Kumamoto ordered to pay damages over wrongful conviction in 1985 murder case
The Kumamoto Prefectural Police investigation of the case was ruled unlawful as it was conducted with the aim of…
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China accuses U.S. of ‘AI hegemonism,’ threatens countermeasures over potential probes
U.S. officials recently said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the…
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Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
It accused the ICC of concentrating on African countries.
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Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
The conflict monitor said the onslaught was a result of tactics deployed by Myanmar's new military chief who took over…
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BYD takes on rivals in Japan with its own electric minicar
Debuting a "kei car" puts BYD up against the country's biggest automakers in their home market, which few foreign…
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China’s beauty industry gets AI makeover to close innovation gap
AI is rapidly reshaping the country's beauty industry by shrinking every stage of product development.
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Takaichi’s long-term vision may fail to dispel inflation angst
The one issue on which voters sought quick and clear action — a reduction of the sales tax on food — has made slow…
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Did they or didn’t they? China and Japan at odds over diplomats’ ‘talks’
More than eight months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan…
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’Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024…
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Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
The refugees said they were driven out of their homes by local residents in the northern state of Penang and had…
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AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital
The surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deemed unsafe…
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New Tepco chairman pledges firm’s ongoing support for Fukushima after meltdowns
Tepco Chairperson Keisuke Yokoo met with Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori for the first time since taking office at the…
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U.K.-Japan ties set to strengthen under new British leadership, ambassador says
New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Japan twice as mayor of Greater Manchester and created a sister city…
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Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages
During a period spanning the first millennium B.C. and first millennium A.D., humankind may have spoken tens of…
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Tokyo firm evokes economic miracle machismo to tap Gen-Z workforce vigor
Business development firm Global Partners has become an internet sensation for rejecting "soft" modern workplace…
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Government to certify rural businesses that promote child care support
The new system will recognize efforts to develop products for raising children, establish nursing rooms and support…
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Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defense system by mid-2027, official says
Ten European leaders and a dozen defense manufacturers gathered at a summit in Paris two weeks ago to officially…
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Panel backs civil liability for unauthorized AI use of public figures’ voices
Draft report says voices would be protected under the right of publicity, which allows celebrities to control the…
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Trump administration’s proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback
Opponents argue that sports wagering on prediction markets amounts to illegal gambling that should be under the control…
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Marcos vows progress on graft and tax relief to win back confidence
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s popularity has slumped amid a feud with Philippine Vice President Sara…
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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
Democrats and some of Trump's fellow Republicans had criticized the Pentagon for sitting on aid for Kyiv, which…
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HIV progress in ‘real danger’ as global funding plummets
Many low-income countries in Africa are dependent on overseas development assistance for 90% of their HIV response.
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Iran-Oman talks focused on restarting Hormuz shipping traffic
A successful deal would then enable the Islamic Republic and the U.S. to resume talks over ending their war, sources…
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Modi faces challenge from activists over AI surveillance at India youth protest
At least week's protest over exam paper leaks, police used a surveillance van equipped with cameras on a telescopic…
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Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as U.S. industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
Partnerships with South Korea and Japan may offer a bridge for manufacturers until U.S. suppliers can ramp up…
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Houthis pushing to model Iran’s Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says
The Red Sea has become a new front in the Iran war, with the Houthis firing missiles and drones Saudi Arabia and…
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France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heat wave arrives
Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people in France, while in Spain around 100,000 have been told to seek…
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PM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties and notes public concern over foreign influx
Despite growing speculation that Takaichi is planning to reshuffle her Cabinet before the fall Diet session, she said…
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South Korea’s ex-president found guilty of election disinformation
The Seoul Central District Court ruling could see Yoon's 2022 electoral win nullified, a symbolic blow for the…
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China makes new U.S. warship target for missile tests
Satellite images show a structure resembling a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan…
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Why Iran’s hardline regime won’t change
Iran's founding doctrine of uncompromising clerical rule and system‑preserving repression ensures the regime survives,…
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After a legislative sweep, Takaichi faces public confidence test
A recent poll shows 71% of respondents disapproved of the government's response to rising living costs as talks remain…
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Nicaragua’s dictatorship should be Marco Rubio’s next problem
A country whose rulers openly reject elections has no place in this neighborhood.
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Portable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
Relatively low prices and the fact that such portable units do not require installation work make them popular.
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Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for penning intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
Higashino, a prolific writer lauded for his creativity, died of cancer, his official X account said.
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Concerns increasing over radio for abductees in North Korea
Messages for abductees are typically broadcast every night, but aging equipment, a dwindling need for the transmitters,…
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