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• Three major Japan shipping firms forecast profit falls for fiscal 2026

  Nippon Yusen estimates that the situation in the Middle East could reduce its ordinary profit by nearly ¥20 billion.

• Takaichi to debate with six opposition party heads May 20

  Opposition parties with 10 or more seats in either the House of Representatives or the House of Councilors are eligible to participate.

• Panel urges BOJ to take cautious approach to rate hikes

  Gov. Kazuo Ueda may face pushback if he seeks to raise the benchmark rate next month.

• U.K.'s Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong and stay in power

  A growing number of Labour ‌lawmakers have ‌turned on Starmer after his party suffered the worst local election ​results for a governing party in more than three decades.

• Duterte outflanks Marcos with surprise plot to sink impeachment

  The maneuver sends a strong signal that the trial at the Senate could be stalled or lead to an acquittal.

• High school in Niigata had arranged buses through local firm before fatal crash

  A microbus carrying 20 students of the soft tennis club of Hokuetsu High School in the city of Niigata crashed into a guardrail on Wednesday, leaving one student dead.

• Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc

  The 11-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations has shunned Myanmar from summits since its military launched a coup in 2021.

• Africa’s CEOs warn online gambling is draining customer wallets

  Africa's growing gambling use is sapping income that would ordinarily be flowing into groceries, entertainment and mobile phone bills.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• Duterte outflanks Marcos with surprise plot to sink impeachment

  The maneuver sends a strong signal that the trial at the Senate could be stalled or lead to an acquittal.

• Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc

  The 11-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations has shunned Myanmar from summits since its military launched a coup in 2021.

• Resurgent Modi paves way to keep power in India well beyond 2030

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeing success with a playbook aimed at restoring his party's majority, positioning himself to become India's longest-serving leader.

• Taiwan’s plastic habit collides with shortages caused by a faraway war

  Some producers have turned to the U.S., while others have sourced plastic goods from China, where many Taiwanese manufacturers have long-standing relationships.

• Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

  The 76-year-old patriarch of the Shinawatra clan was paroled after serving eight months in prison for corruption.

• Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

  The two sides are expected to agree to forums to facilitate mutual trade and investment, but many details are still to be discussed.

• War and energy shortages boost China’s influence in Asia

  The Iran war has deepened China's influence with its fuel-starved neighbors, allowing it to deal from a position of strength.

• After months of wrangling, Taiwan lawmakers OK $25 billion defense spending bill

  The spending, which opposition lawmakers say will be used for U.S. weapons, falls well short of the government's proposed budget of nearly $40 billion.

Culture news from Japan Times

• Meet the mural artists who make Osaka vibrant

  Graffiti is frowned upon in Japan, but wall art is finding local support. In Osaka, the Wall Share company acts as the glue that connects the artists to the community.

• 4K restoration sharpens the madness of ‘Ichi the Killer’

  Part gorefest, part dark comedy, Takashi Miike's cult shocker remains one of the director's most unforgettable films.

• In Japan, ‘moms pull weight in ways that are superhuman’

  In a new book, a mom raised in Tokyo but living abroad reflects on how Japan's conception of motherhood helps her raise her young daughters.

• ‘Kyoto Hippocrates’: A genial look at medicine’s early days in Japan

  Akira Ogata's warmhearted drama mixes medical history, culture clash and gentle humor into an enlightening look at modern medicine's beginnings.

• ‘Cry Out’: Misery without meaning

  Takahisa Zeze's adaptation of a Kanae Minato novel revels a little too eagerly in the suffering it depicts.

• At the Venice Biennale, the anger isn’t about the art

  The mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation was followed by protests. The art is getting drowned out in the controversy.

• Poison Girl Friend was early. Now it makes sense.

  A once-overlooked project returns as younger listeners rediscover its melancholic sound and understated influence.

• ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ loses its human touch in sprawling second season

  The Apple TV series lets bloated and unwieldy storytelling overwhelm the sharp character work that once set it apart.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has successful double surgery after crash

  Marquez suffered a nasty highside crash at Le Mans, where ​the Spaniard fractured his foot and was ‌thrown off ‌his bike, which cartwheeled through the ​air.

• Arsenal survives scare after VAR 'earthquake' shakes up title race

  Arsenal was embroiled in a controversial stoppage-time incident that looked set to derail its title bid before a VAR intervention tilted the balance of power back to North London.

• Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler express mutual admiration ahead of PGA Championship

  The pair are preparing for the 108th PGA Championship, which starts Thursday.

• Expanded World Cup opens doors to more teams amid concerns about quality

  The expansion is the delivery of a key proposal made by Gianni Infantino not long after he became president of world soccer's governing body in 2016.

• Hot-shooting Knicks cruise past Sixers in Game 4 to complete sweep

  New York will battle either the top-seeded Detroit Pistons or the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers for a spot in the NBA Finals.

• Barcelona defeats rival Real Madrid to secure La Liga crown in style

  Barca moved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-place Real with three matches remaining.

• Path to glory opens for Hoshoryu after injuries to rivals Onosato and Aonishiki

  Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki withdrew from the Summer Basho due to injuries.

• Michael Carrick focused on strong finish for Manchester United amid questions about future

  Carrick has overseen a huge upturn in the Red Devils' fortunes, and Sunday's 3-2 win over archrival Liverpool meant United qualified for the Champions League.

Life news from Japan Times

• How Japanese influencers in China are bridging a growing divide

  Japanese creators in China show daily life to audiences in both countries amid rising tensions and mutual suspicion.

• Tokyo’s top pizzaioli have raised the city to the upper crust

  RistoPizza by Napoli Sta Ca and The Pizza Bar on 38th have dominated Asia's best-of pizza rankings.

• No added sugar, no problem: A lattice tart held up by sweet beans

  Smooth and sweet, "koshian" paste makes for a flexible alternative to traditional tart fillings.

• When it comes to their kids, Japanese mothers look beyond pink and blue

  A look at how evolving vocabulary around fashion signals changing attitudes toward gender and function.

• Charting Japan’s emerging wine scene

  Nick Rowan has produced a comprehensive guide to Japan's wine regions and producers as global interest continues to grow.

• New head chef at Maz explores Peruvian food through a Japanese lens

  Fukuoka native Yuya Nakamura has big shoes to fill as he takes over from the talented Santiago Fernandez.

• For tourists in Japan’s outdoor sports scene, safety is not guaranteed

  Recent data suggests accidents involving foreign tourists are disproportionately represented in certain high-risk activities.

• ‘Sashiko’ needlework artisan says craft is about 'the stories behind the stitching'

  In a new book, a third-generation craftsman explores how the origins of his art are at risk of being lost in an upswell of popularity.

 

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