2027 Honda Civic Type R HRC Reportedly Heads To Production Japanese reports suggest a 2027 Honda Civic Type R HRC built off a facelifted FL5, blending Super Taikyu racing hardware with road-legal restraint. Motor1 · Sep 10
Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence ties as Japanese fighter jets arrive for Exercise Veer Guardian Japan's fighter jets have touched down in Jodhpur to participate in Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 for a joint air defense drill designed to bolster cooperation between the two nations. This exercise will see the deployment of top-notch aircraft, including Tejas, Su-30 MKI, and Rafale, sharpening their combat capabilities and enhancing… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Cheapest GR You Can Buy: Toyota’s Kart Fits In A Minivan Gazoo Racing’s GR Kart targets kids and families with a ¥385,000 price, compact dimensions, and a clear gateway into Toyota’s GR performance world. Motor1 · Sep 10
Japan sends military helicopters to Indonesia to fight Borneo wildfires This is the first known overseas firefighting mission by Japan’s SDF as toxic haze spreads across neighbouring countries The Independent UK · Sep 10
Global Market: Japan Nikkei falls as oil tops $100, BOJ rate hike bets rise Markets are also bracing for a series of key events, including US consumer price data due on Friday, the Federal Reserve's policy decision next Wednesday and the BOJ's monetary policy decision. The Economic Times · Sep 10
Asian Games 2026: CWG champion Asmita Dey sharpens Ne-Waza as she prepares for formidable Japanese challenge In anticipation of the upcoming Asian Games, Asmita Dey, an Indian judoka, is sharpening her ground fighting techniques to face tough competitors from Japan. Inspired by the striking skills of Uta Abe, she is determined to excel. The confidence gained from winning gold at the Commonwealth Games has solidified her… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as oil surge, hawkish BOJ remarks lift rate hike bets Japanese government bond yields rose as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions, while hawkish comments from a Bank of Japan official strengthened expectations of further rate hikes, adding pressure on bonds across maturities. The Economic Times · Sep 10
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India vs US, Canada, Singapore, Dubai: Where is the new iPhone cheapest? Where is iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Cheapest? Is The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are priced differently across major markets, with the US offering the lowest advertised starting prices among the countries compared. India remains one of the more expensive markets, while Canada,… The Economic Times · Sep 10
After Bodh Gaya, the Buddha's Pilgrimage Story Lives On in Vaishali and Kesaria, Bihar The City That Loved Him FirstVaishali loved the Buddha before the world had decided what to make of him. The Licchavis, the republic's ruling clan, whose democratic assembly system scholars still cite as one of antiquity's most organised, followed him in such numbers when he left for the last time… Times Life · Sep 10
Bessent dares traders to bet against Yen: ‘I am the house now’ In a provocative statement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged traders to reassess their approach to the Japanese yen, indicating that he has keen foresight regarding future directives from Japanese policymakers. His recent actions marked the first yen acquisitions by U.S. authorities in three decades, along with unexpected plans to… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Global Market Today: Asian stocks to fall as oil stokes inflation fears Equity-index futures for Japan, South Korea and Australia pointed lower after the S&P 500 Index fell 0.5%, led by industrial and consumer-discretionary shares. The Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 0.3% as Nvidia Corp., Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. declined. Contracts for US stocks were little changed in early Asian trading. The Economic Times · Sep 10
Dollar Recovers on Smaller Treasury Buyback and Higher T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 2.5-week low on Wednesday and finished up by +0.06%. The dollar found support on Wednesday after WTI crude oil surged +3 % to a 3.25-month high, boosting inflation expectations and potentially persuading the Fed to tighten monetary policy. Also, short covering emerged... Barchart · Sep 9
Dollar Slips Before the Treasury’s Buyback Operation The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 2.5-week low today and is down by -0.15%. The dollar is under pressure today ahead of an announcement from the US Treasury on the size of Thursday’s buyback of long-term US Treasuries, a bearish factor for the dollar. Also, strength in the... Barchart · Sep 9
