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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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IAEA chief Grossi at Fukushima nuclear power plant

IAEA chief Grossi at Fukushima nuclear power plant

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks at a press conference at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on June 24, 2026, following a meeting with the plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. President Tomoaki Kobayakawa.

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Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President

Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President

Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President. The photo shows, from left to right, new President Takeshi Fujii and former President Kazuho Tanaka.=June 23,2026,Tokyo

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Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President

Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President

Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President. The photo shows, from left to right, new President Takeshi Fujii and former President Kazuho Tanaka.=June 23,2026,Tokyo

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Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President

Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President

Japan Finance Corporation: Press Conference with the New President. The photo shows the new president, Takeshi Fujii.=June 23,2026,Tokyo

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Golf: Meijer LPGA Classic

Golf: Meijer LPGA Classic

Miyu Yamashita of Japan smiles at a press conference after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament on June 21, 2026, at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan.

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[Breaking News]BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

TOKYO, Japan, June 16 Kyodo - 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 policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent. (Kyodo)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 18, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 18, 2026.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida (far R) holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida (C) holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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New Fed chair Warsh

New Fed chair Warsh

New U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 17, 2026, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held for the first time under his leadership.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi after G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Archamps, France, on June 17, 2026, after attending a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains.

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

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%

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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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Football: 2026 World Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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