Japan’s St Cousair buys another US jam maker
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continu
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Japan explore circular economy cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
In Japan, the number of dead as a result of heavy rains has reached 13 people
13 people died as a result of heavy rains in Japan's Chiba prefecture.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan's JICA put ODA financing behind agricultural projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Japan and Australia defense chiefs tout ‘significant’ progress on high-energy laser
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the advances were a breakthrough not only for bilateral ties but also for Japan's own defense industry.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Russia summons Japanese envoy after Takaichi protests Putin’s visit to Etorofu
The island off the east coast of Hokkaido is one of four held by Russia that are known as the Northern Territories in Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Aging of hibakusha puts Nihon Hidankyo at crossroads
The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations plans to decide by next summer whether to dissolve or continue its activities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Rail travel demand strong during Japan summer holidays
Passenger traffic for 46 major sections held firm, supported by business and tourism demand.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Japan’s Summer Koshien baseball tradition comes face-to-face with new climate reality
As human-caused climate change makes Japan's summers ever hotter, one of the country's most cherished summer traditions is under threat.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.08.2026
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and JapanGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 fin
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Two eyeless shrimp-like species found in Japan's groundwater are new to science
Researchers have identified two new species in the genus Bogidiella, small shrimp-like amphipods that live in subterranean aquatic environments, from cave waters on the Ryukyu Islands, a subtropical i
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
The Japanese ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
JAL and ANA to coordinate flight schedules for first time
The move affects flights by the two major Japanese airlines on the route between Haneda Airport in Tokyo and Okayama Airport in western Japan, starting in late October.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.08.2026
10 people died and 2 people went missing as a result of torrential rains in Japan
Torrential rains in Japan's Chiba prefecture resulted in the death of 10 people and the disappearance of 2 people.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
Japan sees Uzbekistan as key partner in critical minerals -METI (Exclusive)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026