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Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

Iran has long said any peace deal with the U.S. would depend on a ceasefire also holding in Lebanon.

Asset managers, trust banks step up scrutiny at Japan shareholder meetings

Throwing shade: Japan's urban tree coverage dwindles, bucking global trend

Changing forms of love: AI 'husband' inspires Japanese woman to leave unhappy marriage

TOKYO -- "I realized that if I wanted to change my life, I had to do it myself. Meeting 'him' made me feel that way," said a Japanese woman with a shy

Indian central bank holds firm on key rate but raises inflation forecast

Mitsubishi UFJ says Japan may need jumbo rate hike to boost yen

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management said a larger or out-of-cycle Bank of Japan rate hike can’t be ruled out, warning that an expected increase this month may not be enough to prevent further declines in the yen and Japanese government bonds.

Indian central bank holds firm on key rate as rupee suffers historic lows

Axiom Space boosts funding to $525 million with MUFG Bank as new investor

The startup is among several firms competing to build a commercial replacement to the International Space Station, which is set to be decommissioned by 2030.

J-pop group Arashi takes its final bow at Tokyo Dome

For millions of fans, the final concert was more than the end of one of Japan's most beloved boy bands — it was the closing of a chapter that began in childhood.

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Bank of Japan's Transactions with the Government (May)

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US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States has imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the

SoftBank’s PayPay to buy T&D’s life insurer for $840 million

PayPay, Japan's dominant payments app, said it will take a 70.2% stake in privately held T&D Financial Life Insurance.

China imposes travel ban on New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

Softbank-backed PayPay to enter life insurance business

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Ba

China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and visited Taiwan as part of a cross-party delegation in May, national broadcaster RNZ has reported.

Oil falls as Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

The oil market's main focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of global crude normally passes.

FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.