UNBELIEVABLE: Sanae takaichi - The Untold Story

Japanese journalist arrested in Russia's Sakhalin region on spying charges

Russia's top domestic security agency has arrested a Japanese journalist suspected of spying on Sakhalin Island

The Independent UK · 12h ago

Japan protests Russia’s bid to extradite ICC chief over Putin arrest warrant

Japan on Friday lodged a formal protest against Russia’s request for the extradition of International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, from the Netherlands, describing the move as “unacceptable.”

The Times of India · Oct 9

Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and 8 other court staff

Japan has criticized Russia's request for the extradition of the International Criminal Court's president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Calls Okinawa Killing a 'Heinous Crime' as Public Fury Targets US Military

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has condemned the suspected killing of a woman in Okinawa and demanded US cooperation as protests renewed opposition to American military bases.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auction

Japanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal policies and remained cautious ahead of a 10-year bond auction.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Japan PM leads outcry after US Marine arrested over alleged killing of woman on Okinawa

Crimes involving US troops on Okinawa have been a constant source of tension between Tokyo and Washington

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6

Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Japan falls out of top 10 destinations for Chinese travellers during Golden Week amid diplomatic tensions

Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand are among destinations attracting increasing interest from Chinese travellers

The Independent UK · Oct 5

U.S. Stock Futures Muted as Europe’s Turmoil Curbs Risk Appetite; Fed Minutes Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.15% this morning as investors showed little appetite for risk at the start of a new week, with Europe’s political turmoil and fiscal strains firmly in focus.

Barchart · Oct 5

Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarks

Japan's 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, with market participants keenly anticipating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming address. Meanwhile, yields on shorter-maturity bonds dipped, reflecting adjustments in the financial landscape. Investors are wary that Takaichi’s spending agenda could exacerbate Japan's fiscal challenges. In the US, Treasury yields…

The Economic Times · Oct 5