Global debt soars by US$29 trillion as US, China drive rapid build-up: report
Global debt climbed to a record high in 2025, rising at the fastest pace since the pandemic, with…
Kurt Russell versus Godzilla is perfect B-movie escapism – The Irish Times
Whether starring in John Carpenter’s pulp masterpieces The Thing and Escape from New York or Roland Emmerich’s spiffing…
You Need to See Tamron’s ‘Back to the Future’ Collab at CP+
Credit: Tamron, UCS LLC, Amblin Tamron’s Godzilla-themed booth at CP+ 2025 was always going to be a tough…
Japan picks reflationists for BOJ board, echoing Takaichi’s policy view
Bank of Japan While central bank tightens monetary policy, prime minister hopes to keep rates low Toichiro Asada,…
France warns against risk of nuclear proliferation – POLITICO
Since the war in Ukraine started, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has made repeated nuclear threats, also updating the country’s…
Punch-kun baby macaque adjusts to troop life with help from keepers
A six month old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, near Tokyo, found itself at the…
Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in Wednesday morning trading, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high,…
Japan to subsidize rare-earth recycling push, reducing reliance on China
Supply Chain Environment Ministry to help fund infrastructure for demonstration projects Neodymium is a rare-earth element that can…
Hospitality as Heritage Catalyst: 5 Adaptive Reuse Strategies Across Diverse Latitudes
Outdoor lounge and bar space at Beihouse in Beirut. Image © Marco Pinarelli Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…
The credibility gamble behind Takaichi’s fiscal populism
Japan has once again taken a familiar and inherently risky route: underwriting economic and political ambition through large-scale…
Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned high-altitude pseudo satellite service
TAMPA, Fla. — Aalto is turning to Australia as a key operating base to bolster the business case…
Punch the Monkey Is Going to Be Okay, and So Will You
A six-month-old monkey, currently residing at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, is testing the emotional regulation skills…