TSMC warns chip supply won’t meet AI-fueled demand for years
Comments by CEO C.C. Wei suggest production capacity remains a key bottleneck in the buildout of global computing infrastructure.
Man sues hospital after wife gives birth using someone else’s sperm
The woman was sentenced in April 2025 for forging the man’s consent form, but the hospital said it gave adequate explanation and that the man’s claims are incorrect.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shines on mound and at plate in win over Diamondbacks
Kyle Tucker had three hits including a two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won the past two after dropping the opener of the four-game series.
Body found in river confirmed as suspect in Hyogo double murder case
Kenji Oyama, 42, had been wanted on suspicion of killing a 52-year-old woman and her 74-year-old mother at their home last month.
France opens Space Command to Japanese officer as ties deepen under new road map
The move, announced by France’s defense chief, is one of the clearest signs yet that the security relationship is evolving from political alignment into practical integration.
China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip
The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and visited Taiwan as part of a cross-party delegation in May, national broadcaster RNZ has reported.
Oil falls as Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
The oil market’s main focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of global crude normally passes.
NBA Commissioner says 2027 launch of NBA Europe remains on track
The league has seen record interest in the proposed competition, and the NBA is working closely with FIBA on the project.
SMBC moves beyond traditional lending to spur returns
The Japanese lender is utilizing tools such as synthetic risk transfers and loan portfolio sales, Asia-Pacific Deputy Head Carsten Stoehr says.
Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi
Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.