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Politics
Ruling parties could lose majority in Upper House election, poll suggests
By
Eric Johnston
A Mainichi Shimbun poll shows the ruling coalition might end up falling short of the 50 seats they need to maintain their majority in the Upper House of parliament.
JAPAN
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Science & Health
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
By
Tomoko Otake
The discovery may help raise the success rate of a type of cancer treatment that currently works for only 20% of patients who receive it.
BUSINESS
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Economy
EU to engage more with other nations hit by U.S. tariffs ¡ª including Japan
By
Jorge Valero
,
Andrea Palasciano
and
Alberto Nardelli
The move comes as talks between the EU and the U.S. have dragged on and continue to be stuck on several issues, including cars and tariff rates on agriculture.
ASIA PACIFIC
Ukraine denies North Korea planning to send 30,000 more troops to Russia
By
Jesse Johnson
and
Gabriel Dominguez
Kyiv's military intelligence agency said Pyongyang will instead send 6,000 personnel for reconstruction operations in batches of 1,500 to 3,000 personnel this month and next.
COMMUNITY
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Issues
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Longform
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
By
Megha Wadhwa
Remote work is reshaping how Indian professionals navigate life, family and identity in a post-pandemic Japan.
JAPAN
Tokyo police hold recruitment event to attract applicants
Police officers from about 50 different sections were on hand to talk with participants and answer questions.
Tropical Storm Nari moves northward, with possible landfall Tuesday
By
Jessica Speed
The Meteorological Agency is warning residents to remain on alert for high winds, heavy rain, high waves and the risk of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
Fifth disease infections in Japan hit 26-year high
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
91²Ö¿â Emperor Emeritus admitted to hospital to begin new heart treatment
Fukushima looks to local initiatives to combat population decline
BUSINESS
BOJ may raise price outlook as food inflation beats expectations, sources say
By
Toru Fujioka
and
Sumio Ito
The yen briefly strengthened against the dollar following the report, while Japan¡¯s bond futures dipped.
Upper House election could further hamper BOJ's drive to raise rates
By
Leika Kihara
Surveys suggest Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition may lose its majority, and empowered opposition parties could pressure the central bank to avoid rate hikes.
BOJ finishes offloading bank stocks, bringing attention to ETFs
By
Toru Fujioka
Malaysia controls AI chip exports as U.S. targets China smuggling
By
Ram Anand
and
Mackenzie Hawkins
China biotech¡¯s stunning advance is changing the world¡¯s drug pipeline
By
Amber Tong
,
Jinshan Hong
and
Spe Chen
Three convenience store operators log profit growth from March to May
WORLD
ICE may deport migrants to countries other than their own with hours notice
By
Nate Raymond
and
Ted Hesson
ICE agents could remove them to a so-called third country?with as little as six hours' notice "in exigent circumstances," a new memo says.
Israeli plan to move Gazans into closed zone triggers backlash
By
Gianluca PACCHIANI
The plan envisions building from scratch a closed zone in southern Gaza during a potential 60-day ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, currently under negotiation in Qatar.
Twelve Hong Kong activists appeal convictions in landmark '47 democrats' case
By
Jessie Pang
and
James Pomfret
Amid Air India probe, U.S. FAA and Boeing say fuel switch locks are safe
By
David Shepardson
,
Abhijith Ganapavaram
and
Allison Lampert
China says Dalai Lama succession issue a 'thorn' in relations with India
France¡¯s Macron raises defense budget and says Europe under threat
By
William Horobin
,
Samy Adghirni
and
Andrea Palasciano
Sports
Palmer stars as Chelsea stuns PSG to win Club World Cup final
By
Andy Scott
PSG had been the favorite after heading to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League.
Rampant England and France reach Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals
China swimmers dope-tested most ahead of World Aquatics Championships
Britain's Rowland takes Formula E title with two races to spare
Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win
By
John WEAVER
Opinion
Trump¡¯s Iran attack shows what it takes to win his military support
Kuni Miyake
How did Israel convince Trump? Put simply, why did Trump, unlike previous presidents who considered it but held back, launch a direct strike on Iran¡¯s nuclear facilities?
