20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (203+ words) Torrential rain is falling in many areas of Japan, mainly in the country's northeast and west. A Level 4 Urgent Warning for landslides is in place for parts of Akita Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency says developed rain clouds have been…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (387+ words) SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) experienced a dramatic decline exceeding 11% during Monday’s trading session, settling at 5,795.0 yen and ranking among the most significant decliners on the Nikkei 225 index, which itself retreated 2%. SoftBank Group Corp., SFTBY The sharp downturn followed comments from Sam…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago   (419+ words) SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) stock dropped over 11% on Monday to 5,795.0 yen, making it one of the biggest losers on the Nikkei 225, which fell 2% on the day. SoftBank Group Corp., SFTBY The sell-off was triggered by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who said…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (598+ words) SYDNEY: Share markets slid in Asia on Monday as supply concerns caused oil prices to spike anew, while investors braced for possible interest rate hikes in both the United States and Japan this week. Brent climbed 3% as new strikes on…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (178+ words) Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture has decided to start charging climbers for rescue operations by its disaster prevention helicopter on Mt. Fuji during the closed season if they fail to submit climbing plans, prefectural sources said Monday. Yamanashi Pref. decides to charge…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago   (127+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (143+ words) TOKYO - Fujitsu Ltd. said Monday that it will begin global sales in November of "Monaka," a Japan-made central processing unit that functions as the brain of artificial intelligence systems. The telecommunications and computer maker also said it will sell domestically…...

13+ hour, 42+ min ago   (284+ words) 'All strike weapons hit targets 100%,' KCNA reports; Rodong Sinmun keeps silent North Korea said it conducted a joint strike drill involving long-range artillery and missile units on Saturday. Leader Kim Jong-un did not attend the exercise. Subunits selected from five…...

3+ hour, 55+ min ago   (1179+ words) 51yo Thai Man Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Abusing Koi Fish At Private Pond Selangor Declares Public Holiday on 25 Oct for Sultan’s Silver Jubilee FDS Crash: Sarawak Govt Gives RM100k to Each Victim’s Family & Covers Their Children’s Education Fees “Public roads aren’t a…...

10+ hour, 17+ min ago   (643+ words) Japanese motor maker Nidec is to close its only factory in Cambodia and shift the work to Thailand, blaming continued disruption along the two countries’ border. Nidec Die-casting (Cambodia) will stop production at its plant in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province,…...