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JAPAN

Two cruisers donated by the Vietnamese government to the Cambodian Navy take a delegation for a tour off a Cambodian naval base near Sihanoukville.
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2026
Japan to provide patrol boats to Cambodia in first OSA
Cambodia will receive aid under the OSA program, which provides defense equipment free of charge to like-minded countries.
The X account of Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, chief of staff of the Defense Ministry's Joint Staff
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2026
Japanese officials open X accounts to counter China¡¯s cognitive warfare
In light of Russia¡¯s invasion of Ukraine, the SDF recognizes the importance of addressing cognitive warfare, which is conducted through disinformation.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends an annual training session near Mount Fuji at Higashifuji Training Field in?Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan last month.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 19, 2026
Japan ¡®cannot avoid¡¯ nuclear weapons debate, defense chief Koizumi says
By Jesse Johnson
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi¡¯s remarks come as the government weighs revising the country¡¯s decades-old pledge not to produce, possess or host nuclear arms.
Imperial family members attend the spring garden party in April. Under the revised imperial house law, female members of the imperial family will be able to remain within the institution after marriage.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2026
After years, Takaichi achieves Imperial House Law revision by force of numbers
The common male ancestor of the former 11 imperial family branches and the current emperor goes back about 600 years.
The ceilings on monthly out-of-pocket medical expenses will be raised next month and again in August 2027.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 19, 2026
Japan to raise caps on out-of-pocket medical expenses
The changes are intended to curb ballooning national medical costs.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a parliamentary meeting on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2026
Takaichi expected to struggle during an extended Diet session
The ruling LDP and the Japan Innovation Party hopes to enact a secondary capital bill during this limited time.
Shizuoka Gov. Yasutomo Suzuki (right) and JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa pose for photos Saturday after signing an environmental preservation agreement, paving the way for the construction of a section of the magnetic levitation train line in the prefecture.
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2026
Shizuoka and JR Central sign pact to start maglev construction
The completion of the Shizuoka section of the line is expected to take over 10 years.

ASIA PACIFIC

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks at the annual congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei on Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 19, 2026
Democratic Taiwan must not become ¡®China¡¯s Taiwan,¡¯ president says
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated that the island is already an independent country and not subordinate to the People¡¯s Republic of China.

WORLD

Firefighters work at the site of a Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region on Monday.
WORLD
Jul 19, 2026
Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war
Ukraine is facing intensifying Russian missile attacks alongside rare domestic political instability triggered by a sudden wartime shakeup of its defense leadership.
A heavily damaged bridge hit by a U.S. strike is pictured along the road connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday
WORLD
Jul 19, 2026
U.S. strikes Iran to ¡®punish¡¯ it for attack that killed two troops
The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart in recent weeks, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
Andy Burnham gestures after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, during a meeting in central London on Friday.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2026
Burnham likely to steer steady ship on U.K. foreign policy
One difference could be a tougher line on Israel.
Andrew Tate (left) and his brother Tristan Tate are pictured inside The Court of Appeal in Bucharest, Romania, in December 2024.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 19, 2026
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
The Tate brothers already face allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering in Romania.
Military personnel work atop a collapsed building in Caraballeda, in Venezuela's La Guaira state, on July 12, following twin earthquakes that struck the region.
WORLD
Jul 19, 2026
Delayed orders and confusion slowed Venezuelan military¡¯s quake response
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed about 5,000 people, though experts have predicted the likelihood of a final death toll of nearly 10,000.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi trains with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, in January.
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2026
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
By Nancy Lapid
Several health experts said they were puzzled by the announcement on testosterone testing and are concerned it may lead ?to unnecessary ¡ª or even harmful ¡ª treatment.

BUSINESS

A Kimi logo is pictured at the Moonshot AI stand, featuring the Kimi K3 model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 19, 2026
China¡¯s Moonshot plans IPO in six months after AI breakthrough
The Chinese AI pioneer has officially distributed the shareholder resolution to its investors, seeking the blessing of its backers on a Hong Kong listing.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with U.S. President Donald Trump meets at the White House in Washington in March. It's been a year since Japan reached a deal with the U.S. in tariff negotiations.
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2026
20% of Japan¡¯s pledged U.S. investments underway a year after tariff deal
The Japanese government has faced unrelenting criticism on the sheer size of the proposed investments and loans spent on a foreign country.
Kei Uruma, chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Electric, says his firm aims to reach a deal by September with rivals Toshiba and Rohm to combine their power semiconductor operations.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 19, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric eyes power-chip merger with Rohm and Toshiba
By Takashi Mochizuki, Mari Kiyohara and Shery Ahn
The move would consolidate three of the world¡¯s top suppliers of a growing segment of the electronics supply chain.
People walk past the Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday.
BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Jul 19, 2026
Moonshot AI¡¯s Kimi upends conventional wisdom on U.S. lead over China
The surprising gains in performance have stunned some AI watchers and investors, fueling a tech rout with echoes of the DeepSeek moment last year.

