‘Trump Whisperer’ ex-minister joins Japan PM race

The race has begun to succeed Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped after several party setbacks at the polls. Photo: TORU HANAI / POOL/AFPSource: AFP A former top diplomat dubbed the “Trump Whisperer” was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be Japan’s next leader, a day after …

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9/7: Face the Nation – CBS News

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the latest jobs report and the Federal Reserve, while Democratic Sen. Mark Warner discusses the deadly strike on a Venezuelan ship that was allegedly carrying drugs.

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Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026

Ride-hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Momenta plan to start testing robotaxis in Munich, Germany starting in 2026 – the first continental European city either company has announced publicly – with plans to expand to other markets. The partnership was first unveiled in May 2025, when Uber said …

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Data Shows 10 Cheapest States To Buy Cooking Gas in Nigeria

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed the average cost of refilling 5kg and 12.5kg cooking gas cylinders in Nigeria The report indicated that, although prices decreased slightly month-on-month in July 2025, they are still considerably higher than during the same period last year The NBS data also revealed that …

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Asian shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yen

Japanese bond yields also climbed after Ishiba said Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power. Photo: TORU HANAI / POOL/AFPSource: AFP Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign pushed down the value …

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