24.05.2025 7:06 Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment.24.05.2025 7:0824.05.2025 7:15 Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated his aim to resolve tariff talks in time for a June meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following Trump’s surprise pivot to allow a partnership between two of the countries’ steelmakers.24.05.2025 7:35 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended an extension of the anti-corruption agency head’s tenure, saying Azam Baki has been brave in going after powerful figures allegedly embroiled in corruption and abuse of power.24.05.2025 7:52 Source: Bloomberg, 4:5624.05.2025 7:54 The measure comes during the run-off period of the Polish presidential election, after a campaign dominated by the issue of migration.24.05.2025 7:55 A U.S. national was arrested Saturday on suspicion of assault after allegedly releasing pepper spray in a parking lot at a shopping mall in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, injuring more than 40 people, local police said.
The incident began with a dispute over cigarette smoke, during which the suspect, Lin Eric Yen Ju, used pepper spray that was in his car, the police said. He has admitted to the allegations, with investigators quoting him as saying that he was "attacked as well."
Read full story here24.05.2025 8:04 The United States is increasingly recognizing the importance of Japan for its economy, the Asian country's chief tariff negotiator said Friday, after holding another round of talks with U.S. Cabinet members aimed at an early trade deal.
Ryosei Akazawa said he was able to hold "more frank and in-depth discussions" than previously with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, adding it would be "very desirable" for their leaders to reach some kind of agreement next month.
Read full story here24.05.2025 8:19 Japan's supermarket operators have been strengthening sales of cheaper, foreign-grown rice, offering another choice to consumers hit by rising prices and concerns about shortages of the country's staple food.
Aeon Co. will start selling California-sourced rice on June 6 at its stores, mainly in urban areas, at 2,894 yen ($20) for 4 kilograms. Converted to the more common Japanese sales unit of 5 kilograms, it is 3,618 yen, some 15 percent cheaper than the average price calculated by the farm ministry of Japanese-grown rice at supermarkets nationwide in early May.
Read full story here24.05.2025 8:31 The top executive of a leading Japanese artificial intelligence startup said the Japanese government should focus more on the development of its own AI technology for defense applications in an increasingly deglobalized world.
David Ha, the chief executive of Sakana AI K.K., backed by investors such as U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp., said his company sees growth potential in working with the Japanese government in the defense sector since the country's security environment is becoming severe with "many adversaries around its neighbors."
Read full story here24.05.2025 8:42 Source: Bloomberg, 4:4424.05.2025 9:00 Intitulé Un lendemain soir de gala, l’album du comédien de 38 ans devrait sortir à l’automne. Il sera défendu par une tournée dans toute la France.24.05.2025 9:00 A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally.24.05.2025 9:00 Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point.24.05.2025 9:01 Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a drive to encourage people to vote for Israel’s entrant.24.05.2025 9:01 Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft.24.05.2025 9:02 Ukraine’s capital was targeted by a Russian drone and missile barrage overnight, hours after the warring sides started a large prisoner swap that’s due to continue over the weekend.24.05.2025 9:13 Four prominent partners are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business.24.05.2025 9:3024.05.2025 10:00 Switzerland’s bid for a US trade deal risks sparking a showdown with one political force at least as feisty as President Donald Trump: its own farmers.24.05.2025 10:00 EN IMAGES - James Colomina a dévoilé ses nouvelles œuvres d’art éphémères dans la capitale japonaise. Des créations qu’il a conçues comme une critique du « capitalisme ».24.05.2025 10:00 DÉCRYPTAGE – Malgré un calendrier démentiel, le Paris SG a réussi le tour de force de limiter les blessures au maximum cette saison. Tout sauf un hasard.24.05.2025 10:00 Scarlett (on the left), 23, a student, meets Issy, 25, who works in foodWhat were you hoping for?
