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The yen extended its gains on Friday, outperforming all its major counterparts, as a selloff in global equities boosted demand for havens.

The quake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. following an emergency earthquake warning for the region.

The Google parent sold ¥576.5 billion ($3.6 billion) of bonds as competition to fund centers and AI infrastructure intensifies.

From Japantimes RSS Feed: Jon Rahm apologizes after hitting volunteer with divot in 'inexcusable' lapse

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will battle to keep his job, and sources close ​to him say ‌he is determined to fight any leadership contest.

Pokka, Sapporo's flagship soft-drinks brand, is central to its overseas beverages business.

The impact of the war in Iran is believed to have been limited during the first quarter, but is expected to be felt in the second quarter.

The veteran singer-songwriter discusses fame, artistic independence and why he never chased musical trends.

The period during which motor functions lost due to a stroke can be recovered is currently limited to about two months.

Ohtani (3-2) ‌allowed four hits with two walks and eight ​strikeouts as he lowered his ERA to 0.82 in seven starts.

Local government pension plans ⁠managing assets totaling some 400 billion pounds ($541 billion) are among Britain's biggest investors in nonbank 'shadow lending' funds.

Philippine Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has sought refuge in the Senate after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant against him over his role in a deadly drug crackdown.

Foreign ministers usually don't command much authority. Toshimitsu Motegi is different.

Jones will miss Japan's Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4.

Like other Japanese carmakers, Nissan is being squeezed by U.S. tariffs, the Middle East war and fierce competition from Chinese rivals, but it also has its own issues.

This 5-year-old cat with a charming orange-and-white coat has a lot of love to give.

The role that mosquitoes play in flower reproduction is far less studied than that of bees or butterflies.

Closed-circuit television caught images of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa dashing down hallways and up emergency stairwells to evade arrest.

The 18-year-old sprinter clocked ​a world record of 19.67 seconds ‌in the ‌200m at Australia's championships in Sydney ​last month to underline his enormous potential.

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