Bank of Japan rate hike lifts policy rate to 1% after U.S. Treasury and market pressure Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, the highest …
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Taiwan bolsters ties with Philippines as foreign minister warns of Beijing maritime pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions drive Taipei to deepen Philippine and regional partnerships amid rising maritime pressure Taiwan tensions prompt Taipei to bolster ties with the Philippines and neighbors, says foreign minister Lin …
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Politics
LDP prioritizes adopting male-line heirs amid conservative pressure on Imperial succession
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Prioritizes Adopting Male-Line Descendants in Talks on Imperial Succession May 15 talks on imperial succession: party leaders debated options while the LDP prioritized adopting male-line descendants from former imperial …
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Japan-backed NSSK prepares takeover bid for Makino after government pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNSSK to Launch Makino Takeover Bid After Tokyo Presses MBK to Halt Offer NSSK prepares a Makino takeover bid after Tokyo urged MBK to halt its offer on national security …
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Health
Walnuts lower blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraWalnuts and Blood Pressure: Small Penn State Study Links Daily Walnuts to Lower Readings A new Penn State study shows that adding walnuts to the diet may help lower blood …
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China cuts gasoline prices to ease refiners’ margin pressure as ceasefire deadline looms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina cuts gasoline prices in first reduction this year after Iran ceasefire China cuts gasoline prices for the first time this year after a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, a …
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Iraq’s Coordination Framework Deadlock Threatens April 26 Prime Ministerial Nomination Iraqi Coordination Framework faces April 26, 2026 deadline to nominate a prime minister amid internal splits, Iranian intervention and US …