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BUSINESS
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Companies
Trump gives formal blessing to Nippon Steel's $14.8 billion bid for U.S. Steel
The approval capped a tumultuous 18-month effort by the companies, beset by union opposition and national security reviews.
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Debt to decarbonization: challenges for Nippon Steel
WORLD
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Politics
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ANALYSIS
Israel's attacks on Iran hint at a bigger goal: regime change
By
Crispian Balmer
,
Michael Martina
and
Matt Spetalnick
The moves appear aimed at diminishing Iran's credibility both at home and among its allies in the region ¡ª factors that could destabilize the Iranian leadership, experts said.
BUSINESS
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Economy
Japan seeks possibility of trade deal with U.S. as G7 summit looms
91²Ö¿â top tariff negotiator offered no hint whether a deal could be announced at the upcoming G7 summit in Canada.
JAPAN
Reports of online rice scams surging in Japan
Reports about fraudulent online rice shops to consumer affairs centers around the country spiked to 335 cases in April and May alone, as much as is normally seen in a year.
LIFE
/
Lifestyle
'Rice swindler,' 'Face thief': Worried citizens invent new monsters
By
Thu-Huong Ha
A decade-old contest for original "y¨kai" art reflects what keeps people up at night in Japan.
JAPAN
Upper House election likely to take place July 20
Whether the CDP will submit a no-confidence motion against the Ishiba Cabinet is set to be the main focus in the closing days of the current parliamentary session.
Two months on, Osaka Expo organizer struggles to improve experience as crowds grow
By
Joel Tansey
Even before the expo reaches its peak attendance, some visitors are already growing weary of the long lines.
Japan condemns Israeli strikes against Iran and urges restraint
Ishiba pledges cash handout for all citizens ahead of election
Trial of suspect in murder of ex-PM Abe set to begin in October
Government paper seeks to link next-gen energy tech to business opportunities
BUSINESS
Debt to decarbonization: challenges for Nippon Steel
By
Julien GIRAULT
The Japanese giant faces numerous headwinds going forward, including onerous U.S. trade tariffs and lackluster global demand.
Wage growth a focus of this year's
honebuto no h¨shin
By
Kazuaki Nagata
The government's guidelines for economic and fiscal management outline the target of raising the average minimum hourly wage to ?1,500 by 2030.
White House reviews SpaceX contracts as Trump-Musk feud simmers
In phone talks, Ishiba and Trump confirm meeting next week to discuss tariffs
By
Francis Tang
Finance chief Kato says talks with market players key for bond issuance
Toyota chair reclaims support after scandals that hurt last vote
By
Nicholas Takahashi
WORLD
Israel and Iran trade barrages as Tehran's nuclear program targeted
Attacks by Israel and Iran have shown no signs of abating, stoking fears of a broader regional conflagration in the Middle East.
U.S. Marines make first detention in LA as more protests expected
The first detention of a civilian is part of a rare domestic use of U.S. forces sent to the city after days of protests over immigration raids.
Pizza delivery monitor alerts to secret Israel attack
U.S. adversaries fuel disinformation about LA protests
Trump reports tens of millions in income from crypto ventures
Is seat 11A the safest on a plane? Not really, experts say
By
Joe Brock
and
Lisa Barrington
Sports
Thunder rally to beat Pacers and level NBA Finals at 2-2
Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana's relentless defense, NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander found a way to fight through and dominated the fourth quarter.
Sam Burns shoots 65 to lead demanding U.S. Open
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails Club World Cup as start of 'new era'
Oilers rally to win Game 4 in overtime to get even in Stanley Cup Final
Olivier Giroud views Club World Cup as chance to showcase quality of MLS
Opinion
Golden Dome is a glittering gamble ¡ª and a likely mistake
Brad Glosserman
Trump¡¯s EO outlined an MD system that would use a network of hundreds of satellites to detect, track and intercept incoming missiles ¡°to protect our homeland.¡±
Donald Trump¡¯s antics may work with Elon Musk, but not with China
By
Kuni Miyake
A belligerent China hones its tools of intimidation
Presidents have been treating journalists badly since Lincoln
By
Stephen L. Carter
India should join the Global Combat Air Program ¡ª but not just yet
By
Tomoko Kiyota
ENVIRONMENT
Natural disasters may be shaping babies¡¯ brains
By
Emma Court
The findings signal how new generations of children may be marked by climate crises that occur before they were born.
