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Urawa's supporters cheer before the J. League football match against Fagiano Okayama at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 8, 2025.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 10, 2025

With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vows to bring the noise at Club World Cup

While the fallen English giants won't be at the Club World Cup, Urawa Reds will and are set to be roared on in the United States by more than 5,000 followers.
The Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro, California. The World Bank stopped short of forecasting a recession, but said global economic growth this year would be its weakest outside of a recession since 2008.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 10, 2025

World Bank slashes global growth forecast as trade tensions bite

The bank stopped short of forecasting a recession, but said global economic growth this year would be its weakest outside of a recession since 2008.
Japan's Daichi Kamada (right) dribbles the ball against Indonesia during the World Cup qualifying match at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday
SOCCER
Jun 11, 2025

Japan and South Korea celebrate World Cup qualification with big wins

Japan romped to a 6-0 thrashing of Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia in Osaka.
World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose speaks during an interview on Monday in Washington.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 11, 2025

World Bank sees Japan's growth slowing in 2025

The institution has lowered its 2025 growth estimate for Japan's gross domestic product to 0.7% in inflation-adjusted real terms.
World Bank President Ajay Banga at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California on May 5
BUSINESS
Jun 12, 2025

World Bank to end ban on nuclear energy projects, but undecided on upstream gas

The global development bank, which lends at low rates to help countries build everything from flood barriers to railroads, decided in 2013 to stop funding nuclear power projects.
The Club World Cup trophy is displayed before a Bundesliga match in Dortmund, Germany, on April 30.
SOCCER
Jun 12, 2025

Expanded Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on global soccer

The 32-team tournament, with $1 billion dollars in prize money on offer, has been crammed into an already overloaded schedule
LAFC forward Olivier Giroud vies for the ball against Club America's Miguel Vazquez during a match on May 31 in Los Angeles.
SOCCER
Jun 13, 2025

Olivier Giroud views Club World Cup as chance to showcase quality of MLS

LAFC is one of three MLS sides entered in the 32-team tournament.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says that the world's nuclear powers are "upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions."
WORLD / Politics
Jun 16, 2025

World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn

Researchers warned that the trend since the Cold War of there being a decrease in the overall number of warheads was likely to be reversed in the coming years.
Urawa's Samuel Gustafson (center) celebrates scoring the winning goal against Yokohama FC at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 1.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 16, 2025

Urawa Reds ready to take on the Club World Cup's bigger stage

Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa has no doubt that this year’s Club World Cup will offer a much bigger stage.
A woman and her children return to their damaged house after Cyclone Chido in Pemba, Mozambique, on Dec. 18, 2024.
WORLD / Society
Jun 16, 2025

'No one supports the children': Hunger plagues Mozambique

U.S. aid cuts have hit hard in the nation, where conflict and climate shocks have led to a hunger crisis.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi shoots against Al-Ahly on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jun 17, 2025

Healthy crowds and 'Messi mania' lift Club World Cup, but quality gap shows

The opening weekend largely delivered what FIFA had hoped for: Vibrant crowds and global representation.
People shop at a covered market in Suva, Fiji, on Sept. 5.
BUSINESS
Jun 17, 2025

Pacific Islands should boost women's participation in work, says World Bank

Six countries did not have paid parental leave, often forcing women to leave the labor force when they started families, a report said.
Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa fails to stop a Maximiliano Meza header during River Plate's 3-1 win at the Club World Cup on Tuesday in Seattle.
SOCCER
Jun 18, 2025

River Plate eases past Urawa at Club World Cup

Under 12,000 fans attended the clash, but those who were there, many traveling from Japan and Argentina, created a vibrant atmosphere at both ends of the stadium.
Auckland City's Adam Mitchell reacts during his team's match against Bayern Munich in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 15.
SOCCER
Jun 20, 2025

Club World Cup is both blessing and curse for amateur club Auckland City

Auckland City lost 10-0 against European giant Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup.
Restaurants from 22 territories across five continents were honored at this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony held in Turin, Italy.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 20, 2025

Four restaurants from Japan earn spots on World’s 50 Best list

Tokyo has three entries, with Sezanne climbing from its previous position of No. 15 to No. 7 this year.
Arisa Trew understands both sides of the debate around the introduction of a minimum age limit for World Skateboarding Tour events.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 23, 2025

