More intense rain is overwhelming flood defenses and reaching places outside predicted risk zones, leaving residents to confront unexpected dangers. 👉 ebx.sh/TTxPVc

A possible merger between Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX and carmaker Tesla may face bigger obstacles from politics than from regulation. ebx.sh/7COp3h

To keep abusers from finding out where victims are, shelters generally prohibit residents from bringing in smartphones or other communication devices. Many also restrict residents from commuting to work or school. 👉 ebx.sh/ZMY2MX

U.S. President Donald Trump's moves in recent weeks to ease economic pressure on Russia while stepping up criticism of Ukraine have triggered bipartisan opposition in Congress. ebx.sh/5zGSwV

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party presented a compromise proposal to cut the number of proportional representation seats in the House of Representatives by 31. ebx.sh/2giOiB

The recent Park Shin-ja Cup in South Korea, won by Japan's Fujitsu Red Wave, highlights the growing trend of East Asian nations honing their skills against each other and strengthening their existing rivalries. 👉 ebx.sh/Rw7vDz

Taiwan's TSMC is exploring alternatives to rare-earth components in factory equipment, aiming to reduce the risk that Beijing's export controls could disrupt operations at plants that make the most advanced chips. ebx.sh/7WgMur

Since 2010, the number of voters over 60 has grown by 74%, according to IBGE, the government statistics agency, and they today make up nearly 25% of Brazil's electorate, increasing their political weight. ebx.sh/7jWceK

Despite a consistent decline in overseas arrivals, visitors from abroad spent more in Japan in the third quarter of 2026 compared to a year before, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency. 👉 ebx.sh/D4AoYN

A pair of fatal incidents this month has revived a long-running debate: Does Osaka's high-risk "danjiri" festival still have a place in modern society? 👉 ebx.sh/3O7NEP

“People tell me, ‘Keep going’ and ‘We’ll come back again.’ I can only feel grateful.” 👉 ebx.sh/hi3EGG

Commentary: France's latest wave of looting and unrest reflects decades of public spending skewed toward retirees while wages trail inflation and social charges squeeze workers. ebx.sh/N6b71P

Commentary: For Taiwan, deterring China will depend on more than weapons, requiring trained citizens and local governments that prepare in advance so society can withstand pressure and coercion and keep essential services running. ebx.sh/56WOni

The Philippines is exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan on protecting undersea cables and addressing "gray-zone" activity, despite Manila's one-China policy, a Philippine diplomat has said. ebx.sh/RIbHdX

Japan's pop culture is finding an ever-bigger audience overseas. But getting its performers onstage in the U.S. is another story. The cancellation of "Umamusume's" Los Angeles concerts shows how visa hurdles can derail a tour before it begins. 👉 ebx.sh/EZkNkp

Banks, businesses and government ministries in Japan took websites offline for maintenance on Thursday after critical security flaws in the programming language used across 70% of sites worldwide were announced. 👉 ebx.sh/6SnAA9

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have to prove she's no big spender in her second year in office, as the bill starts to come due for big promises made in her first year. 👉 ebx.sh/n4XaIj

Japanese life insurers are signaling they will maintain or increase purchases of domestic bonds in the second half of the fiscal year, offering a potential source of support for upcoming government debt auctions. ebx.sh/sdlqI7

A military exercise involving Japan's Self-Defense Forces and thousands of U.S. troops is being adapted to continue throughout Typhoon Champi, aiming to offer troops experience of operating under extreme conditions. 👉 ebx.sh/01749p

The El Nino that's upending weather across South America and Asia has intensified to the strongest on record, Japan's national forecaster said Friday. ebx.sh/cUZIMg

Taiwan has been waiting for months for U.S. President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy would use to fend off a potential Chinese attack. ebx.sh/f1kHhc