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Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and others attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Sept. 3.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 24, 2026
What the ¡®Chinamaxxing¡¯ crowd doesn¡¯t get
When survival and success depend on pleasing the party boss rather than the consumer, honest innovators are weeded out.
The Cinerama Dome, with its distinctive aesthetic, immersive large-format curved screen and traditional concession experience, has been a beloved destination in Hollywood for generations.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 24, 2026
Sony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years
Renovations are set to begin in August on the Dome, which will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and run through early 2028.
The Port of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama. The U.S. said Thursday it will collect duties of between 10% and 12.5% on imports from most major trading partners.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 24, 2026
Asian allies push back against Trump¡¯s forced-labor tariffs
The latest duties aim to restore U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s protectionist regime after his earlier levies were struck down by the Supreme Court.
While the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been cautious about deploying the Self-Defense Forces to conflict zones, renewed fighting could increase pressure for Japan to support post-conflict efforts, including humanitarian aid, demining and monitoring operations.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jul 24, 2026
What the renewed 51³Ô¹ÏÍø means for Japan
The uncertain trajectory of the U.S. war with Iran will complicate the work of officials now shaping the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi¡¯s future defense policies.
After the Houthis said they had struck two Saudi oil tankers on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hold Iran accountable for any further attacks by the fighters.
WORLD
Jul 24, 2026
Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea as oil surges over $100
Fears that disruption could further widen to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war.
A Houthi follower looks on, during a pro-Iran demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, in April.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 24, 2026
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen¡¯s Houthis, sources say
The move suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.
People protest against the Trump administration¡¯s student?visa policy at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 24, 2026
America is closing the door on opportunity ¡ª and talent
Every additional administrative hurdle, every increase in uncertainty and every signal that foreigners are less welcome discourages applications.
Washington and Riyadh have for years been discussing a nuclear cooperation deal that would give Saudi Arabia access to U.S. technology and American companies a chance to win big contracts for Saudi atomic energy facilities.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2026
Why is U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and Middle East?
Worries about security, weapons proliferation and political complications in a tinderbox region have been central concerns.
The release of Moonshot¡¯s Kimi K3 model upended assumptions that Chinese AI capabilities were meaningfully behind U.S. leaders such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 23, 2026
White House official says Moonshot accessed banned Nvidia chips
The official claimed the Chinese company violated U.S. export control rules and companies¡¯ terms of service to build its product.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that non-patented drugmakers would have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import tariff, which would double a year later.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 23, 2026
Indian drugmakers rattled by Trump¡¯s 100% levy on generics
The U.S. president says non-patented drugmakers would have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import tariff, which would double a year later.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach, California, on Aug. 5, 2025. The Interior Department¡¯s Marine Minerals Administration and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are evaluating the possibility of deploying undersea nuclear power plants.
WORLD
Jul 23, 2026
U.S. weighs putting nuclear power plants in ocean waters
The Interior Department¡¯s Marine Minerals Administration and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are evaluating the possibility of deploying undersea nuclear power plants.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron address journalists before their meeting in Bruehl, Germany, on July 16.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jul 23, 2026
Can Germany become a reliable pillar of European security?
Germany¡¯s military buildup under Chancellor Merz reflects a broader European effort to reduce reliance on the U.S. while taking greater responsibility for the continent¡¯s security.
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2026
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
While Russian assistance for Iran is longstanding, specific targeting of sensitive ?CIA sites would indicate Moscow is willing to go further in disrupting U.S. operations.
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in the White House in Washington on Nov. 18, 2025. An agreement with the Saudis could help American firms gain a foothold in the region.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2026
Trump signs nuclear sharing deal with Saudi Arabia in policy shift
The policy shift has alarmed nuclear nonproliferation experts and some members of Congress, who fear it could allow Saudi Arabia to turn uranium into weapons-grade material.
University students walk over depictions of the U.S., Israeli, and U.K. flags while marching in a demonstration to show their support for the Houthi movement amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia, at the Sanaa University campus in Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jul 23, 2026
Houthis say they attacked tankers in Red Sea, widening war
The Red Sea has emerged as a vital workaround for crude exports, particularly from Saudi Arabia, amid disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
A worker inspects a shoe on a production line at Brazilian footwear manufacturer Kissol, as new U.S. tariffs are set to hit a range of Brazilian goods, including the footwear industry, which counts the U.S. as its top foreign market, in Franca, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, on July 17.
BUSINESS
Jul 23, 2026
New U.S. 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports
The new tariff ?threatens between $7 billion and $11 billion of Brazilian exports to the U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, on Thursday.
WORLD
Jul 22, 2026
Rubio says he discussed Xi¡¯s planned U.S. visit in meeting with Wang Yi
Rubio met with Wang in Manila on the sidelines ?of ?a regional gathering led by ASEAN.
Talks between the United States and China on artificial intelligence are set to take place in September and be led on the U.S. side by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, sources have said.
WORLD
Jul 22, 2026
U.S. and China to hold AI talks in September, sources say
The AI talks, a significant outcome of the Trump-Xi summit in May, will likely take place before Chinese President Xi Jinping¡¯s planned Sept. 24 visit to the U.S.
Houthi security force members stand guard as supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition's restrictions on Houthi-controlled areas, which the group describes as a blockade, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Friday.
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 22, 2026
Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched U.S. military
The possible entry of the Houthis into ?the conflict is another example of how the war continues to evolve, worsening a political headache for the U.S. president.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (from left), Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of ?State Marco Rubio and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong during their ¡°Quad¡± ministers¡¯ meeting in Manila on Wednesday
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 22, 2026
¡®Quad¡¯ top diplomats focus on ASEAN maritime security ¡ª but don¡¯t mention China
The officials said in a joint statement that ¡°peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region.¡±
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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