JDM Doesn't Actually Mean What You Think It Means JDM is one of the most common terms in car culture, but its real meaning goes far beyond Japanese performance cars. Motor1 · Sep 9
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Kabaddi’s toughest defence yet: Can India retain both men’s and women’s gold medals at Asian Games 2026? India's kabaddi teams aim to retain their Asian Games gold medals in Japan. The men's squad features eight debutants, signaling a significant team transition. The women's team shows more continuity, defending a narrow title from 2022. Iran remains a major threat to the men's team's dominance. Chinese Taipei has emerged…
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Sable, Kujur, Jyothi in action at Indian Athletics Series finale ahead of Asian Games In anticipation of the Asian Games, athletes will participate in the Indian Athletics Series Final, a significant event featuring a prize pot of Rs 65 lakh. Taking place this Thursday, it provides an invaluable opportunity for the predominantly 77-member Indian team to fine-tune their performances before heading to Japan for…
The Independent UK · Sep 9 This Osaka hotel was crowned the ‘Best New Hotel’ at The 50 Best Hotels 2026 awards HOTELS: The youthful-feeling five-star Patina Osaka is bringing a serious injection of contemporary chic to the city, and firmly pushes Osaka into ‘must-visit’ territory, says Helen Coffey
Bored Panda · Sep 9 50 Black Cats Caught In Funny, Curious, And Unexpected Moments By Masayuki Oki With Halloween approaching, black cats inevitably get pulled into the usual mix of witches, magic, and spooky stories. But behind all those superstitions, they’re still just cats, and Japanese photographer Masayuki Oki has spent years capturing exactly that.
The Times of India · Sep 9 Record Rainfall And Flooding: Nagoya assesses damage after top alerts; Games set to go ahead Nagoya, a city in Japan in began assessing the damage from record rainfall on Wednesday after Japan’s highest-level flood warning for the Shonai River was lowered overnight and evacuation instructions were withdrawn. Nagoya City said the Disaster Relief Act had been applied across the city from September 8, opening the…
The Independent UK · Sep 9 This hotel will make you feel like you’re in the White Lotus (minus the murders) HOTELS: One-of-a-kind experiences bring Japan’s historic city to guests at the latest opening from impeccable luxury brand Capella in Kyoto, finds Helen Coffey
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Global Market: Yen carry trade under pressure as currency surge raises unwind fears Japan's yen has reached a seven-month high, impacting global financial markets. Investors are reassessing the yen carry trade strategy due to potential Bank of Japan rate increases. This strategy involves borrowing yen at low rates for higher-yield investments elsewhere. Annualized returns on dollar-yen trades have decreased significantly from previous years.…
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Asian Games venues and athletes unharmed by extensive flooding in Nagoya, Japan The mayor of Nagoya says athletes who’ve arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Global Market: Japan bond yields ease as yen strength tempers BOJ tightening bets Japanese government bond yields at the short end fell as a stronger yen reduced expectations of aggressive Bank of Japan rate hikes. The two-year yield dropped to 1.835%, while the five-year yield declined to 2.22%. Longer-term yields were mixed as investors weighed currency movements, fiscal spending and future BOJ policy.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Global Market: Nikkei gains as AI, semiconductor stocks lift Japanese shares Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.43% to 65,549.88, supported by renewed optimism in AI, semiconductor and data-centre demand despite Middle East tensions and higher oil prices. Strong manufacturer confidence and gains in technology stocks boosted sentiment, while a stronger yen and expectations of Bank of Japan rate hikes limited broader market advances.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 India head to Asian Games seeking second straight hockey gold, Olympic berth The Indian Men's Hockey Team has departed for Japan to compete in the Asian Games. They aim to defend their continental crown and secure direct Olympic Games qualification. The team seeks to improve upon their World Cup performance with a more consistent showing. Captain Harmanpreet Singh emphasized focusing on one…