Japan improved to 2-0 at the WBC, slugging four home runs in an 8-6 win over South Korea.

Taiwan’s premier made a personal trip to Japan and appeared in public to watch the island’s baseball team in action, a rare visit that risks deteriorating Tokyo’s ties with China further.

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - Japan will coordinate with overseas authorities and stands ready to take action against market volatility stemming from the Middle East conflict, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday.

TOKYO — Defending champion Japan hit four home runs — two by Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki — to beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday and stay undefeated in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic. Shohei Ohtani and Masataka Yoshida also homered for Japan.

Pool C action continues Sunday at the Tokyo Dome as Japan faces Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the defending champions looking to stay perfect in front of the home crowd. MORE: Official USA World Baseball Classic

She stressed that promoting women's empowerment is 'extremely important for realizing a society in which individuality and diversity are respected.'

Japan have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup, India now face an uphill task

Japan and Canada signed a strategic agreement Friday aimed at strengthening cooperation in defense, economic and energy security as military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel fueled concern about international oil supplies.