China and U.S. pledge tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods
The U.S. and China both did not indicate the extent of the tariff reductions, nor any timing for implementation.
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Iranian officials pessimistic about U.S. deal before midterms
Tehran believes there's a high chance of the conflict escalating after the Nov. 3 vote.
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Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
In recent weeks, Russia has begun hitting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with faster, high-flying jet drones.
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Beijing broadens travel curbs to encompass family of top AI talent in China
That further restricts the freedom of China's most influential tech talent — a category that encompasses entrepreneurs,…
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U.K. examines foreign state involvement in suspected airbase plot, releases suspects
A source has said that an Iranian-linked motive was considered the most likely, although a Russia or an Islamist plot…
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Sushi wars roll into America as Japan’s top chains face off
About 45% of Americans say they like or love sushi, according to a recent National Seafood Association report.
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Takaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA
"Strengthening Japan's intelligence capabilities is an urgent priority," Takaichi said at the end of a closed-door…
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The Trump administration is making a mockery of protecting immigrants
DHS now says that a decision "will be made at the appropriate time," in effect suspending the immigrants and their…
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Takaichi’s reshuffle falls short of pledge on raising female representation
The prime minister pledged last year to create a "Cabinet and party leadership with as many women as in Northern…
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Europeans must choose between power and dependence
In today's world, ensuring citizens' control over their future requires the freedom to act together
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‘Kita no Kuni kara’ screenwriter So Kuramoto dies at 91
The Tokyo native moved in 1977 to Furano, Hokkaido, where "Kita no Kuni Kara" — which depicts a family living in…
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Cambodia to target scam ‘masterminds’ as critics question crackdown’s effectiveness
After COVID, Cambodia became a hub for scam centers where workers are trafficked, kept in grim conditions and forced to…
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Trump offered to sell arms to China’s Xi, U.S. ambassador says
The revelation will add to allied concerns as U.S. partners struggle for a firm grasp on the White House's policy…
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Sony to skip CES show after Honda EV venture dropped
The company's business has shifted increasingly toward games, music and film.
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Tokyo rebuts Russia’s U.N. speech accusing Japan of militarization
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's remarks were "factually incorrect."
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Powerful U.S. missile system to be stored at Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base
The Typhon midrange weapon that has been deployed in Japan for joint military exercises will be stored at the facility…
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Tibet’s advocates need to reach China’s majority
Growing Han Chinese awareness and activism poses the only pressure Beijing cannot ignore on Tibet.
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Bangkok gets a month of rain in weekend, disrupting city
The more than 12 inches of rain Thailand's capital received forced the government to close public offices and postpone…
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Strong typhoon moves near Okinawa before possibly hitting storm-weary Kanto
The typhoon could hit areas still recovering from last week's storm, which caused extensive damage and killed at least…
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NGO recruiting four-legged ‘specialist’ to help deal with bear incidents
It plans to import a Karelian bear dog — a Finnish breed historically used to hunt large wild animals — from the U.S.…
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Fukuoka aims to create workplaces where people with disabilities can thrive
Though more people with disabilities are finding jobs through Fukuoka Prefecture's Hello Work, many are also believed…
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U.K. probes terror plot after arrests near base used in U.S. strikes on Iran
Police were working to establish a motive for what they considered to be a serious attempted attack disrupted at a late…
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Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on WWII narrative
Taipei says the version of events Beijing is promoting is distorted, given that the Republic of China was the…
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‘Currently impossible’: North Korea defections in freefall
Experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un aims to preserve his family dynasty by sealing the country off, keeping…
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U.S. and China release product lists for $30 billion tariff deal
The expected tariff relief is one of the most tangible outcomes of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state visit to…
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Tokyo immigration bureau swamped ahead of residency fee hikes
Visa applicants faced waits of over seven hours at the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau, just days before permanent…
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Residents in Yatsushiro face well water issues following July earthquake
Yatsushiro's public water supply coverage rate is only 52.1%, leaving nearly half of local households reliant on well…
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Indian executives are gaining clout in U.S. corporate boardrooms
A record 16 Indian men joined S&P 500 boards this year, taking directorships at companies including Walmart, Southwest…
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China’s Yan one and done after golden Asian Games throw
Yan Ziyi broke the Games record with her sole attempt and it was enough to beat a field that included Japan's Olympic…
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30% of children in low-income families miss out on extracurriculars: survey
Among the low-income households that had reduced spending on extracurricular activities, 76.5% cited the rising prices…
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Ravens throw Cowboys for Loop in Brazil with walk-off field goal
Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired and Baltimore shocked Dallas 34-31.
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From geisha face paint to servers, Sakai Chemical emerges as AI linchpin
Production capacity is quickly filling up at the Osaka-based company, which provides raw materials for capacitors…
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Higher defense spending won’t unsettle markets, government adviser says
Japan is considering a new medium-term target to raise defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product over 10 years.
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Tough U.K. budget hangs over John Healey at Labour gathering
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's focus at the Labour Party's annual jamboree shows the importance and…
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Female sluggers are no longer in a league of their own
Young girls increasingly see baseball, rather than softball, as a sport they can pursue.
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Over 1,500 still in shelters two months after Kumamoto quake
A total of 182 emergency temporary housing units have been established in 10 complexes in Kumamoto Prefecture.
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