ENVIRONMENT

Ferry passengers look on as the New York City skyline is blanketed in wildfire smoke in New York on July 15.
ENVIRONMENT
Jul 19, 2026
Wildfire haze hangs over eastern U.S. ¡ª and World Cup final
The wildfires burning in Canada have sent the noxious smog billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and elsewhere urged to stay indoors.
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change / OUR PLANET
Jul 19, 2026
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot, sleepless nights
By Tomoko Otake
Around the world, human-induced climate change is at least partly to blame for a growing sleep deficit.

Opinion

A man holds a banner criticizing South Korea men¡¯s national soccer team coach Hong Myung-bo as he waits for the coach¡¯s arrival at Seoul-Incheon International Airport on June 30. ?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 19, 2026
Strong soccer teams start with merit, not politics
By Kuni Miyake
Japan¡¯s treatment of the national team¡¯s head coach is worlds apart from that of his South Korean counterpart, who was forced into an indignant resignation.
Houses in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture. Japan may not defend the yen with rate hikes, but it could tighten quickly if rising housing costs begin to threaten social stability.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 19, 2026
The right recipe for a more aggressive Bank of Japan
By Jesper Koll
Are rising property prices putting homeownership out of reach for the next generation? And could that threaten social cohesion?

Sports

U.S. President Donald Trump stands by the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he listens to FIFA President Gianni Infantino (off frame) speak during a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 19, 2026
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
By Danny Kemp
Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
The World Cup trophy is seen in New York on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 19, 2026
Ticket prices for World Cup final soar near $10K
After the get-in price dropped as low as $6,636 on ?Monday, the three-day average rebounded to $7,612 by Friday morning.
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal against France during the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 19, 2026
England outlasts France in chaotic and thrilling fight for third place at World Cup
France¡¯s Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to ?become the top scorer of all time in the World Cup.
Bryson DeChambeau interacts with fans as he walks to the 15th tee during the third round of the British Open in Southport, England, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy expresses disdain for Bryson DeChambeau amid British Open controversy
Max Homa and other golfers, however, ?came to DeChambeau¡¯s defense.
Japan's Ryunosuke Ito kicks the ball during a Nations Championship match against France at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 19, 2026
Japan¡¯s young players impress coach Eddie Jones at Nations Championship
By Andrew MCKIRDY
Jones used the tournament to test several young players, including some who are still in college.
Josh Kerr crosses the finish line to win the men's mile event during a Diamond League meet in London on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jul 19, 2026
Britain¡¯s Josh Kerr shatters men¡¯s mile world record that had stood since 1999
The 28-year-old Briton ran a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.

LIFE

Miki Tanaka says that a key part of her service as a sommelier is keeping a close eye on how her customers peruse and engage with the wine list when they first sit down at her restaurant.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 19, 2026
Kansai¡¯s first Michelin-selected sommelier knows how to read a room
By Weiwen Lin
In April, Miki Tanaka was given the Michelin Guide¡¯s first-ever sommelier award for Kyoto and Osaka.
Blended with your favorite flavored powder, hard-boiled eggs make the simplest mousse ever.
LIFE / Food & Drink / The Recipe Box
Jul 19, 2026
A hard-boiled fact: Eggs work for dessert, too
By Simon Daly
Got a few old eggs lying around? Turn them into a somewhat healthy sweet treat.

COMMUNITY

Super affectionate and friendly, Kosame loves being picked up.
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Jul 19, 2026
A friendly ¡®peaches-and-cream¡¯ fellow
Kosame, whose name means ¡°light rain,¡± will make a fabulous companion for any owner.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot, sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
Andrew Tate (left) and his brother Tristan Tate are pictured inside The Court of Appeal in Bucharest, Romania, in December 2024.
Uniqlo sister brand GU taps luxury designer to sell $18 jeans
GU, the lower-priced brand under Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing, is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help turn $18 jeans into global success.
Apple raises iPhone 17 price by 10% in Japan as yen stays weak
The iPhone 17
Japanese has a word for when your husband makes you sick
Retirement can bring unexpected changes to long-established relationships, prompting some Japanese couples to adjust to new routines and a shared daily life.
Kansai¡¯s first Michelin-selected sommelier knows how to read a room
Miki Tanaka says that a key part of her service as a sommelier is keeping a close eye on how her customers peruse and engage with the wine list when they first sit down at her restaurant.
The creator of ¡®Cowboy Bebop¡¯ has advice for the anime industry
Shinichiro Watanabe, creator of ¡°Cowboy Bebop¡± and ¡°Lazarus,¡± is known for a stylish aesthetic that one American academic describes as ¡°jagged.¡±
¡®Tony Hawk with Japanese trains¡¯: Denshattack! makes derailing a blast
In Denshattack!, your one-car train becomes a kickflipping, wall-riding vehicle up and down a postapocalyptic Japan.
How ¡®The Solitary Gourmet¡¯ became one of Japan¡¯s most enduring TV hits
Actor Yutaka Matsushige performs a dining scene during the filming of an episode of the TV drama series "Solitary Gourmet" at a tuna restaurant in Chiba Prefecture.
Cash is king again at Tokyo¡¯s bars after credit processor fails
Kabukicho entertainment district in Tokyo

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

Yellow umbrellas, a symbol of Hong Kong¡¯s pro-democracy movement, are displayed in the city. Maya Wang argues that what happened in Hong Kong offers lessons about China¡¯s growing influence beyond its borders.
Can human rights survive the era of great-power competition?
By Michael Judge

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