Is democracy stalemated?
By
Maciej Kisilowski
The ultrarich move in herds. Just ask London.
By
Matthew Brooker
What will it take to end Iran's nuke program? An army.
By
James Stavridis
Trump¡¯s rejection of America¡¯s founding principles
By
Steve Pincus
ENVIRONMENT
Philippines struggling to ready underfunded schools for climate hazards
By
Mariejo Ramos
Teachers want the government to do more than tweak the school calendar, and also invest in infrastructure that will make schools resilient to heat and storms.
In Indonesia, a startup captures coolants to stop global warming
By
Jack Moore
and
Sara Hussein
EU¡¯s far right to help shape 2040 climate goals after vote fails
By
John Ainger
and
Ewa Krukowska
South Korea battles 'lovebug' invasion amid climate change
By
Claire Lee
France worries about Japanese beetles after finding two
CULTURE
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
By
Patrick St. Michel
Over 100 booths showed off the latest in acrylic stands, binoculars and cheering items such as glow sticks and flags at the second Oshikatsu ¡ª Merch Expo.
The many lives of Nakagin Capsule Tower on display at New York¡¯s MoMA
By
Zoria Petkoska
Rare vintage shots and first-time shows at TOP¡¯s 30th anniversary
By
John L. Tran
¡®Young & Fine¡¯: Teenage horndog tale balances heart and hormones
By
James Hadfield
¡®Harbin¡¯: Somber historical drama sees act of mercy lead to bloodshed
By
Mark Schilling
LIFE
Road-tripping through central Hokkaido? Don't miss these bakeries
By
Simon Daly
Slice through lavender fields and flaky croissants on your drive through the scenic region of Kamikawa.
With fine dining, Milpa frees Mexican food from the grips of the taco
By
Melinda Joe
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
By
Louise George Kittaka
Shintaro Awa appointed to head the kitchen of L¡¯Ambroisie in Paris
By
Kyoko Nakayama
What¡¯s the first thing you think of when you think of a Japanese summer?
By
Yuko Tamura
COMMUNITY
Tobias Bieker: ¡®A good interviewer helps the guest shine¡¯
By
Gendel Gento
The host of the "Unpacking Japan" podcast offers his take on Osaka life, Japanese jazz and writing fiction.
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By
Kat Joplin
Japanese language is your gateway to seeing the world anew
By
Damian Flanagan
Miho Koshiba: ¡®Wouldn¡¯t it be nice if people looked forward to Mondays?¡¯
By
Carina Fushimi
Fine feline twosome on the hunt for a forever home
OPINION
Maciej Kisilowski
Is democracy stalemated?
Yet neither triumphalism nor fatalism captures the real dynamic. A more measured analysis shows that history¡¯s arc is not bending at all ¡ª it is stuck.
Matthew Brooker
The ultrarich move in herds. Just ask London.
The beneficiaries are countries such as Italy, which is attracting wealthy foreign residents with an annual flat fee of €200,000.
James Stavridis
What will it take to end Iran's nuke program? An army.
Trump¡¯s claim that the U.S. ¡°obliterated¡± Iran¡¯s nuclear program was widely disputed, with current estimates saying it was severely damaged and set back by 12 to 24 months.
Editors' Picks
JAPAN
U.S. urges clarity on Japan¡¯s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
By
Jesse Johnson
BUSINESS
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
By
Kazuaki Nagata
LIFE
Is Japanese skin really ¡®too smooth¡¯ for Hideo Kojima¡¯s games?
By
Owen Ziegler
LIFE
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
By Yuko Tamura
LIFE
¡®Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game¡¯
By
Gendel Gento
Podcast
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯
Longform
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
By
Megha Wadhwa
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U.S. urges clarity on Japan¡¯s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
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Jesse Johnson
BUSINESS
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
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Kazuaki Nagata
JAPAN
Tropical Storm Nari moves northward, with possible landfall Tuesday
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Jessica Speed
BUSINESS
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
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Takahiko Hyuga
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Gowri Gurumurthy
JAPAN
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam