Japan’s September surge in student suicides: What are the key drivers?
The increase in the number of young people deciding to take their own lives is particularly alarming given how adult…
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands flee
The recent Houthi takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coast has heightened fears over global trade and shipping through the…
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Turkey’s environment minister lays out agenda for COP31 summit
Amid artificial intelligence and war concerns, the head of 2026's U.N. climate summit appealed to global business…
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Wife of U.S. seismologist held in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him
Chen, 54, is one of two Americans held by Beijing that the U.S. has designated as "wrongfully detained," making their…
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Trump’s grip on GOP slips as midterm election anxiety sets in
The U.S. leader, who has wielded an uncommonly strong hold over his party, has recently received a torrent of criticism…
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U.S. warns Australia’s social media algorithm reforms risk ‘facilitating censorship’
Under the proposal, platforms would be required to offer a default content feed, with the option to opt out and see…
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From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech’s next big bet
The same features that make AI-powered wearables useful risk becoming the barrier to their adoption.
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Trump plans two military bases in Greenland as deal signed
The deal is set to expand Washington's military role in Greenland, though it will leave the island under Danish…
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Trump pageantry for Xi will mask feud over U.S.-China AI race
The leaders' summit will cover thorny issues such as trade and Taiwan during the Chinese president's first visit to…
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South Korea’s Lee urges U.S. to ease North Korea sanctions, report says
President Lee Jae Myung also said that pursuing Pyongyang's denuclearization under the current circumstances meant that…
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Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says
Citing a Japanese official, the report said the two were among a 180-member delegation attending the Aichi-Nagoya Asian…
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At least six dead and six missing in Kanto in wake of Typhoon Dujuan
The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to eastern Japan, triggering landslides, flooding and widespread disruption…
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Fake and divisive ads proliferate in Israel’s first AI election
Israel's elections will be the country's first since the deadly Hamas attacks on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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As Trump and Xi meet, investors play both sides of AI divide
The financial connections, shown in public disclosures, enmesh the competitors in a rivalry analysts say is akin to the…
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Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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National security and the stakes of ‘technology sovereignty’
Investment in dual-use technologies is increasingly seen as an efficient way for states to acquire critical…
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Vietnam’s President To Lam says Hanoi ‘very close’ to inking U.S. trade deal
U.S. trade officials have pressed Vietnam to strengthen rules of origin, customs enforcement and controls on Chinese…
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Seoul’s green space is a battleground for its mayor and South Korea’s president
The clash reflects a global urban-policy conundrum: how cities can manage housing shortages without destroying…
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Mitsui Fudosan holds groundbreaking ceremony for British Library redevelopment
The total cost of the project will reach about ¥231 billion, making the investment the largest in Europe for the major…
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Nissan to launch hybrid version of Rogue SUV in U.S.
The release will mark the first time the Yokohama-based automaker has sold a model with the e-Power hybrid system in…
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Alibaba deepens AI push with new chip and bigger model
Shares in the Chinese technology giant jumped 5% in response.
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Cambodia showcases scam crackdown with conference amid growing pressure
Southeast Asia has emerged as a hub for crime syndicates running centers filled with scammers — some willing, some…
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Small frame, big stakes: 11-year-old Puyo Puyo prodigy takes on Asia
Puyo Puyo joins the Asian Games' esports lineup as one of 13 titles contested across 11 medal events.
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South Korea confirms first project under $350 billion U.S. investment pact despite viability concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump had voiced criticism over the project's pace of implementation.
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China’s Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement
In return, Beijing is offering help to put pressure on Iran as the U.S.-led war in the Middle East drags on.
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U.K. to give Saudi Arabia defensive refueling support to counter Houthis
The decision to support the Saudi campaign represents one of Burnham's first significant military decisions since…
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North Korea’s Kim hails ‘new’ weapon thought to be hypersonic missile
Kim Jong Un said the successful test involving an apparent hypersonic glide vehicle "would give the enemy an incurable…
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Takaichi arrives in New York to attend U.N. General Assembly
The prime minister is also set to hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, hoping to align their views on China…
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Lithuania plans hardened energy substation as grids increasingly targeted
Plans include fencing strong enough to resist an explosives-laden truck, sensors searching for tunnels, and concrete…
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Lavish runway shows target wealthiest shoppers as others spend less on luxury
Investors are concerned about brands' growth as sector recovery remains elusive, with inflation due to the Middle East…
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Japan, U.S. and South Korea back Taiwan at trilateral meeting
The top diplomats of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. expressed support for the democratic island, days before a…
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Takaichi’s pick for parliament chief prompts concern over power shift
Selection of a lawmaker without Cabinet experience seen as strengthening the influence of the Prime Minister's Office…
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Formula One commission agrees to shorter races from 2027
The reduced distance will cut races by two or three laps.
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Matthew Stafford fires four touchdown passes as Rams cruise past Giants
On a night when the Giants lost quarterback Jaxson Dart to a left knee injury, Stafford completed 22 of 31 passes for…
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Japan takes Asian Games gold in swimming and karate
In the men's individual all-around gymnastics, Shinnosuke Oka took silver and Daiki Hashimoto won bronze behind China's…
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China’s 13-year-old Yu smashes Asian record for stunning 200m medley gold
Already Asia's fastest in the women's medley at 13, Yu's stunning trajectory raises questions of how much stronger she…
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