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- 1Commentary blames U.S. and great powers for weakening the U.N.●Great Powers like the U.S. are dismantling the U.N. while blaming its failures on powerless secretaries-general. https:/
A Japan Times commentary argues that major powers, chiefly the United States under Trump, are dismantling the United Nations while shifting blame for its failures onto secretaries-general who lack real authority. The piece says the institution's weakness stems from great-power actions rather than the leaders who head it, and criticizes Washington for setting up the U.N. to fail while denouncing its shortcomings.
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Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate city for a future Olympic Games, according to the Japan Times. The decision puts Munich forward to compete internationally for the right to host, though which edition of the Games the bid targets remains unclear. Attention now turns to the International Olympic Committee's selection process and whether Bavaria's capital can build public and political support for the campaign.
- 3Debate grows over Seoul's stance on a Taiwan conflict●Although Seoul has traditionally kept its distance from possible involvement in a Taiwan conflict scenario, some say dis
South Korea has long avoided any commitment to involvement in a potential conflict over Taiwan, keeping its policy deliberately vague to balance ties with the United States and economic relations with China. Reporting by The Japan Times says that maintaining this discretion is becoming harder, as regional security pressures mount and Washington expects allies to clarify their roles in a Taiwan contingency. Observers are debating whether Seoul can continue to stay on the sidelines if tensions escalate.
- 4India face Japan in first T20I of 2026 cricket series●Live: India vs Japan, 1ST T20I, 2026 Series, Cricket Match Today Score Commentary, CricTalks
India are playing Japan in the first T20 International of their 2026 series, with ball-by-ball score commentary drawing a large live audience. Cricket followers are tracking the match in real time and reacting to the unusual matchup, as Japan faces one of cricket's biggest teams in a rare international fixture between the two countries.
- 5Japan's Defense Ministry to back startups developing drones▼Japan Defense Ministry to support startups in UAV development
Japan's Defense Ministry has announced a program to support startups working on unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the Japan Times. The initiative is aimed at drawing smaller companies and venture firms into defense technology development, a field long dominated by large contractors. The move reflects Japan's broader push to strengthen its defense industrial base and accelerate drone capabilities.
- 6Japan's Defense Ministry plans support system for drone startups▼The Defense Ministry is planning a new system to support startups that develop unmanned aerial vehicles and other produc
Japan's Defense Ministry is planning a new system to support startups developing unmanned aerial vehicles and related products. The move would give emerging defense-tech firms backing to develop drones and other equipment for national security use, reflecting Japan's broader push to grow its domestic defense industry and adopt advanced unmanned technology.
- 7Global Bond Yields Surge, Straining Advanced Economies●⚡ NEWS Global Bond Yields Surge Straining Advanced Economies Bond yields in major advanced economies including the U.S.,
Bond yields in major advanced economies, including the United States, Japan, and Europe, have surged at the same time, drawing attention to the heavy national debts built up during the low-interest-rate era. Observers warn that higher borrowing costs could strain government budgets and raise questions about fiscal sustainability across these economies.
- 8Von der Leyen proposes Congress of Europe●European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed creating a Congress of Europe as a step in the right directi
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a Congress of Europe, framing it as a step in the right direction given the scale of the continent's geopolitical challenges. The idea, reported by international media including the Japan Times, is being debated as a possible way to strengthen European unity and coordination on security and foreign policy.
- 9Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece arrives in Japan for the first time●ダ・ヴィンチの傑作、初来日 「ルーヴル美術館展 ルネサンス」国立新美術館で開催中 – 産経ニュース ダ・ヴィンチの傑作、初来日 「ルーヴル美術館展 ルネサンス」国立新美術館で開催中 産経ニュースダ・ヴィンチの傑作、初来日 「ルーヴル美術館展
A masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci has come to Japan for the first time as part of the Louvre Museum Renaissance exhibition, now running at the National Art Center in Tokyo. The show brings Renaissance works from the Louvre's collection to Japanese audiences, and news of the rare loan is drawing attention from art fans and media in Japan.
