More foreign nationals joining fire brigades in Japan, but barriers remain
Volunteer fire brigade members of foreign nationality can only engage in activities within the scope of acts that do…
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Instagram and Facebook ran AI ‘nudify’ ads from China, report says
Meta's rules prohibit sexually suggestive ads or those for apps that purport to strip the persons depicted.
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Tough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan
The draft guidelines would introduce clearer income, pension, language and integration requirements, as the government…
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hails addition of Morgan Rogers as ‘great signing’
The versatile Rogers was signed from Aston Villa last week for £117 million ($157 million), a record for a British…
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Online education CEO bets on Fukuoka for regional growth
The goal is to build a model in the city that combines the strengths of Tokyo's competitive environment with the…
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Ebola outbreak in Congo set to become second-largest on record after confirmed cases reach 3,200
The latest figures highlight the scale of the epidemic, though expanded surveillance and retrospective case finding…
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Malaysia steps in to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix
The cancellations of April's race at Sakhir, and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, were due to the Iran war and…
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Malaysia’s resource anxiety tests Asia’s fastest data center build-out
Protests over a data center complex in Johor state's southern tip — the epicenter of the boom — were the first of their…
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Gaza teen triumphs in school despite war, loss and displacement
Saba Rabah, 18, emerged as the top-ranked student in the science stream of the Palestinian national high school exams.
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Anthony Joshua’s close call does not dampen appetite for showdown with Tyson Fury
Expected to win with relative ease, Joshua survived two shocking first-round knockdowns before slamming a series of…
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Games that allow athletes to use drugs that boost performance
One justification for the Enhanced Games was that we would learn how to surpass the biological limits of human…
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Sanae Takaichi: The prime minister nobody defended
Anthony Albanese's melon joke revealed which women leaders the world feels safe mocking.
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Germany’s sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
Workers in Germany took an average of about 22 days of sick leave in 2024, among the highest levels internationally.
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U.S. and Iran extend pause in strikes as Oman holds Hormuz talks
After 13 straight nights of strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping, the U.S. has held…
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SoftBank’s $40 billion loan for OpenAI stake gets 21 new lenders
The 12-month loan, signed in March, is one of the largest-ever bridge financings in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Munetaka Murakami homers twice to help power White Sox to win over Astros
The outburst stopped a 14-game streak without a home run for Murakami, who continues to make progress after missing 35…
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U.S. Forces Japan boosts personnel as transformation takes shape, commander says
Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost said that some 215 personnel had been added to the headquarters since last year, as a shift to…
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Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech
Malaysia does not officially recognize the Rohingya as refugees, branding them migrants who have entered the country…
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Labor-management gap remains wide at Japan’s minimum wage panel
Labor representatives are seeking a record ¥75 increase, but management representatives say smaller companies may not…
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This Shiba is a great dog for the right person
Mushroom is a classic Shiba. He's affectionate on his own terms, and expects people to respond on his terms too.
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China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
Memory chips were once a low-margin business, but the global buildout of AI data centers has transformed them into one…
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The tiny Okayama village providing Japan with a blueprint for forest management
Nishiawakura is prioritizing long-term forest health and biodiversity, while also strengthening the local economy.
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Cyberattacks becoming faster with AI, security firm president says
Cyberattacks are becoming faster and more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, Nobuo Miwa, president…
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DeepSeek said to have told backers of funding pause after viral posts
The suspension stemmed in part from its founder's frustration over online reports about his comments on U.S.-Chinese AI…
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Honda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system
Functionality such as autonomous driving an be added or improved in software-defined vehicles through software updates,…
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Single-premium whole life insurance rising in popularity in Japan
Four major Japanese life insurers, including Nippon Life Insurance, reported higher revenues in fiscal 2025, driven…
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Seven & i Shares drop after ending deal talks with Poland’s Zabka
Europe is still seen as an attractive growth opportunity for the 7-Eleven owner, which will keep evaluating options in…
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Memorial at sea starts for late residents of Russia-held isles
A Japan-Russia exchange program related to the islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories, has been suspended…
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Kioxia faces more volatility as leveraged ETFs hit Japan stocks
The Japanese memory chipmaker is in the crosshairs of a rush by investors to ramp up bets on the AI boom that has…
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Lando Norris picks up first win of season at Hungarian Grand Prix
In the constructors' standings, Mercedes' lead over Ferrari was trimmed to 72 points from 73 after 11 of a potential 23…
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Tadej Pogacar matches record with fifth Tour de France crown
Belgium's Remco Evenepoel finished second overall, while Mexico's Isaac del Toro rounded out the overall podium in…
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Fed faces growing pressure to hike rates as price risks rebound
Renewed tensions in the Middle East have sent oil prices soaring again, overshadowing a tamer-than-expected reading on…
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Marcos fights to revive economy and presidency after graft debacle
The public's trust in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is at a record low despite efforts to cushion consumers…
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Syrian president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel
A deal could pave the way for comprehensive peace between both countries without compromising Syria's right to the…
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Missile strikes kill civilians in Kyiv and other cities, with Russian-held areas hit
Russia said areas of Ukraine under Moscow's control had also come under attack, with four killed in a Ukrainian drone…
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Prayers offered for victims of Sagamihara care home attack
"The deep sorrow remains even after 10 long years," said the head of the Tsukui Yamayuri-en residential facility for…
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