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Seoul, Tokyo, Washington start new joint military drills
South Korea, the United States, and Japan began major military exercises, "Freedom Edge," focusing on missile and air defenses, anti-submarine warfare, and cyber training. This follows a summit where the countries agreed to annual drills to counter North Korea's nuclear threats and China's regional influence. The exercises involve assets like the USS Theodore Roosevelt, JS Atago, and KF-16 fighter jets. North Korea, which views such drills as invasion rehearsals, responded angrily, especially after Seoul's announcement followed North Korea's claimed successful multi-warhead missile test.
Harmanpreet named captain as Hockey India announces 16-member squad for Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh was named captain and Hardik Singh his deputy as Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for next month's Paris Olympics. The squad features five debutants and a mix of seniors from the previous edition.
Tokyo shares drift lower
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday as European shares drifted downward overnight, while the US market stayed closed for a holiday.
Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the US Olympic trials
This world record was five years in the making for Regan Smith. What an up-and-down journey it's been. Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call in her first race, Smith set a world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the US swimming trials on Tuesday night.
Japan's Nikkei ends firmer as investors buy shares after sharp drop
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1% at 38,482.11 on Tuesday, rebounding from a 1.8% drop the previous day. Tokyo Electron and TDK saw significant gains, while uncertainties about the Bank of Japan's policy path affected investor sentiment.
Japan's Nikkei trades 1% higher after sharp drop
Japan's Nikkei share average gained 1% on Tuesday, rebounding from a sharp loss. The broader Topix also rose. Uncertainties about the Bank of Japan's policy path are impacting investor sentiment.
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Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal secure Paris Olympics 2024 quotas for India
The qualification window for Paris Olympics ended on Monday for Tennis and the world number four Bopanna earned his quota comfortably, sitting pretty inside the top 10 of doubles competition since November last year.
Tokyo Vice: Everything we know about renewal of crime drama series
In a shocking statement, Max has recently revealed that 'Tokyo Vice', which has run for only two seasons till now, will not be renewed for another subsequent season. The recently concluded second season will be this crime show's last.
Japan's birth rate hits record low, Tokyo introduces government dating app to boost marriage rates
Japan faces a demographic challenge with plunging birth and fertility rates, prompting governmental initiatives like a state-backed dating app to reverse the trend, as reported by CNN.
Space Elevator to be ready by 2050. Press a button and you are in space. Details here
A Japanese company is developing a space elevator to take tourists into space in an elevator at the press of a button. This project will be ready by 2050.
Tokyo shares range-bound after mixed US finish
Tokyo stocks traded in a narrow range on Friday after a mixed finish on Wall Street as investors await key US jobs data. "The Tokyo market is expected to stay within a narrow range in early trade after the US market ended mixed," brokerage house Monex said.
Japan introduces dating app to boost marriage and birth rates
Tokyo City Hall is introducing "Tokyo Futari Story" to combat loneliness and declining marriage rates in Japan. This initiative includes a dating app expected to launch by late 2024. Amidst Japan's lowest-ever marriage and birth rates, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has termed the demographic trend as Japan's gravest crisis. The national government is also providing financial incentives and expanding childcare to encourage family growth and address labor shortages. Elon Musk expressed support, emphasizing the need for radical action.
Japan's Nikkei rises as chip-related shares track US peers higher
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.55% to close at 38,703.51, led by Tokyo Electron and chip-related stocks, but gains were limited ahead of global central bank meetings.
Japan's Nikkei jumps as chip-related shares track US peers higher
Japan's Nikkei share average rose over 1% on Thursday, led by Tokyo Electron and other chip-related stocks tracking U.S. peers higher.
Tokyo stocks open lower
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger yen against the dollar despite gains on Wall Street. The dollar fetched 155.35 yen in early Asian trade, up from 154.80 yen in New York, but still down from 155.91 yen in Tokyo late Tuesday.
