Japan’s Nils Nielsen: ‘Bee or Fly?’ & Matildas’ Asian Cup Final Challenge
Are you a bee or a fly? It’s an unusual question, posed by one of the most fascinating coaches at the Women’s Asian Cup. Japan boss … Read more
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Trump References Pearl Harbor to Japan PM in Awkward Oval Office Exchange
WASHINGTON – A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took an awkward turn Thursday when Trump invoked the 1941 attack … Read more
New Zealand Considers Japanese Mogami-class Frigates for Navy Upgrade
SYDNEY – A closer defense partnership between Australia and New Zealand is increasingly pointing toward a potential second major contract for Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), … Read more
Trump on Iran Attack: Pearl Harbor Comparison & Japan’s Response
WASHINGTON — During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, President Donald Trump invoked the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor while discussing the … Read more
US-Japan $73bn Deal: Energy Investments in Nuclear & LNG
WASHINGTON – The United States and Japan on Thursday unveiled a recent wave of collaborative investment, totaling up to $73 billion, focused on bolstering energy security … Read more
Trump’s Pearl Harbor Remark Stuns Japanese PM in Awkward White House Meeting
WASHINGTON — The meeting between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, March 19, 2026, was marked by an awkward exchange when … Read more
Trump’s Pearl Harbor Remark to Japan PM Sparks Controversy After Iran Strike Explanation
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump invoked the attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, as he defended his … Read more
Asia Cup 2031 & 2035 Bidding Halted: FIFA Requests Even-Year Tournaments
Geneva – Asia’s ambitions to host its premier men’s soccer tournament in 2031 and 2035 have been abruptly halted, as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) instructed … Read more
Socceroos Squad: Ante Suto In, Stars Face Axe in Final WC Audition
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has made the surprise call to give a maiden national team call-up to Croatian-born Hibernian striker Ante Suto for this month’s home … Read more
Olivia Dean: British Singer Leads Global Music Growth (2026)
The resurgence of vinyl records continues, defying the dominance of streaming and marking its 19th consecutive year of growth. Global recorded music revenues reached $31.7 billion … Read more
Retail: Mercari Sees US Growth in Hobbies & Entertainment | Nikkei Asia
Tokyo – Japanese e-commerce company Mercari is aiming to sustain double-digit revenue growth in its U.S. Marketplace business, fueled by rising demand in categories like entertainment, … Read more
Super Bowl Winner Backs Bulldogs Star, NRL Expansion & Knights Prediction
As the Canterbury Bulldogs continue their preparation for their Round 1 match against the Dragons, an Australian Super Bowl winner has backed one of the team’s … Read more