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May 10, 2025

Yen strengthens as BOJ decides smaller reductions to bond buying
TOKYO — The Japanese yen strengthened Tuesday after the central bank said at the end of its policy meeting that it would begin slowing the pace of its bond buying next April. The currency had risen around 0.3% to 144.45 to the dollar as of 1:46 p.m. Tokyo time, following the policy decision.
Trump will not sign joint G7 statement on Iran
Trump will not sign joint G7 statement on Iran WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will not sign the G7 summit communiqué aimed at easing tensions between Israel and Iran. According to an American official cited by international news agencies, draft statement, prepared at the G7 summit in Canada, includes an appeal for de-escalation in the…
India, world’s most populous country, sees sign of future shrinking
NEW DELHI — India has dislodged neighboring Asian giant China as the world’s most populous country, but its women are having fewer babies than before, a new United Nations report indicates. The South Asian nation’s population is estimated to have reached 1.46 billion this year and is expected to increase to 1.7 billion before it…
Japan Inc.’s climate ambitions leave small suppliers asking for help
FUKUYAMA, Japan — Terada Iron Works, a small company of 60 employees perched on the coast of the picturesque Seto Inland Sea, is a living history of Japan Inc.’s environmental transformation. Starting out as a maker of water towers for steam locomotives in the western Japanese city of Fukuyama in Hiroshima prefecture, the company later…
FMs of 21 Muslim nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran
FMs of 21 Muslim nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of 21 nations, including Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Egypt, have strongly condemned Israel’s recent milit attacks against Iran, calling for de-escalation and swift return negotiations for a sustainable agreement on Iranian nuclear program. The foreign ministers who issued…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes long-awaited return to the mound after elbow surgery
Shohei Ohtani gave up a pair of two-strike hits and a run in his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut against the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 21 months after the two-way superstar had elbow surgery. Ohtani threw 28 pitches — 16 for strikes — in the first inning as fans hung on every one…
Israel says it has ‘full aerial superiority’ over Iran’s capital
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Making the grade: Deli owner exchanges groceries for good grades 01:31 Now Playing Israel says it has ‘full aerial superiority’ over Iran’s capital 02:02 UP NEXT Trump: Iran is ‘not winning this war’ 02:07 Anti-tourist protests sweep across Europe as…
Thunder on verge of NBA championship after holding off Pacers rally to win Game 5
If the lesson of these NBA playoffs is how quickly fortunes can change, then the latest example is the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three days after the Thunder appeared seemingly out of offensive options, fatigued and headed toward a 3-1 series deficit in the best-of-seven NBA Finals, they’re now just one win away from claiming an…
BOJ keeps interest rate unchanged as economic uncertainty persists
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan held its key interest rate steady on Tuesday following a two-day policy meeting, keeping its uncollateralized overnight call rate at 0.5% amid economic uncertainty stemming from U.S. trade policies. This marks the third consecutive meeting after which the central bank has maintained the rate; the last increase came in…