Kyoto University's "Buddharoid" robot monk uses AI to offer Buddhist guidance, addressing Japan's shortage of human monks.

A Prime Video doc by Morgan Neville reveals Paul McCartney’s 1970s reinvention post-Beatles, covering Wings, his rift with Lennon, a Japan arrest, and a failed reunion attempt.

Australia nears launch of first high-speed rail, a Sydney to Newcastle line, after decades of planning.

BYD's Denza launches in Australia with two premium plug-in hybrid SUVs, the B5 and B8, targeting rivals like the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Prado.

Japan nominates two academics to Bank of Japan board, favoring stimulus and potentially delaying rate hikes despite high inflation.

General Atomics is equipping the MQ-9B drone with long-range weapons for naval strikes, with tests planned by 2026.

TEPCO to test a snake-like robot in 2026 to collect fuel debris from Fukushima's No. 2 reactor, a critical step toward decommissioning.

Japan's PM reaffirms opposition to female imperial succession, citing expert panel's 2021 recommendation.

Amadeus buys SkyLink, an AI travel tech firm, to boost AI integration in travel.

Yen rises slightly as Japan’s central bank hints at possible rate hikes, amid mixed signals and strong Nvidia earnings.