New cars sold in Japan from September 2031 must have driver monitoring systems
Such systems monitor driver attention, alerting them if there are signs of drowsy driving or if they are suspected to…
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Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China
Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting…
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Browns to open season with Deshaun Watson as QB1
Watson and Shedeur Sanders competed for the starting job in training camp, rotating reps with the first-team offense in…
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Israel accuses Hamas of planning drone attacks using kites and balloons
The standoff threatens to undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in October 2025 that brought a tentative end to all-out…
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Silencing TaiwanPlus would weaken the island democracy
The KMT's plan to slash the news channel's budget would hinder Taiwan's ability to counter disinformation and tell its…
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How geoeconomics is redefining global power
As the U.S. and China weaponize trade, middle powers like Japan are pioneering a new model of economic security.
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Takaichi pledges to continue sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine
The prime minister highlighted that security in both the Euro-Atlantic region and the Indo-Pacific are inseparable.
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Japan to set up expert panel on anti-terrorism
The government will establish an expert panel to improve initial responses to chemical, biological, radiological,…
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‘Dragon Ball’ theme park plans included in France-Saudi Arabia deal
The investment deal will see the construction of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, around 30 kilometers northwest…
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Southeast Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger
Results from Malaysia's AirAsia, Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot and the Philippines' Cebu Pacific showed efforts…
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Mexico eyes first Samurai bond since 2024 with multipart sale
The Latin American country is looking to issue yen-denominated notes in as many as six tranches, with maturities…
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Britain and France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day
The aid includes access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.
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Londoners find ‘horrendous’ cracks in their homes after successive heat waves
Hot, dry weather shrinking soil and destabilizing building foundations is now part of a long list of heat-related…
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China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away
The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world's largest at more than…
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Trump devises new $100,000 H-1B visa fee after defeat in court
Now his administration is trying again through a regulatory process that proposes a broader levy to help finance its…
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North Korea’s denuclearization absent from readouts of latest U.S.-South Korea talks
Questions have grown about Washington and Seoul's commitment to seeking to rid Pyongyang of its nukes after top…
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Northern boobook flies from Japan to Philippines nonstop, research shows
The study could help with preservation efforts of the owl species.
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Satellite data used to boost cabbage sales in Japan
The initiative will use satellite data on cabbage color and size to forecast shipment volumes eight weeks in advance.
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Highest-ever ocean temperature recorded as super El Nino forms
The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, according to Europe's Earth…
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Tyler Glasnow returns as streaking Dodgers entertain Braves
Glasnow is slated to make his first appearance since May 6 after spending more than three months on the injured list…
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Attacking trio can be Chelsea’s heart, Alonso says after debut win
Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer put on a masterclass of attacking soccer in a 3-2 win at Fulham.
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Baseball’s top flamethrowers search for a frontier beyond 100 mph
As more pitchers consistently top 100 mph, baseball is entering a new era of velocity, raising fresh questions about…
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How the French language contributed to the U.S.-Canada trade war
The dispute with the U.S. was not just about tariff demands but what Canada's prime minister called unacceptable…
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Prabowo surveys Indonesian fires causing world’s worst air
The Indonesian president said authorities will revoke the permits of companies found to be responsible for forest fires…
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LDP worried over impact of Fukuoka Assembly bribery scandal on elections
The LDP's headquarters has attempted to distance itself from the scandal ahead of local elections next year.
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Lutnick’s intervention in Canada talks draws praise and blame
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emerged as a champion for U.S. metal producers while the Canadians blame him for…
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Taiwan indicts Nvidia manager following chip-smuggling probe
The manager is alleged along with eight others to have organized the shipment of 74 servers containing high-end B300…
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U.S. widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced…
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Chiikawa is small in stature but huge at the box office
Following the success of "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," interactive and immersive screenings are…
Read at source →France eyes ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park deal during Saudi crown prince visit
A Saudi investment company is behind the "Dragon Ball" project, which could be located in Courdimanche northwest of…
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The next great quake: Risks, readiness and resilience
A major disaster will test not only buildings and infrastructure but the preparedness of millions of people.
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‘Beauty sleep’ treatments spark controversy in Japan
Some clinics have prescribed sleeping pills and psychotropic medications while promoting the concept of "achieving…
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Japanese lawmakers visit China to patch up ties
The group is expected to meet with senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party in the first such exchange since…
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Snoring, subways and stealth ads: How big pharma targets China’s waistline
Local restrictions prevent drug companies from directly advertising prescription medicines in the world's…
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China’s netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of ‘welfare’
The controversy has struck a nerve for many in China, where a cooling economy has made secure, full-time employment…
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Big business bought political influence. The bill is now due.
Corporate leaders' attempts to buy political access under Trump could leave businesses exposed to public backlash and…
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