Climate, seismic factors primed ‘unprecedented’ Nepal disaster
The catastrophic mountain flooding in Nepal that killed more than 1,300 was nearly impossible to predict, an…
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Japan moves up in global gender gap report, but still worst among G7
The country ranked 117th out of 145 countries, improving by one spot from last year.
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EU chief wants Canada to become an ‘associate member.’ What does that mean?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU but not membership.
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Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed and Iran emboldened
A Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast and the capture of islands near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has left Saudi Arabia…
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Fed raises rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead
The rate increase was the first such move in three years and the first policy shift under the new Fed chief.
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City pop wasn’t really a genre. Until it was.
The internet's city pop revival transformed a once-nebulous label into a global sound.
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English village votes to ‘secede’ from U.K. over asylum center plan
The symbolic vote, which has no recognized legal basis, followed plans to house asylum seekers in a nearby disused…
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Former Philippine leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time
Rodrigo Duterte, 81, served as president from 2016 to 2022, before being charged with crimes against humanity.
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Two firms show interest in spent nuclear fuel facility
The facility currently accepts spent nuclear fuel only from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings and Japan Atomic…
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LNG market faces extended Hormuz outage, Japanese shipper says
The disruption has pushed Asian spot LNG prices to their highest level since 2022, with the potential for further gains…
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False Tamaki info reposted mostly by X users outside Okinawa
During the election campaign period between Aug. 27 and Sunday, about 1.67 million posts on X contained the words…
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AI can supercharge Putin’s goals, not his great-power ambitions
For now, though, Russia's AI capabilities are likely sufficient for the state's needs.
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Drop in Chinese visitors drives decline in Japan’s inbound tourism in August
Japan received 3.1 million foreign visitors in August, down 9.6% from last year, according to estimates from the Japan…
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Over 60% of Japanese firms with foreign workers would struggle without overseas hiring: survey
In nursing and healthcare, 93.8% of employers said not hiring more foreign workers would cause problems.
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Trump has few good options to slow China’s rise as AI superpower
The main challenge for the U.S. is keeping China at bay without prompting Beijing to further restrict rare earths.
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Pickle-flavored tart? AI inspires Japan’s convenience stores
For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, major chains are turning to AI to develop products,…
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Former CDP members of Centrist Reform Alliance finalize plans to form new party
The CRA's 28 Komeito-affiliated Lower House lawmakers will likely return to Komeito before the next parliamentary…
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South Korea’s top diplomat to meet Rubio amid U.S. investment discussions
The pair plan to hold consultations on a wide range of topics, including the South Korean-U.S. relationship and Korean…
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Ex-event firm chief guilty over Tokyo Games bid-rigging
All six companies charged over Tokyo Games bid-rigging were found guilty at the Tokyo District Court.
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Takaichi retains familiar faces in LDP leadership reshuffle
The move comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the LDP look to keep the party in the hands of veterans ahead of…
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Autumn Basho has all the ingredients of a classic
Injury concerns threatened to overshadow the autumn tournament, but Onosato and Aonishiki have quickly put those fears…
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Six months after fatal boat accident in Okinawa, student’s parents want answers
Tomoka Takeishi, 17, died during a school trip that used boats operated by a group that opposes a U.S. military base's…
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Trump’s North Korea outreach is about U.S. politics
Pyongyang's shifting priorities leave Washington with little leverage.
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Ambitious India out to match Hangzhou benchmark in Nagoya
The 107 medals India won in Hangzhou three years ago were a big jump from 70 in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018
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Chinese defense chief warns against militarism and revisionism in veiled jab at Japan
Defense Minister Dong Jun's remarks at the Xiangshan Forum came days after a rare visit to Beijing by a delegation of…
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Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that…
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Don’t hold your breath for AI agreements or arms control
There have been incidents in which AI has gone rogue, cajoling, flattering or even blackmailing human operators to…
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Japan’s pork and egg prices surge as inflation continues to bite
The average retail price of pork loin this month came to ¥293 per 100 grams, hitting the highest level since the survey…
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X Games League to hold first winter draft, with Eileen Gu expected to be top pick
Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history with three golds and three silvers.
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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani back before end of regular season
Manager Dave Roberts said he expected Ohtani to return and play in some regular-season games before shifting to the…
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Price growth slows for residential and commercial land near chip plants
Factors apparently behind the slower growth include soaring construction costs and an oversupply of housing.
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Japan’s Jera looks to pivot LNG buying muscle into global sales
The country's largest power producer imports liquefied natural gas primarily for domestic consumption.
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America’s Iran war forgot about nukes
When the war was launched, a resolution of the nuclear dispute was prominent among the dizzying array of U.S. and…
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U.S. military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
Plans to rebuild the main port in the pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and…
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U.S. Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry
Four Republican senators joined Democrats in voting against the legislation, which was backed by President Donald Trump.
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U.S. and China discuss cutting some tariffs as leaders prepare to meet
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Sept. 24.
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