Trump-Zelenskyy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv
The widening rift has sparked concerns that Trump and Zelenskyy's tumultuous relationship could lead to even worse…
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Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by GOP allies
At least eight Republican senators and several House lawmakers have spoken out against Trump's diesel deal with Russia…
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France counts cost of violent protests as 1,800 arrested
Paris police said a "record" 855 people had been arrested and streets were littered with the burnt-out remains of…
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Now is the time for Japan’s most flavorful shiitake
The most popular mushroom in the country reaches peak flavor in two periods — one of which is happening right now.
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Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in the worlds of Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki invites visitors to consider what it means to live well at "Zen and…
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‘Ozu showed the way’: A documentarian looks for the man behind the legend
Though known for his documentaries about American filmmakers, Daniel Raim's project on Yasujiro Ozu was executed with…
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Japan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories
Such efforts will include attracting school trips to areas close to the islands and sharing relevant information on…
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IMF official welcomes Japan’s temporary tax cut plan
Rahul Anand, IMF assistant director and mission chief for Japan, said the approach was "a very welcome step."
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This Chinese export boom really has legs — and wings
International clients have quelled their doubts about the quality of Chinese chicken.
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Takaichi makes ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine
The prime minister is expected to skip a visit to the Shinto shrine during the three-day festival, which runs through…
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BOJ’s Ueda ‘can’t tolerate’ underlying inflation further over 2%
The BOJ governor was speaking two weeks ahead of the bank's next policy decision, with observers currently anticipating…
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SoftBank is said to weigh buying top U.S. security firm Allied
The potential transaction may give closely held Allied an equity value of as much as $18 billion.
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North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
The announcement came days after Pyongyang said it had test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine.
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Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
The move came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly…
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Russia is using an army of bots to push fake U.S. election videos
The disinformation aims to inflate view counts of fictitious posts about celebrities and Democratic candidates ahead of…
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Trump’s new press secretary out after less than a week
A series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss led to her dismissal.
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Cyberattacks continue to menace Japan as more firms disclose data breaches
More firms have disclosed details of data breaches that could affect millions of customers.
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Japan’s leader says she loses hours to makeup and chores. Opinions abound.
Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of…
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Russia may seek prisoner swap after detaining Japanese journalist
Some say the detention of the reporter is linked to the handover to Germany this month of a Russian hacker detained in…
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ADB chief warns of high inflation in Asia amid uncertainty
"The global economy is facing unprecedented uncertainty," said Masato Kanda, a former Japanese vice finance minister…
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Busan International Film Festival builds momentum as an ‘A-list’ festival
The Busan International Film Festival, long a showcase of Asian talent, completed its first run as an "A-list" festival.
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Toyota to debut its own version of Tesla EV-making tech in China
The Shanghai plant is under construction and due to start producing cars in 2027.
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Carney campaigns for Canadian unity before Alberta secession vote
Polling indicates less than a quarter of Alberta's roughly 5 million people want to break away from Canada.
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Modi’s predicament: Gen Z pours out on India’s streets as dissent surges
Despite tens of thousands of security personnel deployed, protesters scaled barricades, chanted anti-government slogans…
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Japan and India must prepare for the risks of China’s Medog dam
Infrastructure investment in the Himalayas must go hand in hand with regional water cooperation and disaster resilience.
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Rakuten sells record ¥400 billion of bonds on retail demand
The 5.5-year bonds carry a 4.37% coupon and were priced at a spread of 200 basis points over the benchmark 10-year…
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Yakuza member found not guilty in fatal shooting of Gyoza no Ohsho president
Yukio Tanaka was arrested in October 2022, nine years after Takayuki Ohigashi's killing.
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Power harassment and a possible casino weigh on Yokohama mayoral election
While Takeharu Yamanaka promised to change his behavior, he has also rekindled the question of, and his opposition to,…
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U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
It was their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their…
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Daniel Calvert, formerly of three-starred Sezanne, opens new restaurant
All eyes are on Daniel Calvert's latest venture after his stellar work at French restaurant Sezanne.
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Mie Prefecture enacts Japan’s first ordinance penalizing customer harassment
According to the prefectural government, it is the first ordinance in Japan to impose penalties for customer harassment.
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Shinkansen helps Kyushu economy with fast connections and local development
A major transportation bottleneck was eliminated more than a decade ago when the line was fully completed.
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Nagoya court dismisses lawsuit filed on paper under digital civil litigation rules
The lawsuit was thrown out by the Nagoya District Court under rules requiring legal representatives to submit civil…
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Cabinet approves bill to allow remote access to devices used by criminal groups
Authorities are seeking to counter encrypted messaging and prevent fraud, robbery and other offenses.
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Japanese authorities target websites selling phishing tools used to mastermind scams
Authorities have shut down a number of sites selling phishing tools that have been enabling criminals to create highly…
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