Pope says AI should be ‘disarmed’ to avoid dominating humanity
Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to a heated debate over the extent to which governments should regulate a technology that is reshaping the world.
Giants manager Abe resigns after arrest for allegedly assaulting daughter
Abe, 47, who was apprehended at his home, admitted to the allegation against him.
Lavrov tells Rubio to evacuate U.S. diplomats, citizens from Kyiv
Ukraine came under a massive Russian drone and missile barrage on Sunday that included an Oreshnik ballistic missile.
Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal
Public mistrust of Israel in Muslim nations remains high over the scale of its military offensive in Gaza.
Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe arrested for allegedly assaulting daughter
Abe, 47, who was apprehended at his home, admitted to the allegation against him.
Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance
The supplementary budget marks a reversal from Takaichi’s previous remarks ruling out the need for extra spending.
Nikkei 225 stock average tops 65,000 for first time
Japan’s benchmark index rose as expectations grew that a deal might be reached to end the military conflict between the United States and Iran.
Remains of 193 Japanese war dead added to National Cemetery
The addition brought the total number of people laid to rest at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to 371,167.
Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru arrives in Aichi after exiting Strait of Hormuz
The oil tanker is the first to return to Japan through the strait since war broke out in Iran.
NTT Docomo sells Tokyo land plots for ¥59 billion, joining boom
Foreign and domestic investors have been flocking to Japan’s real estate market to buy properties that have risen in price but are still seen as having scope to gain.