A dandy evening with a lovely lady. Continue reading... ... 24.05.2025 10:00 Disabled activists say supreme court ruling has left trans community at similar risk of exclusion from public spacesDisabled rights campaigners say they are watching “in horror” as the UK’s trans community faces similar toilet ... ... 24.05.2025 10:00 It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful lifeI look back at the last day of our ... ... 24.05.2025 10:00 Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading... ... 24.05.2025 10:00 Campaigners say permanent closure of Smithfield and Billingsgate will affect livelihoods and limit access to quality produceIt is a mismatched contest: a handful of east London fishmongers taking on the phenomenally wealthy City ... ... 24.05.2025 10:00 Reform promised much to voters and now runs £8bn worth of public services. After three weeks, what has party accomplished?When Nigel Farage held a victory lap of England after his mammoth local elections win on 1 May, he was ... ... 24.05.2025 10:0124.05.2025 10:02 Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users.24.05.2025 10:11 Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or 'disappeared' during the civil war are still waiting for answers.24.05.2025 10:22 Officials said Iran and the U.S. made some progress during the latest round of talks in Rome on Friday. Страницы: 20802081208220832084208520862087208820892090209120922093209420952096209720982099210021012102210321042105210621072108210921102111211221132114211521162117211821192120
Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment.
Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated his aim to resolve tariff talks in time for a June meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following Trump’s surprise pivot to allow a partnership between two of the countries’ steelmakers.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended an extension of the anti-corruption agency head’s tenure, saying Azam Baki has been brave in going after powerful figures allegedly embroiled in corruption and abuse of power.
The measure comes during the run-off period of the Polish presidential election, after a campaign dominated by the issue of migration.
A U.S. national was arrested Saturday on suspicion of assault after allegedly releasing pepper spray in a parking lot at a shopping mall in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, injuring more than 40 people, local police said.
The incident began with a dispute over cigarette smoke, during which the suspect, Lin Eric Yen Ju, used pepper spray that was in his car, the police said. He has admitted to the allegations, with investigators quoting him as saying that he was "attacked as well."
Read full story here
The United States is increasingly recognizing the importance of Japan for its economy, the Asian country's chief tariff negotiator said Friday, after holding another round of talks with U.S. Cabinet members aimed at an early trade deal.
Ryosei Akazawa said he was able to hold "more frank and in-depth discussions" than previously with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, adding it would be "very desirable" for their leaders to reach some kind of agreement next month.
Read full story here
Japan's supermarket operators have been strengthening sales of cheaper, foreign-grown rice, offering another choice to consumers hit by rising prices and concerns about shortages of the country's staple food.
Aeon Co. will start selling California-sourced rice on June 6 at its stores, mainly in urban areas, at 2,894 yen ($20) for 4 kilograms. Converted to the more common Japanese sales unit of 5 kilograms, it is 3,618 yen, some 15 percent cheaper than the average price calculated by the farm ministry of Japanese-grown rice at supermarkets nationwide in early May.
Read full story here
The top executive of a leading Japanese artificial intelligence startup said the Japanese government should focus more on the development of its own AI technology for defense applications in an increasingly deglobalized world.
David Ha, the chief executive of Sakana AI K.K., backed by investors such as U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp., said his company sees growth potential in working with the Japanese government in the defense sector since the country's security environment is becoming severe with "many adversaries around its neighbors."
Read full story here
Intitulé Un lendemain soir de gala, l’album du comédien de 38 ans devrait sortir à l’automne. Il sera défendu par une tournée dans toute la France.
A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally.
Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point.
Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a drive to encourage people to vote for Israel’s entrant.
Ukraine’s capital was targeted by a Russian drone and missile barrage overnight, hours after the warring sides started a large prisoner swap that’s due to continue over the weekend.
Four prominent partners are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business..JPG?width=780&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto)
Switzerland’s bid for a US trade deal risks sparking a showdown with one political force at least as feisty as President Donald Trump: its own farmers.
DÉCRYPTAGE – Malgré un calendrier démentiel, le Paris SG a réussi le tour de force de limiter les blessures au maximum cette saison. Tout sauf un hasard.
Scarlett (on the left), 23, a student, meets Issy, 25, who works in foodWhat were you hoping for?
A dandy evening with a lovely lady. Continue reading... ... 
Disabled activists say supreme court ruling has left trans community at similar risk of exclusion from public spacesDisabled rights campaigners say they are watching “in horror” as the UK’s trans community faces similar toilet ... ... 
It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful lifeI look back at the last day of our ... ... 
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading... ... 
Campaigners say permanent closure of Smithfield and Billingsgate will affect livelihoods and limit access to quality produceIt is a mismatched contest: a handful of east London fishmongers taking on the phenomenally wealthy City ... ... 
Reform promised much to voters and now runs £8bn worth of public services. After three weeks, what has party accomplished?When Nigel Farage held a victory lap of England after his mammoth local elections win on 1 May, he was ... ... 
Officials said Iran and the U.S. made some progress during the latest round of talks in Rome on Friday.