AFC open to postponing Asian Cup as attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupt sports calendar
A strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
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Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv
A senior official in Kyiv said the United States had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about…
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Trump says leakers should be shot, veering off midterm pitch
Trump's focus on leakers threatens to distract from his closing message ahead of midterm elections widely expected to…
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Kobe sees off Jeonbuk to claim second Asian Champions League win
The win moved Kobe level with compatriots Kashima Antlers and Gamba Osaka as well as China's Beijing Guoan on six…
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Hitachi eyes small nuclear reactors in Japan as power costs rise
Small modular reactors, having capacity of 300 megawatts or less, are increasingly seen as a way to decarbonize energy.
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Program helps children with developmental issues through theater
Nabi Ito said that theater can make communication easier for children who struggle with conversation because scripts…
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‘Zen and Ghibli’ doesn’t lecture. It teaches contemplation.
In "Zen and Ghibli," Toshio Suzuki reflects on his career and Studio Ghibli's beloved films through conversations with…
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Scandal-hit agriculture minister Yana announces resignation
His sudden exit deals a blow to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration, with key bills involving his ministry…
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PM says housework makes her busier than male predecessors
"In the morning, I bathe, fix breakfast and then wash dishes, not to mention apply makeup," said Sanae Takaichi.
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CFTC staff were told to retract analysis of suspicious oil trades
As the Iran conflict deepened, examples multiplied of large, markedly well-timed trading in futures and prediction…
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Yana’s future hangs in balance as pressure mounts over possible election violation
Even as the scandal surrounding him threatens to disrupt parliamentary debate on key government bills, the farm…
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Green turtles buck trend of species decline, offering hope for conservationists
Populations of the species have become more stable thanks to decades of efforts including egg relocation, marine…
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What happens to your information after a data breach
Often simultaneously, hackers start putting the data they have stolen to use while companies investigate the breach.
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Chinese AI firms tap cheaper ‘dim sum’ offshore yuan debt for funding edge
The 10-year and 30-year portions of Tencent's recently priced offshore yuan securities carried coupons well below the…
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Why Putin says Russia could ‘cease to exist’ if it loses
Putin's officials have said they are fighting Nazis and responding to NATO aggression, and that the U.S. sought…
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Hakkaku’s complex legacy looms over sumo’s next chapter
The Japan Sumo Association chairman will step down in 2028, setting the stage for a potentially fierce succession…
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U.K. and Indian economies set to overtake Japan, IMF says
A weak yen and rising costs for Japanese households have India and the U.K. on course to overtake Japan in GDP next…
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Japan eyes penalties for unauthorized land deals near SDF bases
Land transactions in areas around Self-Defense Forces bases and Japan Coast Guard facilities would require prior…
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Japan’s first Disney cruise ship to be called Disney Imagination
The ship is scheduled to begin service in the spring of 2029 and reservations will be accepted about six months before…
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The University of Tokyo’s first female president, then the backlash
Japan is ranked 117th among 145 countries in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Gender Gap Index.
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Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in Rwanda
Rwanda has been chasing a Grand Prix for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance…
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Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region, with Moscow accusing him of collecting…
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China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific
Japan conducted "surveillance and intelligence-gathering" activities near the flotilla, which operated near Okinawa's…
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Rays punish error to beat Guardians 3-1 and level series
Freddy Peralta, acquired mid-season from the New York Mets, struck out four through his first two innings to put the…
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The familiar pop and stranger sounds of Mrs. Green Apple
Beneath the chart-topping trio's bright melodies lies a more experimental side, where rock influences, odd meters and…
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Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before U.S. vote, officials say
The strategy is designed to keep oil prices high, according to two senior Iranian officials.
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Customer data breach suspected at sushi delivery operator
The affected data includes the personal information of users of the company's Gin no Sara, Sushi Joto and Kamatora…
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Dodgers to stick with out-of-form Ohtani
Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani has been in dire form after returning from multiple injuries this postseason, hitting just…
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Tkachuk brothers make NHL history as Panthers top Blue Jackets
Matthew assisted on all three of Brady's goals, making him the first to assist on each of a brother's natural hat trick
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Osaka grapples with severely aging water and sewage systems
Even if replacement work moves forward, completing it quickly is seen as nearly impossible primarily due to staffing…
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Legacy carmakers risk losing mass market to Chinese rivals
Chinese carmakers have an edge in mass-market vehicles from sheer scale, faster development and lower costs.
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MUFG mulling path to majority control of India’s Shriram Finance
Japan's largest bank has begun considering raising its stake in the Indian financial conglomerate to more than 50% from…
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Singapore can fix Southeast Asia’s haze, if it wants to
The way this is talked about in Singapore, the region's wealthiest country, the whole situation is an act of God and no…
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Japanese-language classes begin at select schools in Egypt
The schools, established under a 2016 agreement, incorporate Japanese school practices such as classroom cleaning and…
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SoftBank junk bond sale raises stakes for CEO Son’s all-in AI bet
Son's bets have a mixed track record.
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In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated acts of clemency for corruption give impunity to people meant to…
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