Wallabies run riot! Australia rack up 56 points against Japan
Highlights of Australia against Japan in Townsville.
Sport
skysports.com
15.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan strengthen cooperation on urban climate resilience
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
Traders are spoiling for a fight over the yen
After historic US-Japan intervention on the currency, the risk of market ructions is again rising
Finance
ft.com
15.08.2026
Ana Vaz Discusses the Impact of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, the Work of Yoko Hayasuke and Preferring to Be a Mother Rather than a Zombie
Culture
variety.com
14.08.2026
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this
World
npr.org
14.08.2026
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors more than 2.4 million people who died serving Japan but remains one of the country’s most divisive memorial sites
World
abcnews.com
14.08.2026
The Japanese Foreign Minister will visit Saudi Arabia and Oman
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will visit Saudi Arabia and Oman on August 17-22.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan
Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill four people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
Bank of Japan Hike Odds Triple on Polymarket as Yen Intervention Fades
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” hea
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
At least five people died as a result of heavy rains in Japan
At least five people have died and one person is missing as a result of heavy rains in central Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Australia has been galvanised by ‘melon-gate’. So what is the luxury fruit at the centre of the PM’s controversy?
Shizuoka Crown melons are part of an important cultural gifting practice in Japan, where they are hand-patted by growers to achieve an even shape and textureThe melons at the centre of a national imbr
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Japan sees Uzbekistan as key partner in critical minerals -METI (Exclusive)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
13.08.2026
Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
World
npr.org
13.08.2026
Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic, killing 1
Record-breaking heavy rain has pounded eastern Japan, flooding roads and homes, paralyzing traffic, and causing power outages near Tokyo
World
abcnews.com
13.08.2026
Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece
Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
13.08.2026
Wallabies swing changes as Les Kiss searches for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle | Jack Snape
Australia head coach called in Carter Gordon to face Japan in Townsville but will keep investigating his flyhalf options before next year’s World CupMay the merry-go-round continue, after Wallabies co
Sport
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Uzbekistan and Japan discuss plans to expand nuclear energy cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
13.08.2026
Japan’s Yen Intervention Bought Time. Not a Fix
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026