Displaying Yokuji's Mishima revival series at New York's Japan Society highlights the endearing aspects of the writer's work
World News Roundup
China is hosting a diplomatic and military summit this weekend, inviting world leaders who are largely opposed to Western hegemony. The event, which includes Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, is seen as a signal that China will align with other powerful nations if needed.
In other news, the US Supreme Court is yet to decide on the fate of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The tariffs have been left in place while the White House appeals the lower court's ruling that they are illegal.
The legal woes of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continue, as he faces charges of orchestrating a coup to stay in power. If convicted, Bolsonaro faces decades in prison.
A new study suggests that a cheap generic drug may work by protecting against DNA damage, potentially increasing lifespans. This could have significant implications for medical research and treatment.
Syria is showing signs of revival nine months after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and the end of a 14-year civil war. The country recently exported its first official crude oil shipment since 2010, and more than 850,000 people have returned from neighboring countries.
Israel is considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries' plans to recognize a Palestinian state. This move has been criticized by Israel, with the group's resolution being described as "entirely based on Hamas' campaign of lies."
The US military conducted a lethal strike on a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean, targeting alleged "narcoterrorists." However, Venezuela claims this is an effort to drive regime change.
The Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants faced further legal setbacks, with a federal judge blocking White House plans to return Guatemalan children to their home country.
Russia has intensified its aerial assault on Ukraine, hammering the country with 526 drones overnight. This marks a further escalation of Moscow's aggression.
Several European governments are considering reviving peat bogs as a defense against possible invasion and as a carbon sink. This could help combat climate change and provide a natural barrier against aggression.
Researchers used artificial intelligence to spot hidden signs of consciousness in comatose patients long before they were noticed by doctors. This breakthrough could revolutionize the medical field and improve the quality of care for patients in a coma.
Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders for similar reasons.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, hosted by China, included representatives from its 10 member states, as well as observer states and dialogue partners from around the world.
The US federal appeals court ruled that sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were illegal, but did not immediately lift the duties. This ruling represents a major setback for Trump's economic agenda.
More than 800 people have been killed after an earthquake struck near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Humanitarian agencies have been prevented from providing aid, while conflicts elsewhere have sapped the West's attention.
Young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed drugs too readily, according to research. This raises concerns about the long-term effects of these medications on children.
At least 1,000 people have been killed in a landslide in western Sudan, intensifying hardship in a country besieged by years of civil war. Famine was declared in Sudan last year, and more than 25 million people face extreme hunger.
Indonesia was engulfed by widespread protests driven by economic discontent and opposition to police brutality, marking the greatest challenge yet to President Prabowo Subianto's government.
The digital token backing the Trump family's new cryptocurrency venture generated a paper windfall estimated at $5 billion after its trading debut on Monday.
In cultural news, the Japan Society in New York is re-staging a series of plays by Mishima this autumn for his 100th birthday. The Society's version of Mishima's play "Seven Bridge"s features Daft Punk, colorful lights, and a singing Moon.
Chinese scientists turned succulents into glow-in-the-dark, rechargeable lights that shine in a variety of colors. This could have applications in decoration, as well as in the field of bioluminescent research.
Google has avoided the most severe consequences for its search business nearly one year after a federal court ruled it held an illegal monopoly over the online search market.
Thailand's constitutional court sacked the country's prime minister, throwing the country into renewed political turmoil.
Researchers disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients in two major studies.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping declared his country's rise to be "unstoppable" during a military parade at which Beijing showcased its latest weaponry.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held hands with Russia's Vladimir Putin and shared a car ride with him, and also met with China's Xi Jinping at a summit. These exchanges between Modi and the two world leaders were seen as a signal that India will align with other powerful nations if needed.
The European Union is reportedly readying new trade deals with Latin America, part of efforts to regain the initiative after the bloc was slammed for making excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.
The choreographer for a play based on Yukio Mishima's works stated that Mishima might not approve of the light and dancing treatment of his works. Mishima, a Japanese writer, died by seppuku (ritual suicide by samurai sword) in 1970.
Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of a genocide, according to the world's largest association of genocide scholars. This finding could have significant political and humanitarian implications.
A federal judge ruled that US President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to California to quell protests over immigration raids in June, violated the Posse Comitatus Act. This ruling could have implications for future deployments of the National Guard in similar situations.
In a controversial move, Israel is reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries' plans to recognize a Palestinian state. This move has been criticized by Israel and could have significant political and humanitarian implications.
The Brazilian Supreme Court is hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power. A guilty verdict could further strain ties with Washington, which imposed a 50% tariff rate on Brazil over what US President Donald Trump has labelled a Bolsonaro "witch hunt."
