Japan is looking to ease tensions with the US by offering financial and technical assistance, including investment in an Alaskan natural gas pipeline project and shipbuilding expertise. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to meet with President Donald Trump in June and hopes to reach an agreement by then. This comes as Japan's trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa returns to Tokyo following talks with US counterparts. The country is also looking to bolster its defense capabilities by offering to help repair US battleships in the Asia-Pacific region.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is determined to reach an agreement with US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit next month. This was confirmed after Ishiba met with chief negotiator Akazawa Ryosei on Sunday to discuss the latest round of bilateral negotiations. With the meeting of G7 leaders scheduled for June in Canada, Ishiba's government is also considering promoting cooperation in areas such as ship-building and US military vessel repair. Talks between the two countries are expected to continue later this week with both sides hoping for a convenient time for discussions.
Speaking in Kyoto, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans to push forward trade negotiations with the United States during next month's Group of Seven summit. He noted progress in discussions on areas such as trade expansion, non-tariff measures, and economic security. Ishiba also mentioned a recent phone call with US President Donald Trump and expressed Japan's willingness to cooperate with the US in shipbuilding, specifically offering assistance in repairing US warships.
India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of $4 trillion as per IMF data. This was announced by NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam during a press conference following the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting in New Delhi. With only the United States, China, and Germany ahead of India, the country is projected to become the third-largest economy in the next 2-3 years. This is a significant milestone for India's economic growth and development.
A group of fishermen sailing in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Vladivostok made a startling discovery - a preserved tiger corpse floating in the water. The rare adult Amur tiger, a critically endangered species, showed no signs of injury, leaving authorities baffled. A city prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of this majestic creature.
Manoj Kumar, a legendary actor and director in the Indian film industry, was left dissatisfied with a parody scene of him in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om. Six years later, the film was re-released in Japan with the controversial scene still included, leading to Kumar taking legal action against Shah Rukh Khan. After a long battle, the actor dropped the case and moved on, proving that celebrity feuds don't always end in bitterness.
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 season at the Japanese Grand Prix, dominating from pole to finish ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. The Dutch driver fought off a strong challenge from Norris, who finished in second place, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri rounding out the podium in third. Verstappen's fourth straight win in Japan brings him within one point of Norris at the top of the drivers' championship, as the two young racers continue their intense battle for the title.
In 2007, actor Manoj Kumar expressed his offense towards a particular scene in the film Om Shanti Om, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. The scene featured Shah Rukh's character parodying Manoj Kumar's iconic face palm gesture. Shah Rukh eventually apologized and the scene was removed from the film, but the issue resurfaced in 2013 when Om Shanti Om was released in Japan with the scene intact. Manoj Kumar then took legal action, seeking damages of Rs 100 crore. The case shed light on the thin line between parody and offense in the film industry.
Actress Soha Ali Khan starts off her Friday with a powerhouse workout, sharing a glimpse of her gym session on Instagram. She also shares moments from her recent family vacation in Japan with husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, exploring famous landmarks and trying out local delicacies. Soha's Instagram is filled with stunning photos from their cultural journey and heartwarming moments exploring the Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto.
A series of wildfires in various cities in Japan have caused widespread destruction and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. As of Thursday morning, the fires in Ehime and Okayama prefectures continue to rage, while a fire in Miyazaki City has mostly been contained. The total number of damaged buildings has reached 11 in Ehime and evacuations have been issued to over 7,000 people. In Okayama, 2,133 people have been forced to evacuate, while in Miyazaki, 70 households were able to return home after the fire was brought under control.