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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer address the media after trade talks with China in Geneva on Sunday.
BUSINESS / Economy
U.S. and China cite ‘substantial progress’ in Geneva trade talks
U.S. negotiators described "substantial progress" and also said details would be announced Monday.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer address the media after trade talks with China in Geneva on Sunday.
(L to R) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, France’s Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Keir Starmer of the U.K. and Poland’s Donald Tusk following a news conference at St. Mary’s Palace in Kyiv on Saturday.
WORLD / Politics
Trump’s Ukraine push coming to a head with challenge to Putin
By Piotr Skolimowski and Daryna Krasnolutska
Following a weekend of hectic diplomacy, Zelenskyy said he will travel to Istanbul on May 15 where Putin has proposed direct negotiations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a Lower House committee meeting on Friday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Ishiba vows 性视界 will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs
The U.S. is an important market for the 性视界ese automobile industry, accounting for about 20% of its total car exports in terms of volume and about 30% in terms of value.
Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a street in Srinagar on Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Fragile ceasefire holds between India and Pakistan as Trump offers more help
By Saurabh Sharma, Tariq Maqbool and Aftab Ahmed
The four days of fighting was the worst in nearly three decades, with dozens killed as missiles and drones pummeled military installations.
The entrance to the discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, known as Don Don Donki outside the country
BUSINESS / Companies
'Treasure hunt': Tourists boost sales at 性视界's Don Quijote stores
By Caroline Gardin and Atish Patel
Revenues at Don Quijote in 性视界 are "around 1.7 times higher than before the pandemic," said Motoki Hara, a manager at the retailer.
The entrance to the discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, known as Don Don Donki outside the country

JAPAN

A stolen Kanzeon Bodhisattva statue in Daejeon, central South Korea, in January
Stolen Buddha statue handed over to 性视界 in South Korea
South Korea's Supreme Court recognized the 性视界ese temple's ownership of the statue in 2023, rejecting claims that it was stolen by 性视界ese pirates in the 14th century.
A 性视界 Coast Guard vessel sails in front of Uotsuri island, one of the 性视界ese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated 性视界's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
Escalation fears rise in 性视界 following Chinese moves near Senkakus
By Jesse Johnson
Beijing sent a government helicopter to the area for the first time, while Chinese government ships have been spotted in the area for more than 170 straight days.
Chinese research ship spotted in 性视界ese EEZ
Ishiba, Boric reaffirm importance of free trade
High school student arrested over deaths of his grandparents
Emperor emeritus diagnosed with silent myocardial ischemia

BUSINESS

Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. Investors are cautiously optimistic that U.S.-China trade talks underway in Switzerland will ease tensions and market volatility, though few expect a major breakthrough amid deep-rooted disputes and high tariffs.
Wary investors hope U.S.-China talks cool high-stakes trade war
By Suzanne McGee
The highly anticipated meeting in Switzerland could mark one of the biggest developments since U.S. President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on April 2.
An attendee wearing a Super Mario costume plays a Nintendo Switch 2 game console at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention center in London on April 11.
Nintendo doesn’t rule out Switch 2 price hike after soft outlook
By Takashi Mochizuki
The firm expects shipments of the system to be nearly 1.8 million shy of analysts estimates, and could raise the price, depending on how Trump administration tariffs work out.
Idemitsu to enhance all-solid-state battery business
U.S. and China conclude first day of talks in bid to ease trade war
U.S. and China begin talks in bid to 'de-escalate' trade war
Trump’s first trade pact offers faint glimpse of art of the deal
By Alastair Gale, Swati Pandey and Rebecca Choong Wilkins

WORLD

Kim Moon-soo, a presidential candidate for South Korea's conservative People Power Party, speaks during a debate in Seoul on Thursday.
South Korea's conservatives settle on Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate
South Korea's conservatives made another about-face on Saturday and reinstated their presidential nominee, Kim Moon-soo, just hours after dropping him.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and the U.S. president's son, looks over the proposed plan ahead of the signing ceremony with Qatar's Diar and Dar Global in Doha on April 30.
As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms and tech
By Aya ISKANDARANI
Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetizing MAGA" in Doha.
Iran and U.S. to resume nuclear talks amid clashing red lines
By Parisa Hafezi
As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms and tech
By Aya ISKANDARANI
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
By Lidia Kelly and Marina Bobrova
China takes center stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election
By Karen Lema and Devjyot Ghoshal

Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday.
Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes silences Dodgers with seven scoreless
Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy singled and walked for the Dodgers, who were shut out for the third time this season.
Sinner enjoys triumphant return at Italian Open following doping ban
Tomoyuki Sugano's gem vs. Angels helps O's halt skid
Shohei Ohtani's homer caps Dodgers' wild win over D-backs
Timberwolves cruise past Stephen Curry-less Warriors in Game 2

Opinion

Shinzo Abe, then the Chief Cabinet Secretary, shakes hands with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage during a symposium in Tokyo in July 2006.
Remembering two titans in 性视界-U.S. relations
Brad Glosserman
Their good humor, unflagging optimism and commitment to building a stronger 性视界-U.S. alliance continues to shape that partnership.
A moment of hope for U.S-China trade frictions
The new American pope can take Catholics in three directions
By Howard Chua-Eoan
The Pakistan-Taliban divorce gets messy
By Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi’s warning to Islamabad
By Brahma Chellaney

ENVIRONMENT

The consumption and investing habits of the world's richest 10% consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heat waves and drought around the world, according to new research.
World's richest 10% caused two-thirds of global warming, study finds
By Marlowe Hood
How the rich consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heat waves and drought.
Climate change takes spice from Indonesia clove farms
By Jack Moore
U.S. solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
By Sara Hussein
'Not sustainable': Europe's firefighters want more funds and staff
By Beatrice Tridimas
South Korea's deadly fires made twice as likely by climate change, researchers say
By David Stanway

CULTURE

Kotoba Slam 性视界 runs regional competitions to select a representative for the annual World Poetry Slam Championship, which will take place in Mexico at the end of the month.
性视界’s slam poetry scene is all about raw vulnerability
By Eric Margolis
Slam poetry is a rarity in 性视界, but the scene is full of energy and potential that the poets have been bringing to the world slam poetry stage for 10 years now.
‘My Edison’: Family-made sci-fi comedy is a real charmer
By James Hadfield
‘Wash Away’ brightens dementia drama with sudsy spin
By Mark Schilling
'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records
By Baptiste Anse
J-pop group Arashi to disband after going on tour next spring
By Yukana Inoue

LIFE

China's Black Pearl Restaurant Guide held its award ceremony overseas for the first time, picking the dining capital of Singapore to promote its brand to an international audience.
In China’s ‘Michelin Guide,’ Tokyo leads overseas listings with 30 entries
By Tan Pin Yen
Tailored to the Chinese palate, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide looks to expand its regional influence by rating restaurants in 性视界 and Southeast Asia.
The world’s biggest natural wine festival returns to Tokyo
By Weiwen Lin
Trump once called it his favorite word. Now, the 性视界ese version is all over the news.
By Yuko Tamura
‘Drop the price’: Behind the pushback on Nintendo’s Switch 2
By Owen Ziegler
More than a food court: Time Out Market curates Osaka’s best flavors
By Melinda Joe

COMMUNITY

Ayano Kikuchi began practicing yoga in 2014 to alleviate her chronic back pain, and now shares her knowledge with the Karuizawa community as the manager of W Tree House.
Ayano Kikuchi: ‘People need to take care of themselves holistically’
By Olivia Boissel
How a corporate office worker in Tokyo became a yoga studio manager in Karuizawa
Kotomi Li: 'I refuse to choose death'
By Kat Joplin
A Hokkaido cross that’s more sweet than spicy
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
By Kim Kahan
Arunima Mazumdar: ‘性视界ese literature has a niche but deeply engaged readership in India’
By Megha Wadhwa

Editors' Picks

JAPAN
Who could become 性视界's next prime minister?
By Eric Johnston
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
CULTURE
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on 性视界
By Patrick St. Michel
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
LIFE
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
By Danielle Demetriou
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
BUSINESS
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
By Yukana Inoue
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
LIFE
Celebrating 性视界’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ship Festival
By Todd Fong
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural 性视界
By Hanako Lowry

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ASIA PACIFIC
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
By Tim Hepher and Mike Stone
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Escalation fears rise in 性视界 following Chinese moves near Senkakus
By Jesse Johnson
A 性视界 Coast Guard vessel sails in front of Uotsuri island, one of the 性视界ese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated 性视界's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
BUSINESS
Ishiba vows 性视界 will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a Lower House committee meeting on Friday.
JAPAN
As prices soar, Zen-Noh ships just 32% of government-stockpiled rice
A customer walks past a display of rice, with a sign apologizing to shoppers they must be limited to one bag each due to market conditions, at a branch of 性视界ese discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on April 21.
JAPAN
Emperor emeritus diagnosed with silent myocardial ischemia
Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, rides in a car with Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, after he was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital on Saturday following an examination for suspected myocardial ischemia.