15.01.2025 6:14 Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.15.01.2025 6:37 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov't working to verify report that volunteer fight was killed by Russian forces.15.01.2025 8:01 US Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk's failure to disclose stake allowed him to underpay $150m for shares.15.01.2025 8:51 An Israeli military drone reportedly fired three missiles at a group of people in the Jenin refugee camp.15.01.2025 10:11 Donald Trump's second-term administration consists of three main groups.
First are the populists, represented by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, who put the interests of the working and middle classes first. They are protectionist on the economy and inward-looking in foreign policy.
Read full story here15.01.2025 10:33 Disney-themed bullet trains adorned with characters from hit films such as "Frozen" will run on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Osaka from Feb. 21 for a limited time, the operators of the railway and Tokyo Disney Resort said Wednesday.
The "Wonderful Dreams Shinkansen," themed after Tokyo DisneySea's "Fantasy Springs" area that opened in June, marks the first special wrapping of trains running on the line in its 60-year history, according to Central Japan Railway Co. and Oriental Land Co.
Read full story here15.01.2025 11:36 A 58-year-old doctor has been arrested for allegedly slapping a female ground staff member at Haneda airport in Tokyo after missing a flight, an investigative source said Wednesday.
Katsuhiko Fukuda allegedly yelled at the staff member, claiming not to have been called for the flight, and then slapped her twice in the face at a boarding gate around 8:10 p.m. Monday, causing an injury, the source said.
Read full story here15.01.2025 12:16 BREAKING NEWS: Spending by foreign visitors to Japan in 2024 hits record high <FULL STORY>
==KyodoRead full story here15.01.2025 12:19 BREAKING NEWS: Japan sees record no. of foreign visitors in 2024, tops 36 mil. <FULL STORY>
==KyodoRead full story here15.01.2025 12:30 Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli told CNBC his company isn't "dependent" on venture capital, unlike companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.15.01.2025 12:34 BREAKING NEWS: Chinese Premier Li welcomes visit by Ishiba to China: lawmaker <FULL STORY>
==KyodoRead full story here15.01.2025 13:15 U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December,with core price growth slowing further,according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.15.01.2025 13:30 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained Wednesday after ignoring three summonses from a joint investigation team for questioning over his brief declaration of martial law in early December, the country's anti-corruption body said, marking the first time a sitting South Korean president has been held by authorities.
Yoon was transported by motorcade to the headquarters of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials outside Seoul. During a briefing, the office said Yoon has refused to answer questions since the questioning began at 11 a.m., with a break provided at 1:30 p.m.
Read full story here15.01.2025 14:40 The number of foreign visitors to Japan topped 36 million in 2024 in a new all-time high, boosted by a weak yen and the resumption of flight routes to Japan following the COVID-19 pandemic, while their spending surpassed 8 trillion yen ($50.8 billion) for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.
Foreign tourists spent a total of 8.14 trillion yen on accommodation, shopping and other expenses in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 5.31 trillion yen set in 2023, preliminary figures from the Japan Tourism Agency showed.
Read full story here15.01.2025 14:44 Customs authorities at Tokyo's Haneda airport have seized 15 kilograms of cocaine from a single airline passenger, a record for Japan, they said Wednesday.
Customs officers found the cocaine, with an estimated street value of 372 million yen ($2.4 million), concealed in 15 candy boxes inside a suitcase in the possession of a 25-year-old Canadian man.
Read full story here15.01.2025 14:53 Returning yokozuna Terunofuji and promotion-chasing ozeki Kotozakura were beaten Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, where ozeki Hoshoryu extended his perfect start to four days to boost his own yokozuna promotion bid.
Back after two tournaments out with chronic knee pain and diabetes symptoms, lone grand champion Terunofuji (2-2) forced Tobizaru (3-1) to the edge, but the No. 2 maegashira wriggled his way back to the middle and launched a patient attack at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Read full story here15.01.2025 15:00 The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraines steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.15.01.2025 15:00 What we can learn from countries that have pushed back on threats to democracy.15.01.2025 15:01 BREAKING NEWS: China foreign minister eager to visit Japan in March: sources
==KyodoRead full story here15.01.2025 15:03 The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.15.01.2025 15:24 The German economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024, in the second consecutive year of declines in the annual gross domestic product of Europe's largest economy.15.01.2025 15:25 A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.15.01.2025 15:53 Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday he welcomes a visit to China by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba "at a convenient time" and expressed willingness to travel to Japan for a trilateral summit with South Korea, a Japanese lawmaker said.
Hiroshi Moriyama, secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, who met with Li at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing alongside his Komeito party counterpart, Makoto Nishida, told reporters after the talks that he believes China is "moving forward " on lifting its ban on Japanese seafood imports.
