War weighs on Iran’s economy as U.S. intensifies sanctions
Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the U.S., but Tehran has vowed to withstand U.S.…
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Myopia prevention in Japan reaches a milestone
For the first time, Japan's Basic Policy includes language on preventing childhood myopia. It's a start, but more must…
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Russia is teaching its children to fight the wars of the future
While some of the skills were previously taught in limited high school modules, the new version escalates this training…
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Republicans see Trump’s unceasing Iran war as midterm threat
The continuing hostilities have demoralized GOP voters, who sent Trump to the White House in order to tame inflation…
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North Korea replaces defense minister in ‘structural reorganization’
No Kwang Chol was not only dismissed as defense chief but also demoted in the ruling party leadership.
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A shady way to go alfresco: Tokyo’s outdoor dining spots to escape the sun
From leafy rooftops to parasol-filled terraces, the city is full of ways to enjoy a bite and a drink without hunkering…
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Top seed Alexander Zverev plays down favorite status at U.S. Open
Zverev captured his long-awaited first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year and finished runner-up at…
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Tokyo falls for dim sum-meets-afternoon tea
Finger sandwiches and scones make way for dumplings and Peking duck at Tokyo's growing number of Chinese afternoon tea…
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Reigning Formula One champion Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren
Speaking earlier to reporters, Norris said the deal came at a perfect time for team morale and motivation, but that the…
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Mari Katayama finds progress in repetition
The photographer and textile artist discusses her latest work, creative influences and frustrations with labels.
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What happens if you give everyone $700? A local economy thrives
An experiment designed to showcase what the future of aid might look like is seeing success in the village of Kamala in…
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Number of missing in Nepal and China floods soars to nearly 3,000
The trauma of the catastrophe has been "enormous," and as many as 93,000 people may have been affected, the Red Cross…
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Japan to send SDF helicopters to wildfire-hit Indonesia
The helicopters will be used for firefighting activities — the first time the SDF will conduct such operations overseas.
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Iran’s disfigured supreme leader remains invisible six months into an existential war
Iran is facing critical decisions over a war that has set the Middle East aflame while trashing the country's already…
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China removes high-ranking officers from key military body
Zhang Youxia's position as the more senior of two vice chairmen on the Central Military Commission had made him China's…
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Russia’s gasoline output drops to 70% of domestic demand
The fall at this month's end comes after a series of drone attacks forced major refineries to suspend operations,…
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U.S. to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth
The move represents President Donald Trump's latest push to establish U.S. dominance over the Western Hemisphere.
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Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns
A new poll found 65% of those surveyed said Seoul should have its own nuclear weapons, while 30% are opposed to the…
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Japanese family of five believed missing in Nepal flash floods
The family includes the parents in their 40s, as well as a 10-year-old girl and two boys age 6 and 3, a media report…
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Math’s AI crisis has a lesson for the rest of us
The field of mathematics may need to establish new standards for dealing with AI.
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Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
The federal government has warned that colleges not complying with the regulations may lose certification to enroll…
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Japan, U.S. and South Korea to hold joint military exercises from Sept. 7
If the exercise goes ahead as planned, North Korea is expected to react strongly, potentially cooling momentum for…
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Iran lashes out at U.S. sanctions amid economic toll at home
Annual inflation in Iran hit 66% last month, triggering concern among the leadership that more financial pain could…
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Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as U.S. midterms loom.
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent…
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Fed chief’s inflation warning sets up September showdown
Analysts say Fed chair Kevin Warsh will have to raise interest rates this year if inflation remains well above the…
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Nepal’s flood is a warning of tragedies to come
Climate change will ensure that there are more disasters like the flood in Nepal and that they will occur with…
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Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions
The figure marked the largest-ever monthly amount spent on yen-buying, dollar-selling interventions.
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Chance of huge quake hitting western Japan in the next 30 years as high as 60%
The assessment by a government panel is based on a total of 45 active faults in and around the Kinki region.
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Japanese police to upgrade intelligence department to bureau
The move comes in response to government efforts to enhance its intelligence functions, and in light of increasingly…
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Bessent says a ‘disorderly yen’ would risk higher U.S. rates
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to spell out how much the U.S. deployed in a late July yen intervention.
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In a Tokyo suburb, a bamboo grove no one dares to enter
No one knows exactly why the thicket of greenery near JR Moto-Yawata Station is now a no-go zone, but it's been that…
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A candle against Hong Kong’s growing darkness
Chow Hang-tung, one of Hong Kong's most prominent political prisoners, has been behind bars for more than five years.…
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10 years on, Pikotaro was more than a viral novelty
The 44-second song was embraced worldwide and even helped break the ice between Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump.
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Japan inks deal to acquire former Nippon Steel site for ‘integrated defense hub’
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the project is of "critical importance to Japan's national security."
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On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
For Taiwan, holding Penghu — a strategic cluster of 90 islands and islets — would allow its forces to resist a Chinese…
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