After Titanic sub disaster, industry faces scrutiny
By Brad Brooks, Daniel Trotta (Reuters) -The first fatal accident aboard a deep-sea tourist submersible is certain to raise calls
2023-06-23 23:22
BOJ’s Ueda Likely to Hold With Bond Market on His Side For Now
A less-distorted bond market, continued weakness in wages and the threat of an early election are among the
2023-06-12 08:23
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:45
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
Oil Surges After Saudis Pledge Million-Barrel Cut at OPEC+ Meet
Oil advanced at the week’s open after Saudi Arabia said it will make an extra 1 million barrel-a-day
2023-06-05 06:46
Saudis Shoulder Burden of Stabilizing Oil Market With Extra Cuts
Saudi Arabia said it will make an extra 1 million barrel-a-day production cut in July, taking its production
2023-06-05 03:22
Oil Advances as Market Eyes Weekend OPEC+ Meeting in Vienna
Oil climbed on Friday alongside risk assets, with attention focusing on this weekend’s OPEC+ meeting in Vienna. OPEC
2023-06-02 23:18
'You're wrong': McCarthy answers his critics as he faces blowback from GOP hardliners
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in February made a bold prediction about the GOP and the debt ceiling, asserting: "We don't believe they have a plan that can pass with Republican votes in the House."
2023-06-01 12:24
Oil Extends Slump as Chinese Data Threatens Demand Outlook
Oil edged lower, extending its biggest decline in four weeks as weaker-than-expected economic data from China added to
2023-05-31 18:25
Debt-Limit Deal Faces Final Test in Congress to Avert US Default
The debt-limit agreement forged by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy heads into a crucial final
2023-05-30 17:22
Oil Fluctuates as Traders Monitor Progress on US Debt Ceiling
Brent oil fluctuated as investors watched for progress on lobbying to win approval for a US debt-ceiling deal
2023-05-30 11:49