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April 10, 2025

Japan to form automaker alliance for AI-powered self-driving cars
TOKYO — Toyota Motor, Honda Motor and other Japanese automakers will work together to develop AI-powered autonomous driving under a government-backed framework announced Thursday. The transport ministry revealed plans to set up a framework that will allow automakers to work together in developing self-driving tech assisted by artificial intelligence.
Trump tariffs put in legal limbo by US trade court ruling
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature tariff policy has suffered another blow, with an American trade court ruling the levies “unlawful” in the first round of what is expected to be a protracted legal battle. The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday gave the administration 10 days to stop its sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs…
Russia proposes to hold second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Russia proposes to hold second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul 02:19 UP NEXT Russia strikes eastern Ukraine as rhetoric with Washington ramps up 01:00 After deadly Ukraine strikes, Trump says Putin has gone ‘absolutely crazy’ 01:20…
US, Japan, Australia, Philippines should form defense pact: ex-official
WASHINGTON — The U.S. needs a collective defense pact in Asia, and it should start with fellow “Squad” nations Japan, Australia and the Philippines, a former assistant secret of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs in the Biden administration told Nikkei Asia. While the idea is similar to the “Asian NATO” previously proposed by Japanese Prime Minister…
Harvard graduation comes as university faces off with Trump administration in court
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Harvard graduation comes as university faces off with Trump administration in court 05:47 UP NEXT Potential legal challenges over Trump admin effort to sever ties with Harvard 02:51 Documents: Trump administration to stop student visa interviews 02:15 Judge…
Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students
A federal judge said she is extending a tempor order on Thursday to block the Trump administration’s revocation of Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. The extension came after the Trump administration said it would give Harvard 30 days to challenge its revocation, according to a letter attached to the Wednesday night court filing.…
Japan restaurant group to train workers in Bangladesh to secure labor
TOKYO — Japan-based restaurant group Watami will establish a center in Bangladesh to train locals in areas like farming and food service under plans announced Thursday. The company aims to send 3,000 or so people a year to Japan on “specified skilled worker” visas, 100 of whom it expects to hire in its restaurant business.…
Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim
SALT LAKE CITY — When Utah Republicans passed a ban on gender-affirming health care for children and teens in 2023, they argued it was needed to protect vulnerable kids from treatments that could cause long-term harm. Years later, the results of a study commissioned under the same law contradict that claim, and the Republican-led Legislature…