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9 articles · Jan 2026 — Mar 2026
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Football's Mixed Bag: Lionesses' Succession, Marathon Records, and Premier League Action
England's women's team faces full-back dilemma, while Kosgei shines in Tokyo and City's title hopes take a hit
Bitcoin Hub Closes, Traders Eye Rotation, and AI Payments Emerge
A week of shifts in the crypto landscape, from Vancouver to Tokyo
The Art of Cultural Immersion
From the nuances of Italian meatballs to the perfect spring wedding guest dress and the best hotels in Tokyo, cultural immersion requires a deep understanding of local customs and traditions.
Japan Avoids Recession with Modest Economic Growth
Japan's economy has narrowly avoided recession with a modest return to growth in the final quarter of 2025, although the country's GDP figures fell short of forecasts. The news has been met with a lukewarm response from investors, with shares falling in Tokyo. The country's economic growth is a welcome relief, but experts warn that challenges still lie ahead.
Global Markets in Motion: Tepco Sells Assets, Blackstone Hires, and China Opens Futures to Foreign Investors
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) announced plans to sell around 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion) of assets within the next three years. Blackstone Inc. is looking to expand its presence by hiring more people to tap into the growing opportunities in private markets. In Zambia, the stock market is preparing to host several new listings and a gold-linked ETF.
A Week in Review: Billionaire Taxes, AI, Screen Time, and a Record-Breaking Tuna
From the proposed billionaire tax in California to a record-breaking tuna sale in Tokyo, this week's news has been filled with intriguing stories. Meanwhile, AI continues to make waves in the media industry, and parents are left wondering about the impact of screen time on their kids.
Global News Roundup: Trump's Ambitions, Latin America's Concerns, and More
In this week's global news roundup, US President Trump reiterates his interest in annexing Greenland, while Latin America reacts to his goal of dominating the region. Meanwhile, a record-breaking tuna sale takes place in Tokyo, and Venezuela's new leader faces a daunting task in appeasing both her constituents and the US government.
World News Roundup: Trump's Ambitions, Latin America's Concerns, and More
This week's global news cycle has been marked by the US president's repeated threats to annex Greenland, a record-breaking tuna sale in Tokyo, and growing concerns in Latin America over Trump's interventionist policies. Meanwhile, Venezuela's new leader faces a big test, and a Paris court hands down guilty verdicts in a high-profile cyber-bullying case.
Global Unrest, Economic Woes, and Extreme Weather Mark the Start of 2026
As the world welcomes a new year, various regions are grappling with turmoil, from the ongoing protests in Iran to the economic uncertainty in Syria and Venezuela. Meanwhile, a severe Arctic air mass is gripping Europe, and a record-breaking bluefin tuna sale has brought a glimmer of hope to Tokyo's fish market.