Read full story here15.01.2025 16:2715.01.2025 16:46 A bright pink powder has coated homes and hillsides around Los Angeles during the devastating wildfires. What is it? 15.01.2025 16:47 New Delhi launches three domestically built vessels as it seeks to compete with China for influence across Asia Pacific.15.01.2025 17:03 Hundreds of officers push past Yoons small army of personal security to take the impeached leader into custody.15.01.2025 17:09 After week of turbulence in markets, ONS data sends bond yields falling and eases pressure on chancellorBusiness live latest updatesDip in inflation opens way for February interest rate cutUK inflation fell in December, giving ... ... 15.01.2025 17:16 South Koreas Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on insurrection charges for martial law attempt.15.01.2025 17:33 Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant turn up for Ranji Trophy after failing to impress against Australia.15.01.2025 17:37 From his comments on waterboarding to claims about his military record, did Hegseth tell the truth?15.01.2025 17:46 Trio will present football highlights show after Gary Lineker steps down, BBC saysThe new hosts of Match of the Day have promised to evolve the TV institution when they take the reins this summer, after the BBC confirmed that ... ... Страницы: 10271028102910301031103210331034103510361037103810391040104110421043104410451046104710481049105010511052105310541055105610571058105910601061106210631064106510661067
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.
Donald Trump's second-term administration consists of three main groups.
First are the populists, represented by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, who put the interests of the working and middle classes first. They are protectionist on the economy and inward-looking in foreign policy.
Read full story here
Disney-themed bullet trains adorned with characters from hit films such as "Frozen" will run on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Osaka from Feb. 21 for a limited time, the operators of the railway and Tokyo Disney Resort said Wednesday.
The "Wonderful Dreams Shinkansen," themed after Tokyo DisneySea's "Fantasy Springs" area that opened in June, marks the first special wrapping of trains running on the line in its 60-year history, according to Central Japan Railway Co. and Oriental Land Co.
Read full story here
A 58-year-old doctor has been arrested for allegedly slapping a female ground staff member at Haneda airport in Tokyo after missing a flight, an investigative source said Wednesday.
Katsuhiko Fukuda allegedly yelled at the staff member, claiming not to have been called for the flight, and then slapped her twice in the face at a boarding gate around 8:10 p.m. Monday, causing an injury, the source said.
Read full story here
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained Wednesday after ignoring three summonses from a joint investigation team for questioning over his brief declaration of martial law in early December, the country's anti-corruption body said, marking the first time a sitting South Korean president has been held by authorities.
Yoon was transported by motorcade to the headquarters of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials outside Seoul. During a briefing, the office said Yoon has refused to answer questions since the questioning began at 11 a.m., with a break provided at 1:30 p.m.
Read full story here
The number of foreign visitors to Japan topped 36 million in 2024 in a new all-time high, boosted by a weak yen and the resumption of flight routes to Japan following the COVID-19 pandemic, while their spending surpassed 8 trillion yen ($50.8 billion) for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.
Foreign tourists spent a total of 8.14 trillion yen on accommodation, shopping and other expenses in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 5.31 trillion yen set in 2023, preliminary figures from the Japan Tourism Agency showed.
Read full story here
Customs authorities at Tokyo's Haneda airport have seized 15 kilograms of cocaine from a single airline passenger, a record for Japan, they said Wednesday.
Customs officers found the cocaine, with an estimated street value of 372 million yen ($2.4 million), concealed in 15 candy boxes inside a suitcase in the possession of a 25-year-old Canadian man.
Read full story here
Returning yokozuna Terunofuji and promotion-chasing ozeki Kotozakura were beaten Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, where ozeki Hoshoryu extended his perfect start to four days to boost his own yokozuna promotion bid.
Back after two tournaments out with chronic knee pain and diabetes symptoms, lone grand champion Terunofuji (2-2) forced Tobizaru (3-1) to the edge, but the No. 2 maegashira wriggled his way back to the middle and launched a patient attack at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Read full story here
The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraines steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.
The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday he welcomes a visit to China by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba "at a convenient time" and expressed willingness to travel to Japan for a trilateral summit with South Korea, a Japanese lawmaker said.
Hiroshi Moriyama, secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, who met with Li at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing alongside his Komeito party counterpart, Makoto Nishida, told reporters after the talks that he believes China is "moving forward " on lifting its ban on Japanese seafood imports.
Read full story here
After week of turbulence in markets, ONS data sends bond yields falling and eases pressure on chancellorBusiness live latest updatesDip in inflation opens way for February interest rate cutUK inflation fell in December, giving ... ... 
Trio will present football highlights show after Gary Lineker steps down, BBC saysThe new hosts of Match of the Day have promised to evolve the TV institution when they take the reins this summer, after the BBC confirmed that ... ...