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Trump to jet off to Asia as North Korea fires ballistic missiles and China trade questions loom

October 24, 2025

Trump to jet off to Asia as North Korea fires ballistic missiles and China trade questions loom

Trump's Asia summit tour includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other regional leaders as trade tensions with Beijing escalate.

Luigi Mangione joked about paying for prostitutes with Pokémon cards during Asia trip: report

October 23, 2025

Luigi Mangione joked about paying for prostitutes with Pokémon cards during Asia trip: report

Luigi Mangione joked about paying for services with "Pokémon" cards during his Japan trip months before allegedly assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending

October 22, 2025

Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending

Japan's first female prime minister, PM Sanae Takaichi, plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to the peninsula

October 22, 2025

North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to the peninsula

North Korea test fired ballistic missiles days before President Donald Trump's Asia trip to meet China's Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea.

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration

October 21, 2025

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister, citing Margaret Thatcher as inspiration while promising to restore confidence and strengthen security.

Popular travel destination to charge 'tourist tax' upwards of $65 per night

October 12, 2025

Popular travel destination to charge 'tourist tax' upwards of $65 per night

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto implements massive tourism tax increases starting March 2026 to manage crowds and preserve cultural sites amid overtourism crisis.

Munetaka Murakami Reportedly Set to be Posted; Yankees, Mets Among Likely Suitors

October 10, 2025

Munetaka Murakami Reportedly Set to be Posted; Yankees, Mets Among Likely Suitors

Japanese star IF Munetaka Murakami is reportedly expected to be posted this coming winter, with some familiar teams being linked.

FOX Sports to Air 2026 World Baseball Classic, Including March 17 Championship

October 7, 2025

FOX Sports to Air 2026 World Baseball Classic, Including March 17 Championship

FOX Sports will be the exclusive home for all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including the Championship Game on March 17.

These are the top global and US airlines based on new rankings: 'Like flying private'

September 27, 2025

These are the top global and US airlines based on new rankings: 'Like flying private'

APEX named 10 world-class airlines, including first-time honoree Fiji Airways, alongside Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines for exceptional service standards.

Sex tests expose dozens of athletes with male advantages competed in women's World Athletics finals since 2000

September 19, 2025

Sex tests expose dozens of athletes with male advantages competed in women's World Athletics finals since 2000

A World Athletics expert found that 50 to 60 athletes with male advantages in women's finals at global championships dating back to 2000.