SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Record High-Yield Bond Sale

By admin September 24, 2026 No comment

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SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion through dollar- and euro-denominated bonds, marking the largest high-yield corporate bond sale globally. The fundraising comes as the Japanese investment group seeks to finance its major investments in OpenAI and other artificial intelligence ventures, adding to a broader increase in corporate borrowing linked to AI. The company

Iceland Plans Permanent Ban on Commercial Whaling

By admin September 10, 2026 No comment

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Iceland’s government plans to introduce a bill in February that would permanently ban commercial whaling, a move that could leave Norway and Japan as the world’s only countries continuing the practice. The government, which holds a parliamentary majority, said there is significant political and public support for the proposed ban. Whaling in Iceland has faced […]

Russia Protests Japan Over Takaichi’s Remarks on Disputed Islands

By admin August 18, 2026 No comment

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Russia has summoned Japan’s ambassador to Moscow and issued a strong protest over comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Ambassador Akira Muto that Moscow objected to what it described as “anti-Russian” remarks by Takaichi and

Netherlands Joins US-Led AI Alliance Despite ASML Export Dispute

By admin June 23, 2026 No comment

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The Netherlands has agreed to join Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative aimed at strengthening and coordinating artificial intelligence supply chains among allied nations. The move marks a significant boost for Washington’s technology diplomacy efforts, even as the two countries continue to disagree over certain chip equipment exports to China. The announcement comes as Dutch

G7 Ministers Urge Immediate End to Civilian Attacks in Iran War

By admin March 28, 2026 No comment

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Foreign ministers of the G7 nations have called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war, following a high-level meeting in France. In a joint statement, the ministers stressed the urgent need to reduce harm to civilian populations and protect critical infrastructure affected by the conflict. The […]

G7 and Allies Explore Reducing Dependence on Chinese Rare Earths

By admin January 13, 2026 No comment

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Finance ministers from the G7 countries, along with officials from Australia, Mexico, South Korea, and India, met in Washington on January 12 to discuss strategies for reducing dependence on Chinese rare earths. The meeting, convened by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focused on securing alternative supply chains for critical minerals through measures such as price

Meru Saito of Japan Crowned Miss Glam World Asia 2025 at Grand Finale in Kochi

By admin July 29, 2025 No comment

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In a dazzling celebration of beauty, culture, and confidence, Meru Saito from Japan was crowned Miss Glam World Asia 2025 during the spectacular grand finale held at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi. The highly anticipated event, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, once again affirmed its reputation for excellence in global pageantry. Founded and […]

Russia’s Secret Military Files Reveal Target Lists for Japan and South Korea

By admin January 3, 2025 No comment

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Leaked Russian military documents from 2013-2014, reviewed by The Financial Times, reveal detailed plans targeting 160 civilian and military sites in Japan and South Korea, including nuclear power plants and energy facilities. The files, which reflect Russia’s strategic considerations from 2008 to 2014, highlight concerns about vulnerabilities along its eastern borders

Kamila Valieva: Russian figure skater given four-year ban for doping

By admin January 30, 2024 No comment

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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has received a four-year ban for doping, following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Valieva had initially been cleared by a Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) investigation, which found no fault on her part for a failed test […]

Resumption of Whale Hunting in Iceland Subject to Stringent Regulations

By admin September 1, 2023 No comment

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Iceland’s government has ended its summer pause on whaling and granted permission for hunting to recommence, subject to stringent new regulations. The sole company engaged in whale hunting, Hvalur, will be affected as the whaling season nears its conclusion. This decision has sparked anger among opponents of whaling. Svandis Svavarsdottir, the Minister of Fisheries