Timelesz member Shuto Inomata arrested in Tokyo for alleged assault
The boy band member is suspected of punching a woman in her 20s in the face at a parking lot on Friday evening.
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Koizumi and U.S. defense chief Hegseth agree to boost security cooperation
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have held eight rounds of talks since taking…
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Seoul affirms U.S. investment pledges and intent to help with Strait of Hormuz
Talks between the allies' top diplomats came a day after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ruled out sending troops…
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North Korean hackers behind crypto thefts across 100 countries, including Japan
The North Korean group, called WaterPlum, infected more than 30,000 devices with malware between December last year and…
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U.S. warns allies of missile delivery delays due to shortage
Multiple European nations are expecting deliveries of key missile and air defense capabilities to be pushed back as a…
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Flawed AI-linked intel almost led U.S. to board China ship, report says
The operation was called off after officials determined that an AI chatbot used by an analyst had misidentified the…
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Russians fear Putin will send them to war once election is over
Three days of voting began Friday in Russia's first parliamentary elections since the start of the 2022 full-scale…
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How Austria can loosen China’s grip over a key critical mineral
Plansee Group is building one of the West's most formidable critical minerals operations outside China.
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Iran war drives bigger diesel supply loss despite Trump’s claims
The global energy market was thrown into disarray this year, with a widely expected oil glut erased by the Iran…
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Trump’s beef policies irk Texas ranchers, testing their loyalty
The U.S. president's move to allow additional imports of ground beef could cost him the support of cattle ranchers.
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Philippines says Chinese ship ‘rammed’ government vessel in South China Sea
China's coast guard subsequently blamed the actions of the Philippine vessel, which it said "bears full responsibility…
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Trump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another year
Trump, who has pursued an aggressive immigration crackdown, has criticized the program and wants to permanently raise…
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Trump claims ‘infinite’ Greenland security deal with Denmark
The move aims to bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory — a prospect the U.S. president has…
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Trump says CNN, Politico and MS NOW banned from White House
The 80-year-old Republican warned that other outlets could face a similar fate but did not say which ones.
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Yen pares BOJ-fueled declines amid report of a rate check
The Bank of Japan reportedly inquired with market participants about exchange-rate levels, a step often seen as a…
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Japan considers raising nursing care premiums for high-income elderly
The review comes as higher public pension payments burden low-income earners with higher nursing care insurance…
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BOJ’s balancing act with U.S. Treasury chief Bessent is only going to get harder
Nobody likes a back-seat driver. Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda now has two — and they want to move at different speeds.
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Takaichi to meet Trump on U.N. sidelines ahead of U.S.-China summit
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be aiming to convey Tokyo's views on Beijing while highlighting the strength of the…
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What ADHD looks like when it gets ahold of a microphone
Instead of scripting jokes, Mike Paxman and Alex T Thomas, two comedians with ADHD, decided to lean into the way their…
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Japan’s busiest rail station tests robot bins
Shinjuku Station is a sprawling transport complex with multiple rail firms that serve more than 2.7 million passengers…
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Rice prices fall below ¥3,000 for first time in two years
The decline marked the fifth straight week that rice prices have dropped.
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Bid to widen use of spent nuclear fuel facility in Aomori hits resistance
After storage the fuel should be moved to the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant for processing, but completion of the…
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Tropical Storm Dujuan to approach Tokyo over Silver Week
The storm is forecast to approach eastern Japan over the holiday period, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and high…
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Tokyo offers the world’s cheapest Tesla Model Y at less than $23,000
Tesla has been highlighting the subsidies in its ads in Japan, targeting customers in the market dominated by domestic…
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Japan targets medal haul at home Asian Games
Several Japanese athletes are seeking to build on their performances at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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All sections of Kyushu Shinkansen reopened after July quake
All sections on the high-speed line linking Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kagoshima-Chuo Station in…
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Najib wins house arrest in Malaysia’s 1MDB corruption case
The pardon, however, is conditional upon former Prime Minister Najib Razak paying a 50 million ringgit ($12.3 million)…
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Kim’s sister says U.S. drills push North Korea nuclear arms growth
Kim Yo Jong has accused the U.S. of driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula through a series of multinational…
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Allen lights up Bills’ new stadium with 41-31 win over Lions
In the first regular-season game at the $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium, Josh Allen passed for 248 yards and three…
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Friends and rights groups worry for Chinese #MeToo activist’s life after jail
Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin, who has been behind bars since 2021, is due to be released on Friday.
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Japan’s rice balls are invading the U.K.
U.K. versions of onigiri have shortcomings, including rice that is too vinegary and closely packed, becoming starchy…
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Japan rescued North Korean sailors at sea. How will Tokyo return them?
Thursday's rescue marks a rare circumstance in which North Korean authorities requested international assistance…
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Champion oarsman says Brisbane 2032 rowing risks becoming country regatta
Experienced coaches and former elite rowers remain unconvinced that a venue some 600 kilometers north of the host city…
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Rams anxious for another gameday with ‘confident’ Giants on deck
The Rams are trying to turn the page after a rough opener in Australia.
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2025 Tokyo Deaflympics helped raise awareness, but challenges remain, survey finds
While the event was significant for working toward an inclusive society, the survey also highlighted issues remaining…
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Trump’s pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe’s defenses. Will it break the alliance?
At least eight member countries are beginning to diversify away from their reliance on U.S. weapons, technology and…
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