Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS
The White Sox have won three consecutive games to begin their postseason.
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‘Sando: The Art of the Japanese Sandwich’ elevates the humble bite
Paris-based chef Walter Ishizuka's new book uplifts classic recipes with entirely achievable fine-dining flourishes.
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The man who gave tequila a shot in Japan
A meeting with Sean Connery set Ikuma Hayashi on the path to being an evangelist for Mexico's favorite spirit.
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UAE investigators say Flydubai co-pilot was planning ‘terrorist act’
The captain was assaulted by the co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing others onboard to overpower…
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Pressure builds on Iran as Trump boosts U.S. military presence
Inflation in Iran is almost 90% and oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering as Iran comes under growing…
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Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary
The pre-dawn strike came on the anniversary according to the Jewish calendar of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
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Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikes
Kyiv has obtained documents showing that Vladimir Putin is planning to attack a much broader range of civilian targets…
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AI’s race to transform the world before the money runs out
Assumptions about future profits are driving the AI rush, but economists say there is little evidence to suggest the…
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Taiwanese foreign minister to visit Arizona to deepen economic ties
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is expected to arrive in Phoenix on Saturday evening, following his visits to Belize and…
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Police search Toyama City Hall over census inflation claims
The internal affairs ministry said that Toyama's population had been padded by at least 2,000, and that city staff…
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Asian carmakers besting U.S. rivals at home, with China poised to join fray
U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of allowing Chinese firms to enter the U.S. market, worrying U.S.…
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Russia’s spending plans show Putin preparing for years of war
The shift offers one of the clearest indications yet of how deeply embedded conflict has become in Russian President…
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Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea
Satellite images reviewed by reporters show grading work, piles of gravel and concrete, and compaction cranes in…
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Boeing 737 Max glitch poses no safety concern, FAA says
The outcome is a positive one for the U.S. planemaker as it seeks regulatory approval for the largest variant of the…
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Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say
It was the state's second botched execution this year, prompting the governor to halt any further executions for the…
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Ibaraki won’t accept second-stage survey for nuclear waste site, governor says
Ibaraki Gov. Kazuhiko Oigawa's announcement comes days after the mayor of Hitachiomiya expressed a willingness to…
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Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka meet secondary capital criteria
The prefectures that contain the cities will be able to apply for the special designation once the last criterion is…
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Food and medicine shortages deepen in Russian-occupied Oleshky
The Ukrainian city was seized by Russian troops in 2022, and its population of about 24,000 has since dropped to around…
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Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China
The long-delayed delivery comes amid growing concern in Taiwan about Washington's commitment to arming Taipei.
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Trump threatens South Korea over Alaska LNG project dispute
Seoul has said it only agreed to the $54 billion plan if it proves economically viable.
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G7 agrees on deal to ease global energy supply concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the move and said Washington would not impose a threatened diesel export ban.
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U.S. ‘severely disappointed’ in lack of G20 consensus on overproduction
The U.S. had called for action against excess industrial capacity — a criticism commonly aimed at China.
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FamilyMart’s sock became a prized souvenir. Now there are 47.
Modeled after each region's official flower, the commemorative socks expand on the convenience store chain's popular…
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One bolt, ¥400,000: Why Japan’s Oshima ‘tsumugi’ silk costs a pretty penny
Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.
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North Korea fires off ballistic missile amid landmine row with South
The Defense Ministry in Tokyo said the weapon flew for an estimated 680 km before landing in waters outside of Japan's…
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U.S. to put missile system on island near Taiwan for drills
The U.S. military is set to deploy an advanced anti-ship missile system to Yonaguni for the first time for drills later…
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In Maebashi, the city-making is the art
The inaugural art festival is the cherry on top of the town's decade-long revitalization efforts which include new…
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Japan hit by nationwide flu outbreak
The health ministry is asking the public to take basic precautions against infection such as handwashing and covering…
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Takaichi told during Trump talks that weak yen was hurting U.S. trade
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly suggested the BOJ should raise interest rates to help the yen find…
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Tokai Kisen subject of Japan’s first-ever ship suspension order
Between January and June this year, the ministry conducted an extraordinary inspection of the company and found 13…
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Missed the JLPT? Here’s what you can do next
Even if you missed out on a spot for this year's Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than you…
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Fukushima town gets first new supermarket since nuclear accident
"It will serve as an important base for bringing prosperity and vitality to the community," Okuma Mayor Jun Yoshida…
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New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
The islands were spotted in satellite images of the water-filled caldera in which Anak Krakatau stands.
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South Korea warns ‘further measures’ if Ukraine refuses public apology
Seoul has taken a hard stance on Ukraine disclosing the transfer of North Korean soldiers to South Korea, warning their…
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Why is oil close to $100 if Trump is winning the battle in Hormuz?
A couple of months ago, the surge in oil shipments would have been seen as a major American victory.
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Tokyo inflation hits 2.7% in September as some subsidies come to an end
The reading was above expectations and could increase the chances of a rate rise.
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