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The Bank of Japan has increased its main interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, reaching a level last seen in 1995 as the country moves away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.
Survivors of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal are searching through thick sludge and debris for loved ones and belongings, following a disaster triggered by a glacial collapse that left thousands dead or missing.
Indonesian divers and salvage teams have begun operations to right a passenger ferry that capsized in the Java Sea, as authorities report nine confirmed deaths and 126 people still missing following days of hazardous weather.
Japan's centenarian population has reached a record 107,677, marking a major longevity milestone that underscores the nation's intensifying demographic challenges, shrinking workforce, and record-low birth rates.
Oman has invited Indian investments in Sohar Port, highlighting its location away from the conflict-affected Strait of Hormuz to secure uninterrupted access to Persian Gulf energy resources.
Station Casinos marked its 50th anniversary by distributing more than $70 million in Red Rock Resorts stock to nearly 10,000 eligible employees, calculated at $1,000 for every year of service.
Sydney duo Fathom overcame unexpected firefighting helicopter delays and a plane propeller failure to finish their ninth gig with just 15 seconds remaining in a Guinness World Records attempt.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that the war against Iran is nearing its conclusion, even as escalating clashes between Houthi fighters and Saudi forces widen the conflict and impact global energy supplies.
Marking its 50th anniversary in 2026, Buffalo's Tifft Nature Preserve commemorates a half-century journey from a 264-acre municipal landfill and industrial dump to an ecological haven featuring Erie County's largest remnant wetland and over 260 observed bird species.
Monitoring data from 2025 shows Manx shearwater breeding sites on St Agnes and Gugh have surged to a record 225 following a 2013 conservation project to remove invasive rats.
Researchers in Russia have utilized bags of clean moss placed alongside three major highways to monitor and measure metal pollutants generated by vehicle traffic.
Team Japan is considering backup hotel rooms as logistical and room-allocation hurdles, including shared quarters between male and female athletes, affect participants at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Australia introduces strict visa reforms targeting international students and backpackers, aiming to lower annual net migration and address mounting public concerns over cost of living and population growth.
Following a steep population decline from more than 80,000 birds in 1975 to just 89 breeding males in 2024, a land trust has purchased a 2,100-acre Colorado property to restore grassland habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken.
A contentious 2,100-acre data-centre campus proposed near Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia has been formally cancelled after courts invalidated its rezoning over public-notice flaws.
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Sunday, according to South Korea's military, following Pyongyang's rejection of a UN resolution regarding its nuclear program.
Actor Sydney Sweeney has repeatedly found herself at the center of cultural debates, turning her public appearances and promotional campaigns into a modern Rorschach test for American politics and feminism.
A Connecticut Superior Court judge has upheld a local wetlands commission decision, ordering a 74-year-old Bethel homeowner to address unpermitted modifications along Limekiln Brook.
The longtime Beverly Hills family home of late infomercial pioneer Ron Popeil has been listed for sale at $25 million, nearly 24 years after he and his wife purchased the property.
Buncombe County is moving forward with plans for its largest public park following the acquisition of more than 342 acres on Deaverview Mountain using complete grant funding.
Rights groups report that Israel has included a tender for 2,167 housing units in its E1 settlement expansion project, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and international opposition.
Hong Kong's labor chief announced that the city's projected worker shortfall by 2028 has decreased to 130,000, driven by government talent policies and artificial intelligence advancements.
Three male African wild dogs from Kafue National Park traversed 4,126 kilometres across Zambia over eight months, marking the longest recorded dispersal by an African mammal.
NASA researchers have identified a massive 728-foot crater on the Moon's near side resulting from an unobserved 2024 asteroid or comet impact, marking the largest recent collision scar discovered in the Solar System.
Tropical Storm Dujuan is on a projected path toward eastern Japan, threatening the Tokyo region and island chains with heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves during the Silver Week holiday period.
The average price of rice in Japan has dropped below ¥3,000 for a 5-kilogram bag, marking the fifth consecutive week of declines and offering relief to households, though raising concerns for farmers.
Typhoon Dujuan has struck Japan's Pacific coast with torrential rain and landslides, killing at least four people, leaving six missing, and causing widespread travel chaos near Tokyo.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed to bolster alliance capabilities amid ongoing revisions to Tokyo's security framework.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has strengthened his position as a de facto nuclear power, but his gains are built on the brutal exploitation of his own population, according to reports.
An Indigenous Aeta Hungey tribe in Capas, Tarlac province, faces unclear boundaries and potential displacement as the Philippines pushes forward with a U.S.-led semiconductor initiative known as the Pax Silica Hub.
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast into the Sea of Japan on Sunday, drawing sharp condemnation and a formal diplomatic protest from Tokyo.
A report by the World Weather Attribution group indicates that climate change significantly influenced the deadly August disaster near the Nepal-China border.
A comprehensive look at recent news from Japan and around the world, covering political shifts, tourism trends, international relations, and cultural developments reported by The Japan Times.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sharply criticized the UN Security Council, stating that global powers violating international law sit within the 15-nation body and have driven deep paralysis.
Japan's largest brokerage, Nomura Holdings, has indicated that its wholesale division revenue is growing at a more modest pace this quarter, pointing to a cooling market following a period of strong performance.
Asian stock markets traded with mixed results following a lower close on Wall Street, which came in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced a delay in Seoul's U.S. investment plans ahead of meetings in Washington, while parliamentary briefings are tentatively rescheduled for next week.
The Japan Times will hold its inaugural overseas school fair in Taipei on October 11, 2026, showcasing seven Japan-based boarding and international schools to families in Taiwan.
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