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Bitcoin fell to as low as USD 6,178 at Bitstamp exchange, down 21.6 per cent from the previous close and last stood down 8.2 per cent at USD 7,236.

Bitcoin sinks abruptly after seven weeks of recovery

After many lackluster months, the price of bitcoin started to rally from early April, hitting a 10-month high earlier this week.

17 May 2019 3:09 PM

Japan on Friday passed laws to ban drones being flown over Tokyo 2020 Olympic sites and US military facilities as a measure aimed at preventing terror attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

Japan bans drones over Olympic, military sites

Current law already bans the flying of drones over key facilities such as the Prime Minister's Office and the Imperial Palace.

17 May 2019 2:55 PM

It did not immediately carry additional comments from Zarif. (Photo: File)

'No possibility' of talks with US: Iran Foreign Minister after meeting Shinzo Abe

Washington withdrew a year ago from a nuclear deal with Tehran and re-imposed sanctions, prompting a deterioration in relations.

17 May 2019 12:02 PM

The sources declined to be identified because the information has not been made public.

Nissan's Saikawa to stay on as president, Renault chief to join board: Sources

The appointments are likely to be announced on Friday and presented for approval at a shareholder meeting in June.

17 May 2019 11:27 AM

WTI was also up for a fourth day and was headed for a weekly gain of 2.7 per cent, the first rise in four weeks.

Oil rises as Middle East tensions mounts, set for weekly gains

Brent crude futures were at USD 73.00 a barrel at 0303 GMT, up 38 cents, or 0.5 per cent.

17 May 2019 9:56 AM

Sex workers in Osaka will be shown the red light as the city seeks to clean up its image before hosting world leaders for the G20 summit in June. (Representational/ AFP)

Japan city to shut red-light zone during G20 summit

Japan will host the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28-29, with Donald Trump and China's President among the world leaders expected to attend.

16 May 2019 2:54 PM

Pledging to work as a symbol of the people, Naruhito, 59, was formally invested as emperor the day after. (Photo:AP)

Rejoice, delight as new Japan Emperor greets people for first time

Cheers and screams filled the air in Tokyo on Saturday as new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their first greetings.

04 May 2019 8:58 AM

The sole woman invitee was the only female member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet. (Photo:AP)

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, a day after his father's historic abdication.

01 May 2019 10:42 AM

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the world's oldest monarchy. (Photo:AP)

Emperor Akhito steps down as Japan marks the end of 'Heisei' period

'Heisei' that is 'achieving peace' period ended with Akhito stepping down as Japan's Emperor.

30 Apr 2019 2:22 PM

Akihito, 85, was the first Japanese monarch to take the throne under a post-war constitution that defines the emperor as a symbol of the people without political power. (Photo: AP)

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

Akihito, who has had treatment for prostate cancer and heart surgery, said that his age would make it hard for him to carry out his duties.

30 Apr 2019 11:26 AM

Japan court grants USD 4.5 million bail to Carlos Ghosn

Ghosn also faces two charges of deferring some USD 80 million of his salary and hiding this in official documents to shareholders.

25 Apr 2019 9:21 AM

He also faces two charges of deferring some USD 80 million of his salary and hiding this in official documents to shareholders and seeking to shift personal investment losses to the firm during the 2008 financial crisis. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Carlos Ghosn set for release after Japan court grants USD 4.5 million bail

Ghosn, ex-Nissan boss, could soon walk out of detention centre to prepare his defence against multiple charges of financial misconduct.

25 Apr 2019 9:11 AM

Carole was not with her husband on November 19 when he was dramatically arrested onboard his private jet at a Tokyo airport. (Photo:AP)

My husband is mentally abused in detention: Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's wife

The elegant 52-year-old with long blonde hair has become a passionate spokeswoman for her husband, loudly proclaiming his innocence.

24 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

The automaker is already anticipating a 22 per cent cut in operating profit to 450 billion yen (USD 4.02 billion) for the year ended March.

Adding to Ghosn woes, Nissan set to further slash profit outlook: Report

The automaker is scheduled to announce its full-year earnings results on May 14.

24 Apr 2019 11:18 AM

Prosecutors are looking into allegations that Ghosn funnelled some USD 15 million in Nissan funds to a dealership in the Middle East. (File Photo)

Problems surmount for Carlos Ghosn as Japan Court hit fresh charges

Japanese authorities on Monday hit former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust.

22 Apr 2019 12:24 PM

He became the first sightless person on record to navigate a vessel across the vast ocean. (Representational Image)

Blind Japanese sailor completes Pacific voyage without interruption

A blind Japanese sailor completed his non-stop Pacific voyage on Saturday, local media reported.

20 Apr 2019 1:38 PM

Japan's top court rejected an appeal by former Nissan Chairman Ghosn's lawyers against his extended detention after his fourth arrest. (Photo:AP)

Carlos Ghosn to be indicted on additional charge: Report

Tokyo prosecutors are likely to indict former Nissan Motor Co Ltd boss Carlos Ghosn on an additional charge.

19 Apr 2019 2:38 PM

Uber is also seeing growing success with an "Eats" service that lets drivers make money delivering meals ordered from restaurants. (Photo: AP)

Uber wins USD 1 billion investment from Toyota, SoftBank fund

Toyota has already invested USD 500 million in Uber as the firm races Google-owned Waymo.

19 Apr 2019 9:48 AM

The synthetic drug MDMA acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen and is the main ingredient in party drug ecstasy. (Representational Photo)

Japanese professor shows students how to produce cocaine, meth

A Japanese professor could face up to 10 years in jail after getting his students to produce ecstasy, in an echo of TV show 'Breaking Bad'.

19 Apr 2019 8:26 AM

The ecstasy allegedly produced has not been found and has probably been discarded," added this official, who asked to remain anonymous. (Photo: Representational)

How to make drugs?: Japanese professor educates students to produce ecstasy

The Japanese university professor could face up to 10 years in jail.

17 Apr 2019 10:16 AM

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