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The European Commission probes whether Spain’s compensation to JGC Holdings for changes in renewable energy support breached EU state aid rules.
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world
Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi offers a cautious yet optimistic outlook on inflation amid Middle East conflict-driven cost pressures, contrasting with the Bank of Japan's recent warnings.
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business
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. partners with U.S. grain giant Archer Daniels Midland to develop sustainable aviation fuel from soybeans and corn.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 4:07 PM
business
Japan's Ministry of Defense highlights risks of enhanced Pyongyang military capabilities amid growing Russia-North Korea ties and cautions on Beijing-Moscow relations.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 9:24 AM
world
Japan’s Tama Zoological Park has suspended its lion exhibit and enhanced cooling measures after three lionesses died during an unusually hot and humid summer.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:56 AM
world
The S&P 500 approaches an all-time peak while Brent crude oil prices drop, with Washington and Tehran offering differing accounts on Iran negotiations.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 3:49 AM
world
Taiwan’s opposition accuses the ruling administration of silence over Manila’s recent submission of maritime boundaries around Scarborough Shoal to the United Nations.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 AM
world
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed on 60 trading partners, citing overreach and lack of connection to forced labour claims.
BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 2:13 AM
world
Qantas Airways will sell its 33.32% stake in Jetstar Japan, enabling the airline to come under Japanese ownership and rebrand.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 12:27 AM
business
One week after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan speeds up recovery efforts to mitigate risks posed by soaring summer temperatures.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 12:26 AM
business
The Liberal Democratic Party moves forward with a plan to reduce the food tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April, amid rising food prices and funding uncertainties.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 10:09 PM
world
On August 3, 2026, oil prices fell sharply and major U.S. stock indexes gained as hopes for a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran emerged, while coordinated intervention by the U.S. and Japan strengthened the yen.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 PM
general
Michigan state lawmaker and Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney targets corporate subsidies and the wealthy while acknowledging Republican concerns about waste and fraud.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
world
Recent developments in US-China relations include new tariffs, a narrowing AI gap, and mixed reactions to President Trump's speech from minority communities and China hawks.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 PM
investigations
Following years of delays and tribal opposition, Avangrid has withdrawn its permit application to build a large solar facility on land sacred to Indigenous nations in Eastern Washington.
ProPublica | Aug 3, 2026, 1:26 PM
general
Rep. Andy Ogles criticizes a clean energy super PAC funded by billionaire Chris Larsen for spending millions against him in Tennessee’s Republican primary, highlighting concerns over government subsidies.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 12:35 PM
world
A Japanese company has admitted to sending two employees back into a quake-damaged mall to secure cash, leading to their deaths in an explosion.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 9:48 AM
politics
The Trump administration attributes the decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment to fraud control, while experts point to rising premiums and reduced subsidies as key factors.
CBS Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 9:47 AM
world
The Bank of Japan signals concerns over persistent inflation risks driven by global AI-related demand, alongside energy shocks and a weak yen, potentially prompting further interest rate hikes.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 AM
world
Consumers accuse Tokyo Berry of closely resembling the iconic Japanese confection Tokyo Banana, leading to canceled pop-up stores in South Korea amid controversy over branding and packaging.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 8:07 AM
world
Oil prices dropped sharply following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to delay military action against Iran while seeking a nuclear deal, coinciding with a significant weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen after coordinated market interventions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 6:35 AM
world
Oil prices fell on August 3, 2026, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of renewed negotiations with Iran, while the yen strengthened after a rare joint intervention by US and Japanese officials.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 AM
world
Executives of Habita, the operator of the variety store where the victims worked, apologized to the family of one victim and provided a written account of the incident.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 4:55 AM
world
The bamboo-copter, a gadget popularized by the Japanese cartoon Doraemon, traces its roots back to an ancient Chinese invention dating to 500 BC, with its inventor remaining unknown.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:32 AM