Why Brazil¡¯s ¡®King of Cattle¡¯ is embracing a plan to save the Amazon
By
Manuela Andreoni
and
Ana Mano
Leaders warn race for minerals could turn seabed into 'wild west'
By
Nick Perry
,
Francesco FONTEMAGGI
,
Fanny CARRIER
and
Antoine AGASSE
Development banks to invest €3 billion in ocean plastics fight
By
Simon Jessop
,
Virginia Furness
and
Kate Abnett
Swiss glacier collapse is a lesson on climate disaster management
By
Laura Millan
CULTURE
At Tokyo Pride¡¯s first queer art exhibition, intimacy and resistance share the wall
By
Erik Augustin Palm
A vibrant, community-sourced exhibition in Harajuku showcases queer art that spans the political, absurd and deeply personal.
Osaka wants to show off its artistic talents
By
Zoria Petkoska
Stop-motion sci-fi saga ¡®Junk World¡¯ expands its bizarre universe
By
Matt Schley
¡®A Unique Country in Asia¡¯: Sex and politics make for strange bedfellows
By
James Hadfield
Parental grief and spiritual terror collide in ¡®Dollhouse¡¯
By
Mark Schilling
LIFE
Under shogi¡¯s shadow, Tokyo¡¯s chess lovers make their move
By
Shyam Bhardwa
Japan has long resisted the lure of chess, but the stage is being set for the country¡¯s first-ever grandmaster, one expert says.
In the forecast for June ¡ª a lot of talk about the weather
By
Yaeko Kabe
So long, gateball. Japan¡¯s seniors are ready to work those core muscles.
By
Yuko Tamura
With Igniv Bangkok, the Thai capital¡¯s fine dining scene gets a boost
By
Phoebe Amoroso
From Belgian waffles to Nordic sushi: What to eat at the 2025 Osaka Expo
By
Patrick St. Michel
COMMUNITY
The persistence of Pride: LGBTQ+ events in Tokyo and beyond
By
Mike Fu
Pride isn¡¯t just a one-off weekend ¡ª a slate of activities and programs in support of the queer community continues in full force, from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
Cool cat Treacle is a master of relaxation
Hiraku Morilla: ¡®Pride means respect for those who walked so we could run¡¯
By
Gendel Gento
Mateusz Urbanowicz: ¡®Miyazaki inspired me to put the audience first¡¯
By
Naomi Oren
This charming Shiba enjoys life¡¯s simple pleasures
OPINION
Kuni Miyake
Donald Trump¡¯s antics may work with Elon Musk, but not with China
Trump¡¯s tactics may work against Elon Musk given that his administration has leverage over Musk¡¯s critical business activities. But with China, it does not.
Stephen L. Carter
Presidents have been treating journalists badly since Lincoln
Indeed, long before there existed a White House press corps, presidential peevishness led to the punishment of newspapers.
Tomoko Kiyota
India should join the Global Combat Air Program ¡ª but not just yet
GCAP is more than just a weapons platform. It is a statement of strategic autonomy, industrial innovation and trilateral cooperation among democracies.
Editors' Picks
JAPAN
Two months on, Osaka Expo organizer struggles to improve experience as crowds grow
By
Joel Tansey
BUSINESS
Wage growth a focus of this year's
honebuto no h¨shin
By
Kazuaki Nagata
SUMO
Hakuho¡¯s new venture not an automatic 'Grand Slam'
By
John Gunning
CULTURE
Pride and prose: Novels that illuminate queer lives in Japan
By
Mike Fu
BUSINESS
Montbell founder went from a feeble boy to a renowned mountaineer
By
Elizabeth Beattie
Podcast
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯
Longform
How 91²Ö¿â youth are slowly changing the country's work ethic
By
Alex K.T. Martin
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