Cambodia ‘playing the victim,’ Thailand tells global mediators
Both countries are involved in a United Nations-backed conciliation process to resolve a maritime dispute between them.
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Cabinet approves outline of two-year consumption tax reduction for food products
The plan will form the basis of related bills set to be submitted to the autumn session of parliament to reduce the…
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Ousted Stars and Stripes publisher warns of rising attacks on press freedoms
Max Lederer, the ousted publisher of the U.S. military newspaper, says the paper's clashes with the Pentagon are…
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U.S. backs new Pacific cable as China rivalry reshapes networks
The U.S. has been working to expand its role in building subsea cables, which carry nearly all international internet…
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Lawmakers urge Takaichi to support ICC in her U.N. address
The lawmakers also asked the government to directly request to Washington that it withdraw sanctions on ICC President…
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Kenneth Walker III delivers masterpiece as Chiefs blast Broncos
Signed as a free agent after winning Super Bowl MVP with the Seahawks, Walker wowed with a career-high 173 rushing…
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Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth
Skubal allowed three hits — all singles — while striking out nine and walking one for Los Angeles.
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SoftBank-backed SB Energy aims to raise $500 million from Japan for U.S. IPO
Proceeds will be used to develop and build infrastructure including data centers and power plants.
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Number of centenarians in Japan top 100,000 for first time
The number of centenarians in Japan reached 107,677 this year, up 7,914 from last year. Nearly all of them — 94,298 —…
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Kioxia said to consider raising $10 billion in U.S. listing
Kioxia is planning the share sale at a time when concerns about the pace of artificial intelligence development are…
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Teqball arrives at Asian Games with Olympic ambitions
The fast-growing soccer and ping-pong hybrid will make its Asian Games debut as its founders continue to pursue an even…
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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ claim top honors at Emmy Awards
Noah Wyle's medical drama and a new Apple TV horror comedy received major awards alongside actors Jean Smart and…
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Waymo to start Tokyo robotaxi service next year in Asia push
Autonomous driving was long seen as a pipe dream in Japan, where the streets are narrow and crowded, and regulation is…
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Sleep like a Pokemon (for free) at Hokkaido’s Poke Ball-themed hotel
Entries for free stays run through Sept. 30, and selected guests will visit the 3-meter-diameter Poke Ball in October.
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Artificial intelligence makes inroads into weather forecasting
Some AI models have proved more accurate than conventional numerical weather prediction systems in capturing…
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As Russia again draws near, a front-line city fears obliteration this time
After a five-month occupation in 2022, Russian troops left behind a mass grave and ruined buildings in the eastern…
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Trump’s AI defense defies voter unease heading into midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump increasingly stands alone with his rejection of tighter artificial intelligence oversight.
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Japan’s economic comeback faces hardest BOJ test in a generation
Amid pressure from the U.S., chronic yen weakness and inflation, the Bank of Japan looks set to raise rates for the…
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Norris says Madring and F1’s virtual safety car rule both need to change
The first F1 race at Madrid's Madring circuit turned into a procession that even some drivers said had risked sending…
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Clippers-Raptors trade complete after Kawhi Leonard investigation delay
The trade, initially agreed to on June 30, sees Leonard return to Toronto, where he led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA…
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Leeds thrashes Newcastle to go third in Premier League
A Lewis Miley own goal opened the floodgates before Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor completed the…
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The Japan Times joins the Esports Research Network Conference 2026 (ERNC 2026) as official media partner
The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson and President: Minako Suematsu) announces its participation as…
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ジャパンタイムズ、Esports Research Network Conference 2026（ERNC 2026）のオフィシャルメディアパートナーとして参加
東京 — 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ（本社：東京都千代田区、代表取締役会長兼社長：末松弥奈子）は、2026年9月15日から17日に筑波大学にて開催される「eスポーツ研究ネットワークカンファレンス2026（ERNC…
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India wants to buy fewer Chinese imports, but keeps needing more
India has spent years trying to become less dependent on China, but it has been buying more, instead, with trade…
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Japanese feminist theater troupe fights misogyny in ‘cute’ Gothic Lolita fashion
With Gothic Lolita dresses and confrontational performances, TremendousCircus gives survivors a stage to reclaim their…
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Minebea Mitsumi pauses acquisitions to chase AI returns
The key supplier to Nintendo is eyeing climbing market forecasts for data centers and humanoid robots, and sees…
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Japan must choose between cheap money and a livable yen
The BOJ must decide whether to counter inflation through higher rates or preserve ultralow borrowing costs despite the…
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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Postal Service restriction on mail ballots
Restricting mail-in ballots would stand to benefit Republicans given that Democratic voters disproportionately use…
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Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week
Ukrainian Railways CEO Oleksandr Pertsovsky said Russia has started hitting parts of the network in the west — far from…
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Trump EPA ends climate regulations for power plants
The decision will effectively end the federal effort to regulate the largest industrial sources of greenhouse gases in…
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Carney, locked in U.S. trade war, pitches Canada to global investment titans
Attracting investment is crucial for Canada's economy to weather mounting tariffs imposed by the United States.
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How fighting fires became an all-of-Europe project
Both national governments and the European Union are trying to rapidly increase their capacity to respond to wildfires.
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How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control
Regulations and public statements from Beijing underscore how Chinese authorities regard the possibility of AI escaping…
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As Japan’s cities get denser, could greener rooftops replace lost gardens?
At a recent symposium, architects explored why Japan's rooftops remain underused — and what could happen if that…
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Leaders urge EU to boost Arctic role to tackle Russia ‘threat’
As sea ice melts, Russia, China and the U.S. have ramped up activity in the region, racing to claim natural resources…
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Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as Gulf-Iran talks are postponed
Recent events raise concerns that the Middle East conflict could spread further and threaten global oil supplies.
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