Eleven into the world's largest convenience store chain, has passed away at 93.

The Economic Times

Toshifumi Suzuki, Japanese behind the 7-Eleven empire, passed away at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, the architect of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire, has passed away at 93. Suzuki transformed Japanese retail, making 7-Eleven a global leader. His innovations brought convenience to millions. He also expanded the Seven & i Holdings group through strategic acquisitions. Suzuki's legacy reshaped how people shop. He is…

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