World Skate puts brakes on skateboarding's preteen movement with new age limits

The minimum age of 11 this year will be raised one year each in 2026, 2027 and 2028 so that when the LA Olympics roll around in 2028, the minimum age will be 14.
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnak (center) fights for the ball with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Pedro Goncalves Neves (right) during a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B match in Seattle on Monday.
SOCCER
Jun 24, 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

With the result, coupled with Atletico Madrid's 1-0 victory over Botafogo, PSG finished first in Group B with six points from three games.
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (center) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A match against Palmeiras in Miami on Monday.
SOCCER
Jun 24, 2025

Messi's Miami and PSG progress to set up Club World Cup reunion

Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to go through second in Group A, after the Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to seal top spot.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland waves to the crowd after his club's win over Juventus at the Club World Cup in Orlando on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jun 27, 2025

Man City and Real Madrid earn victories at Club World Cup

City became the only side win all three of its group matches as it put Juventus to the sword in front of 54,320 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Al Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari pours water on his face during a break in play at the Club World Cup in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 18.
SOCCER
Jun 27, 2025

Soaring temperatures during Club World Cup raise concerns for 2026 World Cup

Match times for the 2026 World Cup, cohosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, have yet to be announced, but organizers may face challenges if sweltering conditions return.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi attempts a free kick during his club's match against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 14 in Miami.
SOCCER
Jun 28, 2025

From Messi to Auckland City, magic shining through Club World Cup issues

The Club World Cup's various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to extreme heat. But there has also been plenty to enjoy about the tournament so far.
Chelsea midfielder Pedro Neto celebrates after scoring his team's third goal as the Premier League side moved past Benfica and into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SOCCER
Jun 29, 2025

Chelsea downs Benfica to reach Club World Cup quarters after weather chaos

Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in extra time to send Premier League side into a quarterfinal clash against Brazil's Palmeiras.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (left) and PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery compete for the ball during their Club World Cup match in Atlanta on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jun 30, 2025

PSG rolls past Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarterfinals

Miami had hoped Messi's magic could help it produce an unlikely result against the Argentine star's former club.
Fluminense players celebrate after defeating Inter Milan in a Club World Cup last-16 match in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 1, 2025

Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters

Fluminense became the second Brazilian side to make the last eight after Palmeiras had already sealed their quarterfinal spot.
Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi speaks during a news conference in Orlando on July 3.
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2025

New managers making mark at Club World Cup

As the tournament progresses, the early success of these new managerial appointments suggests that fresh ideas and bold decisions can reshape even the most storied teams.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal during its win over Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025

Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at full fitness when Real takes on Paris Saint-Germain, his old club.
Fluminense's Thiago Silva before the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025

Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion at Club World Cup

Silva initially made his name at Fluminense, and returned to the side upon leaving Chelsea.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinal match against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2025

Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion as Real Madrid eyes final

Mbappe has endured frustration at the Club World Cup, not featuring at all during the group stage due to a stomach bug.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 21, 2023

Nadeshiko Japan's Women's World Cup glory now distant memory

Japan begins its latest World Cup campaign against Zambia on Saturday, but is ranked 11th now and no longer among the favorites.
Jamaica earned a historic draw against France in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup opener in Sydney on Sunday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 25, 2023

No more small teams? Women's World Cup minnows closing the gap

The tournament's growth reflects the growing interest in women's soccer around the world which has seen bumper crowds at club level and big attendances so far in Australia and New Zealand.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Trump announces new tariff rate on Japan — and extension of deadline to Aug. 1
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a trade letter sent by the White House to Japan during a news conference at the White House in Washington on Monday.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Japan stands its ground after Trump letter delivers 25% U.S. tariff shock
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at Morristown Airport, New Jersey, on Sunday. Trump on Monday sent letters to 12 countries notifying them of new "reciprocal" tariff rates effective Aug. 1.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Scams involving police impersonation surge
A video by the National Police Agency warns about fake scams.
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
A Lawson convenience store in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture. A new service from the company comes amid the rise in inbound tourists, making hotels and inns harder to book and more expensive.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.

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