GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 337+ stories.

WORLDSep 20Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian GamesTakumi Hojo got host nation Japan off to a perfect start when he won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday in the men's individual…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 20North Korea fires ballistic missile off east coast, Japan saysNorth Korea launched what appeared to ‌be a ballistic missile into the sea to the east of the ‌Korean Peninsula on Sunday, ⁠Japan's defense ministry ⁠said. South Korea's…Japan Today
WORLDSep 20Barnes Foundation presents exhibition exploring Japanese American artists and postwar designThe Barnes Foundation is hosting an exhibition that explores the contributions of Japanese American artists and postwar design. This event focuses on cultural and artistic historical perspectives.artdaily.com · United States
WORLDSep 20Oakville artist Naoko Matsubara is honoured by JapanOakville artist Naoko Matsubara has been honored by Japan.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
MILITARYSep 19DIU shows North Korean missile components to Japanese parliamentary delegationSpecialists from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) showed components of a North Korean-made ballistic missile to Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, and members of the Japanese delegation visiting Kyiv.Ukrinform [en]
WORLDSep 19Extraordinary Attorney Woo Japanese remake gets first trailer, sparks debate on internetThe Japanese adaptation of Extraordinary Attorney Woo has given fans their first substantial look at the new version. Giving a closer look has prompted fans to react to the clip.wionews · india
WORLDSep 19Japan under pressure amid accommodation woes as Asian Games kick offIt’s the world's biggest sporting event, held every four years – the 20th edition of Asian games is starting in Japan. Organisers came under pressure even before competition began… as thousands more athletes and officials registered to take part than initially expected. Story by Charlotte Lam.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 19Travelers crowd airports, stations at start of Japan's Silver Week holidaysTravelers crowded airports and major train stations in Japan on Saturday at the start of the Silver Week autumn holidays, with the five-day stretch the longest in 11…Japan Today
WORLDSep 19Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-upThe 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the…Japan Today
WORLDSep 19Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageingFewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 19Pickle-flavoured tart, anyone? Japanese convenience stores turn to AI for novelty sweetsFears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose – developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts. For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, major chains are turning to AI to develop products, including some unexpected flavours. Lawson, one of the country’s biggest convenience store operators, said on Tuesday it would roll out three new food items,...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 19New Zealand have gone behind 1-nil in their Davis Cup tennis tie against Japan in West AucklandNew Zealand have gone behind 1-nil in their Davis Cup tennis tie against Japan in West Aucklandnzcity · new zealand
CONFLICTSep 19Crouching dragons: the suicide divers Japan never sent to warJapan’s wartime kamikaze pilots remain among the most recognisable symbols of the Pacific war: young men flying aircraft into Allied ships on missions from which they were not expected to return. Far less well-remembered are the fukuryu – suicide frogmen trained in the closing months of World War II to walk into the sea with mines on bamboo poles, then wait beneath the waves for an Allied invasion fleet. Kanade Hamamoto was one of many Japanese people who had never heard of them, despite...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 18Japanese Yen: Dovish BoJ hike weighs on yen – ScotiabankScotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Japanese Yen (JPY) is down sharply versus the US Dollar (USD) after a dovishly delivered 25 bps Bank of Japan (BoJ) hike and Governor Ueda’s cautious guidance.fxstreet · spain
BUSINESSSep 18The Bank of Japan’s Damp SquibBarring a shift in Japan’s monetary policy and fiscal policy stance, we must expect the Japanese yen to slide and its government bond yields to rise to new record levels. The post The Bank of Japan’s Damp Squib appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
MILITARYSep 18Japan Opens The Door To Acquiring Nuclear-Powered SubmarinesJapan’s naval capabilities are evolving rapidly in the face of growing threats and so are its undersea requirements. The post Japan Opens The Door To Acquiring Nuclear-Powered Submarines appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
SCI & TECHSep 18Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku StationJapan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 18Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku StationJapan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 18ICICI Bank Files Annual Securities Report with Kanto Regional Finance Bureau, JapanICICI Bank Limited has filed its Annual Securities Report for the fiscal year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 with the Director of Kanto Regional Finance...psuconnect_in · india
BUSINESSSep 18EIL CMD Highlights India-Japan Collaboration at SEMICON India 2026EIL Chairman & Managing Director Shri Atul Gupta participated in the India–Japan Country Roundtable at SEMICON India 2026 and highlighted opportunities for...psuconnect_in · india
DISASTERSep 18Unidentified victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake found to have been cremated at the time of discovery, Miyagi Prefectural PoliceMiyagi Prefectural Police have confirmed that unidentified victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake were cremated upon discovery. This news relates to the ongoing process of identifying casualties from a past major disaster.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSSep 18Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hikeThe yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 18Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising pricesCentral banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.BBC World
BUSINESSSep 18Japan's inflation remains at 1.9% in August; core price growth slows to 1.7%Japan's inflation rate held at 1.9% in August, while core price growth slowed to 1.7%. This provides key economic data for understanding Japan's monetary policy and economic health.Seeking Alpha Tech