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Oil tops $106 as Trump seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait

Global oil prices continued their climb on Monday as uncertainty grows over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that normally carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.

16 Mar 2026-10:32
Japan starts unilateral oil reserve release

Japan began releasing oil from its reserves on Monday in an effort to ease supply concerns triggered by the escalating U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and to stabilize the domestic petroleum market.

16 Mar 2026-10:32
Emergency alert in Japan after North Korea fires ballistic missiles - VIDEO

North Korea launched ten ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, prompting authorities in Japan to issue an emergency alert.

14 Mar 2026-18:12
Seoul reports North Korea launches about 10 ballistic missiles

North Korea launched around 10 unidentified ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

14 Mar 2026-11:45
North Korea fires suspected missile during U.S.-South Korea drills

North Korea launched a projectile toward the sea on Saturday, according to officials in South Korea and Japan, in a move that came as U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises were underway.

14 Mar 2026-09:32
Tokyo stocks fall as oil surge fuels economic concerns

Tokyo stocks closed lower on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei index briefly dropping more than 2% in early trading as rising crude oil prices heightened concerns about inflation-driven economic slowdown.

13 Mar 2026-13:22
Japan to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense project

Japan has confirmed it will join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative led by the United States, signaling closer military cooperation amid rising global tensions. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on March 19 in Washington D.C., where she will formally announce Japan’s participation.

13 Mar 2026-12:48
Honda swings to major loss after EV plan cuts

Honda Motor Co. said it expects to record a net loss of between 420 billion yen and 690 billion yen (about $4.34 billion) in fiscal 2025 ending this month.

12 Mar 2026-15:26
SoftBank-backed PayPay set for Nasdaq debut

Japanese digital payments company PayPay, backed by SoftBank Group, is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq after raising about $880 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO).

12 Mar 2026-14:59
1 dead, 2 in critical condition after possible chemo errors in Japan

A serious medical incident has occurred at Saitama Prefectural Children's Medical Center, where one leukemia patient has died and two others remain in critical condition following chemotherapy injections.

12 Mar 2026-13:15