Tokyo stocks open lower
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday as a slightly higher yen and falls in the US Dow index weighed on the market. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.45 percent, or 175.29 points, at 38,747.74 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.33 percent, or 9.33 points, at 2,788.74. kh/kaf/smw
2 Japanese F-35 fighter jets make emergency landings after 1 has a mechanical problem
Two Japanese F-35A stealth fighter jets made emergency landings at Aomori Airport in northern Japan after one developed a mechanical issue during a training flight from Misawa Air Base. Both jets landed safely with no injuries or damage reported. The airport runway was briefly closed for 20 minutes but operations soon resumed. This incident follows other recent training mishaps, including an April crash involving two SH-60K Seahawk helicopters and a May emergency landing of a C-2 transport aircraft due to a cockpit window malfunction.
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closes lower
Tokyo's main stock index closed lower on Tuesday, in line with broad losses in Asia, as investors look ahead to the release of key US inflation data. Global investors are keenly awaiting the release Friday of the US personal consumption expenditures index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, hoping for an idea about the central bank's plans for interest rates.
Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Sunday, Day 1 of the clay-court Grand Slam event, that Nadal let officials know he didn't want to close the door on a return before he told the world that at a pre-tournament news conference.
Sachin Khilari defends gold at World Para Athletics, India surpasses best-ever tally
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship as the country surpassed its best-ever haul in the global competition here on Wednesday. India, now have 11 medals, five of them gold. They bettered their previous best tally of 10 (3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze) in the 2023 edition in Paris.
'Haikyu!!': Comic heroes fuel Japan Olympic volleyball manga mania
"Haikyu!!," the tale of school teams featuring an inspirational comic-book hero determined to beat the odds and his diminutive stature, has sold 60 million copies since its 2012 inception. Turned into a hit anime series, now a new film "Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle" has taken 10 billion yen ($65 million) at the Japanese box office and will release in North America this month.
Usain Bolt confident his records are safe: 'A long way to go'
Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, will be attending the Olympics in Paris to watch the action, confident that his records are safe. In a telephonic interview, Bolt expressed his post-retirement life, itch to compete, and desire to visit India. He praised India's Neeraj Chopra and looks forward to returning.
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes lower
Among major shares in Tokyo, chip-making equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron was down 1.98 percent at 36,090 yen and Nikon was off 1.12 percent to 1,667.5 yen.
Federation Cup: Neeraj Chopra wins gold in first domestic event after three years
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched gold in the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27 meters, marking his return to domestic events after three years. Earlier, Chopra secured second place at the Doha Diamond League meeting's javelin throw event, narrowly missing out on the top spot by just two centimeters to Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic. Despite a valiant effort, Chopra trailed behind Vadlejch, who secured victory with a throw of 88.38 meters in the third round.
And it begins: Neeraj Chopra set to start Olympic build-up at Diamond league along with Kishore Jena
The 26-year-old Indian javelin superstar, who is also the reigning world and Asian Games champion, will be up against the likes of former world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Olympic and world-medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic. Asian Games silver-medallist and his compatriot Kishore Jena will also be in the fray as he makes his Diamond League debut. Jena has a personal best of 87.54m while Chopra's all-time best is 89.94m, which is also the national record.
United World Wrestling suspends Bajrang Punia; Sports Authority of India approves training abroad but wrestler cancels trip
United World Wrestling (UWW) suspended Bajrang Punia till the end of the year for refusing National Anti Doping Agency's (NADA's) dope test. The wrestler contested whereabouts failure notice from NADA and denied refusal to test. Mission Olympic Cell had approved training funds for Punia despite NADA's actions. Bajrang cancelled training plans and filed a reply to NADA.
NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving dope sample: Sources
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, potentially jeopardizing his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics. Punia failed to provide his urine sample for selection trials in Sonepat on March 10, prompting NADA to issue an order suspending him from participation in any future events.
China's swimmers tested positive for banned drug. What happens to their medals?
China said it had acknowledged the positive tests and notified WADA. But in a report created by China's antidoping agency and quietly submitted weeks before the Olympics, Chinese authorities said their investigators concluded that the swimmers had ingested the banned substance unwittingly and in tiny amounts, and that no action was warranted.
Top Chinese swimmers failed doping test, then won Olympic gold
Chinese swimmers tested positive pre-Tokyo Olympics but competed due to China's claim of accidental ingestion. Despite criticism, world bodies accepted the explanation. The swimmers won medals and aim to participate in Paris Olympics.
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