- 10Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 athletics results page goes live▼20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
A live results and medallists page for athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has been published on the official Olympics website, listing results and medallists as they come in. The Games, hosted in Japan's Aichi prefecture and Nagoya, are the region's biggest multi-sport event, and attention is building around the athletics programme ahead of and during the competition.
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Sprinter Shanti Pereira won silver in the women's 100m at the Asian Games, telling The Straits Times, 'I love the pressure now.' Interest is also building around her 200m event, with searches linking the Singapore athlete to the Asian Games 2026 programme in Japan. Pereira is one of Singapore's highest-profile track athletes after her breakthrough sprint results in recent years.
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The Japan Times carries an item headlined 'A congress for Europe's future', pointing to a gathering or initiative framed around the direction of the European project. No further details are given in the available evidence, so the specific participants, agenda and outcomes remain unspecified.
- 13Are governments truly listening to youth on sustainability?▼For decades, youth have been told they are the future. But when it comes to sustainability practices, are we truly liste
A Japan Times commentary argues that while young people have long been told they are the future, adults and institutions continue to fall short of genuinely acting on their demands for sustainability. The piece questions whether policymakers are truly listening to youth voices on climate issues, reigniting debate over generational responsibility and the gap between rhetoric and concrete environmental action.
- 14India Face Japan in One-off T20 International●India vs Japan 1st T20 Live Cricket Score | IND vs JPN One-off T20I Live Scores & Commentary
India are playing Japan in a one-off Twenty20 international, with fans following live scores and ball-by-ball commentary of the first T20 between the two sides. The fixture is drawing heavy attention from cricket followers tracking how India perform against an emerging associate nation, with updates on the score unfolding throughout the match.
- 15Norris says Colapinto should get race ban over Baku crash▼F1 champion Norris says Colapinto should get race ban after Baku crash
Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has said Argentine driver Franco Colapinto should receive a race ban following a crash in Baku, according to the Japan Times. The call adds to debate over driver safety and penalties in the sport, though details of the crash and the governing body's response were not given in the report.
- 162011 Japan Tsunami Created Hybrid Fish That Later Vanished●The 2011 Japan Tsunami Created Hybrid Fish, But They Almost Completely Disappeared
New reporting revisits a striking biological legacy of the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami: the disaster appears to have brought together fish populations that then produced hybrids. Scientists found these hybrid fish in the aftermath, but they have almost completely disappeared in the years since, raising questions about how disaster-driven mixing shapes species over time.
- 17Masahiro Tanaka reaches 204 combined wins across Japan and MLB●https://www. mask9.com/2601138/ 田中将大204勝‼️ 日米通算勝利数ランキング歴代TOP7を比較📊 # # プロ野球記録 # # メジャーリーグ記録 # # 勝利数 # # 巨人田中将大 # # 数字で知る世
Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has reached 204 career wins combined between Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball, prompting comparisons of the all-time top seven in combined Japan-USA victories. The ranking places Tanaka alongside other Japanese pitchers who crossed the Pacific, including Yu Darvish, Kenta Maeda, Hisashi Iwakuma and Daisuke Matsuzaka, highlighting where he stands among the country's most successful pitchers.
- 18Beltex Shizuoka unveils ALL SHIZUOKA 2030 arena vision▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/775679/ ベルテックス静岡「ALL SHIZUOKA 2030」構想発表 新アリーナ完成に向け Bプレミア昇格目指す（Daiichi-TV（静岡第一テレビ）） – Yahoo
Beltex Shizuoka, the volleyball club based in Shizuoka, Japan, has announced its 'ALL SHIZUOKA 2030' project. The plan centres on the club's aim to win promotion to football's B.League equivalent for volleyball, the V.League's top tier, in time for the completion of a new arena in the prefecture. Local coverage by Shizuoka's Daiichi-TV is drawing attention to the club's long-term ambition.