Global Market: Japan's Nikkei extends rally on AI boost, but US-Iran impasse weighsJapan's Nikkei index marked a triumphant third day of gains, fueled by the surge in AI-related shares. Nevertheless, the progress in US-Ira...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speedIndia is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slumpJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signal...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Strong dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as clock ticks on interventionThe Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking intervention fears. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due t...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Watch viral video: Woman wraps devastated Japan fan in Brazilian flag after thrilling Round of 32 clashBrazil secured a dramatic late victory against Japan, advancing to the last 16. Following the match, a viral video showed a distraught Japa...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb on tech rally, Yen hits 40-year lowAsian stocks surged to their best quarterly gain in 17 years, mirroring Wall Street's tech-led rally. The Japanese yen hit a four-decade lo...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
FIFA World Cup: Martinelli scores in 95th minute to break Japanese hearts, send Brazil into World Cup last 16Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute strike secured Brazil a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, propelling them into the World Cup last...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, Meteorological Agency warns of more quakes may follow, will Mount Fuji erupt?Earthquake today: Japan is prone to quakes and tsunami. A series of quakes have hit lately, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck on ...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Japan's 10-year bond yield reverses course to fall on portfolio rebalancing needJapanese government bond yields dipped on Friday as investors adjusted portfolios following a significant surge in the nation's stock marke...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Nikkei marks record closing high as AI shares rally on Micron forecastTokyo's Nikkei index soared to a record high, surging over 4% on Thursday. This significant jump was fueled by a powerful rally in AI-relat...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese Finance MinisterJapan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world's most important. Speaking at a Toky...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'Spilt water won’t go back into its...' - this Japanese saying teaches intriguing life lessons on irreversible choices and lasting consequences and why you can’t undo actions once they are doneBest proverb of the day: Life's rapid pace often leads to hasty decisions and spoken words with lasting consequences. A Japanese proverb il...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
Japan bond yields mixed after relatively weak 5-year auctionJapanese government bond yields showed mixed movements on Tuesday, with a weaker-than-expected auction for 5-year bonds. Yields on shorter ...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan script multiple records as tournament reaches 1000-match milestone in over nine decadesJapan achieved their most significant World Cup victory, defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the tournament's 1000th match. Daichi Kamada scored the f...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST