Takaichi says economy doesn’t need reflationary policy
The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sent a series of signals lately that it is moving beyond the policy.
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Bankruptcies linked to labor shortages in Japan climb in first half of fiscal year
Labor-linked bankruptcies reached 240 for the first half of the fiscal year, the highest level since comparable data…
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Elvis comes back as a ghost in a noh theater play
Theater Nohgaku is translating the traditional art form to English with original plays that center global cultural and…
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Jayden Daniels vow to ‘embrace the brace’ in return from latest elbow injury
Daniels hurt his non-throwing arm on the final play of the first half in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Naomi Osaka among stars to commit to Australian Open ‘1 Point Slam’
The sudden-death contest was played for the first time at Melbourne Park this year ahead of the opening Grand Slam of…
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U.S. opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation
U.S. outreach has focused on targeting scam centers but could lead to broader engagement, including on Myanmar's…
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The West wants newcomers on its own terms. So does Japan.
Japan and other wealthy countries are increasingly selecting foreign workers while making permanent settlement more…
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Nobel winner Kenso Soai says he understood the significance of his research
"I may sound arrogant, but I had thought I would not get complaints if I won," the Japanese scientist said of his…
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Corridor named after late PM Abe completed in India
The Abe Memorial Corridor forms part of an international convention center in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,…
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AI data-center boom ignites bidding war for critical TDK unit
The winning bidder for TDK's magnetic-heads business would be able to expand in-house capabilities in the $23 billion…
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EU takes firmer stance on China’s trade practices as Beijing talks begin
Germany and France this week called on the EU to adopt stronger tools to defend European sectors that have fallen prey…
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Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, WWF says
The 2026 Living Planet Report estimates that overall populations fell by an average of around 2.5% per year over the…
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Dodgers get past Braves in Game 4 to reach NLCS
The Dodgers won the series 3-1 and are looking to become the first National League team to win three straight World…
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Japan ranked best country in the world for fourth straight year
The Japan National Tourism Organization said Japan's strong showing reflected the appeal of its tourism resources and…
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Move quickly and bravely in the Okinawa killing case — or else
It is unlikely that tensions will easily dissipate, however. The timing of the heinous tragedy was particularly…
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Oasis urges Nidec to seek a buyout and warns of delisting risk
The Japanese electric motor maker has been mired in turmoil after probes uncovered widespread fraud in its accounting…
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Spanish woman whose eviction sparked mass housing protests dies weeks later
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, had been in hospital for severe anxiety and exhaustion since her eviction on Sept. 23 from her…
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Brazil’s political center of gravity has shifted
The Brazilian electorate is older, more devout, and more preoccupied with crime and personal security than it once was.
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Japan tells China to show ‘respect’ in addressing PM
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun referred to the prime minister only as "Sanae Takaichi" at a news…
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How is the U.S. military responding to the Okinawa murder?
The incident has threatened to reignite simmering anger in Okinawa — home to the bulk of U.S. forces stationed in Japan.
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Four former top managers indicted over fatal 2022 fire at rice cracker plant
Prosecutors concluded that the four failed to take necessary measures even though similar fires had previously occurred…
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Scientists in Vienna and Beijing create world’s first nuclear clocks
One of the scientists said he envisions uses for nuclear clocks in areas such as satellite-based navigation and the…
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Climate change strips island’s title of largest penguin colony, study shows
The volcanic island of Zavodovski lost more than 680,000 of its chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025, according to…
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Jon Rahm to leave LIV Golf in new blow to embattled circuit amid bankruptcy
Rahm's attorney John Beck told a bankruptcy hearing on Wednesday that the two-time major champion made his decision…
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Housing crisis set to dominate Spain’s snap election
The spark was ignited when 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her lifelong Madrid home after the rent was…
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Euroleague owners seek way forward as NBA prepares to enter Europe
On Tuesday, the continent's top clubs turned down an offer from the NBA, raising the prospect of a battle for Europe's…
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Japan and Ukraine further ties as Tokyo weighs unprecedented security linkup
Their relationship has become more crucial at a time when Russia and North Korea are deepening their military ties.
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Japan considers having nuclear-powered-sub study in security documents
Supporters of the move argue that the vessels are essential for maintaining Japan's deterrence and response…
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South Korea bank hack suspect may be 26-year-old in China, U.S. firm says
CrowdStrike said the attacker used ARTEX, a recently released Chinese-developed open-source penetration testing tool.
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Houthi attacks kill three at Saudi airports, including in Riyadh
In retaliation, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it had destroyed 82 military targets belonging to the Houthis.
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U.K. sees Trump’s bomber jets move boosting Iran and Russia
The U.K. is concerned hostile states will take confidence that they can force changes to Western defense arrangements…
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Israelis mark three years since Oct. 7 as Palestinians mourn Gaza’s destruction
The attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, were the deadliest day in Israel's history, and Israel's subsequent actions in Gaza have…
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A 194-year-old tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life
Jonathan the giant tortoise may owe his longevity to genetic traits and an ability to keep key cellular systems…
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Embattled Republicans rebuff Trump as their U.S. Senate races tighten
Increasingly, states from Alaska to Kansas that were long seen as GOP bastions are looking more vulnerable.
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Zelenskyy condemns one of Russia’s most ‘vile strikes’ as at least 32 killed
The heaviest losses were in Pryluky in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, where a Russian missile obliterated a…
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Japanese firm confirms it sold books to Anthropic
Nippan IPS concluded a deal with Anthropic in November 2024 and sold books to it between December that year and last…
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