Japan has approved lifting its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a major shift in the country’s post-World War II pacifist policy. The move changes Japan’s defense export restrictions and opens the door for the country to sell lethal arms abroad under updated rules. It represents a significant policy overhaul for a nation whose…
The U.S. military has seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz after what President Donald Trump said was an attempt by the vessel to pass a blockade in the strategic waterway. Trump publicly described the operation as a forcible seizure of the ship, identifying it as the Touska, and said U.S. forces…
Japan has approved its biggest change in decades to rules governing defense equipment exports, a move that opens the door for Japanese-made weapons and military technology to reach a wider range of overseas buyers. The policy shift revises long-standing restrictions that had sharply limited what Japan could sell abroad and under what circumstances. Under the…
A diplomatic push to end the war involving Iran appeared to be nearing an agreement before it was disrupted by President Donald Trump’s social media posts, according to recent reporting. The development centers on communications tied to efforts to bring the conflict to a close, as described in a CNN report headlined, “A deal to…
Apple has tapped longtime executive John Ternus to become its next chief executive, with Ternus set to replace Tim Cook in 2026. The move puts a veteran hardware leader at the top of the world’s most valuable consumer technology company as it prepares for a new chapter after Cook’s tenure. Ternus is a senior Apple…
Motorola has confirmed the launch date for its next Razr foldable phone, the Razr (2026), and teased new color options in a short “something new” video. The company’s teaser signals a near-term rollout for the next generation of its flagship clamshell foldable line. Motorola has not detailed full specifications in the provided context, but the…
Apple has named longtime insider John Ternus as its next chief executive officer, with current CEO Tim Cook set to become executive chairman, according to a Reuters report. The leadership change elevates Ternus, a senior Apple hardware executive, to the top job at the world’s most valuable technology company. Cook, who has led Apple for…
Generac is recalling nearly 150,000 portable generators after reports of a fuel leak that can create a fire and burn hazard, according to recent recall coverage. The recall advises owners to stop using the affected generators and follow the company’s return and remedy instructions. The action involves about 150,000 portable generators sold in the United…
The United States has launched a new tariff refund system that allows companies to apply for repayment of billions of dollars in import taxes, according to recent reports from multiple news organizations. The rollout is aimed at processing a large backlog of refund requests tied to tariffs that companies say they paid on imported goods….
Apple said Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and move into the role of executive chairman, with longtime hardware leader John Ternus set to become the company’s next CEO. The leadership change was announced by Apple and echoed across multiple reports, including The Wall Street Journal, Variety, Barron’s, The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap….
Google Photos is adding new touch-up tools to its image editor aimed at making quick, subtle fixes to photos, expanding the app’s built-in editing options for everyday users. The update introduces portrait-focused touch-up controls designed to refine selfies and other people photos without requiring more involved edits. The tools are part of Google Photos’ image…
Warner Bros. has released the first teaser trailer for “Practical Magic 2,” bringing Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman back to the story nearly three decades after the original film. The sequel reunites Bullock and Kidman as sisters tied to a family curse, with the teaser centered on the pair confronting that threat. The trailer positions…