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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) is pictured at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back, C) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back, C) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) leaves after holding a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

New Tunisia head coach Herve Renard attends a press conference near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 16, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group F football match against Japan. Renard's predecessor, Sabri Lamouchi, was sacked following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the first group stage match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric (L) trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is congratulated by teammate Alex Freeland after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) high-fives a teammate after the team's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) and captain Harry Kane attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Nikkei rises rises above 70,000

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.