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Takaichi still highly popular despite slide in approval ratings

The lower ratings in two of three recent media polls come amid concerns over rising prices and the availability of crude oil-derived naphtha due to the Middle East conflict.

How Trump’s ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

The continued violence prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to comment that ceasefires in the Middle East were "shooting in a more moderate manner" rather than a halt in fighting.

Tokyo stocks fall back on Mideast tensions, rise in crude oil prices

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, with the Nikkei stock index briefly losing more than 2 percent and giving up much of the previous day's g

Seeds from clone of pine tree that survived 2011 Japan tsunami to be stored in UK

TOKYO -- Seeds from a cloned successor of a single pine tree that initially survived a massive tsunami following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Lower House set to pass ¥3.11 trillion extra budget to ease Mideast war impacts

The budget will create a new reserve fund to respond to developments in the conflict while aiding impacted energy users and replenishing the existing reserve fund.

Takaichi eyes wider Europe trip during G7 summit in France

The prime minister aims to make stopovers in London and Rome ahead of the June 15-17 summit in Evian, eastern France.

Suspect in Tochigi robbery-murder who fled abroad ordered to return passport

Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast Asia.

Trump proposes new levies of at least 10% to rebuild tariff wall

Products from major economies — including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland — would be subject to a 12.5% levy.

Applied Materials looks to hire 25% more chip talent in Southeast Asia

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines amid pilot groups’ complaints

The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-based flag carrier, which has kept the country connected through war and financial collapse.

Between restraint and red lines, Malaysia navigates China’s gray-zone pressure

The Southeast Asian nation's defense chief has set a clear threshold in the South China Sea: any disruption to the country's offshore oil and gas platforms would cross a red line.

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

TOKYO (AP) -- A tropical storm dumped heavy rain and raised flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

Dollar hits 160 yen line, 1st time since late April, on Mideast concerns

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The U.S. dollar briefly topped the 160-yen line in Tokyo on Wednesday amid Middle East uncertainty, hitting the important psychologic

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

It ​was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in under a month.

Japan unveils ¥3.1 trillion extra budget to cushion Mideast impact

While the government has yet to specify the usage of that fund, it is expected to be used initially to cap costs for gasoline.

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trappin

Editorial: Japan gov't must confront public anxiety over naphtha shortages amid Mideast war

As the turmoil in the Middle East drags on, concerns have been raised over shortages of naphtha, which is refined from crude oil. While Japanese Prime

4 injured in bear attacks in northeast Japan, all conscious

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Four people were attacked and injured by a bear in northeast Japan on Tuesday, with all sent to the hospital and conscious

Chinese labs with ties to military seeking Nvidia’s AI chips

At least seven Chinese universities that support the country's armed forces and defense industry are seeking access to Nvidia's H200 chips.