Topix hits record high

Topix hits record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the Topix stock index at a record closing high on Jan. 15, 2026.

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 13 Kyodo - A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 53,549.16, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 13, 2026. (Kyodo)

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 53,549.16, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 13, 2026.

Tokyo stocks surge

Tokyo stocks surge

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,800 points from the previous trading day, setting an intraday record high above the 53,000 line on the morning of Jan. 13, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning how to clean a microwave oven at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is practicing grasping objects at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize stationery at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to sort and deliver packages at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to sort and deliver packages at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize shelves at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is practicing grasping objects at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A data collector is training a robot to grab objects at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize shelves at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning component sorting at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize shelves at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize shelves at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize ingredients at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to grab and retrieve material plates at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to grab goods at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize shelves at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize shelves at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A data collector is training a robot at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to grab and retrieve material plates at the data collection training ground for humanoid robots in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao

A humanoid robot is learning to organize stationery at the Humanoid Robot Data Collection Training Ground in Qingdao, Shandong, China on January 12, 2026.

[Breaking News]Nikkei stock index closes at record high

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

Humanoid Robots Simulation Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2026 - A humanoid robot is being trained and learned in a simulated environment at the Embodied Intelligence data collection training ground in the Yangtze River Delta (Deqing) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on January 9, 2026.

Nuclear Regulation Authority meeting

Nuclear Regulation Authority meeting

The Nuclear Regulation Authority, Japan's nuclear watchdog, meets in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026, after revelations that Chubu Electric Power Co. may have misused earthquake data in regulatory screening to restart its nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.