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Japan’s consumer agency certifies food banks for first time
“We will continue appropriately managing food items and delivering them (to people in need),” he added.An official of…
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Kyoto high school searched over fatal boat accident in Okinawa
A fatal boat accident involving a student from a Kyoto high school occurred in Okinawa. Police have searched the school for evidence related to the incident. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to…
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Japan’s government decides to honor speedskating star Miho Takagi
Japan's government announced it will honor speedskating star Miho Takagi for her recent achievements. The decision…
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Market to look out for hints of next rate hike from BOJ
A Bloomberg survey of 52 economists conducted between July 16 and 22 found that all of them expect the BOJ to hold…
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Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for penning intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
Higashino, a prolific writer lauded for his creativity, died of cancer, his official X account said.
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Japan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
The man took his own life immediately after fatally stabbing her in the store.“It was an extremely tragic incident,”…
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How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India
Cricket offers the International Olympic Committee something no recent addition has: direct access to a fan base of…
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Tokyo to boost financial support for overseas oil pipeline investments
The Japanese government announced plans to increase financial support for overseas oil pipeline projects. The…
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ICC president seeks Japan’s aid to counter Trump push for Asian members’ exit
“We are making maximum efforts to help people subject to the sanctions avoid inconvenience.”The Trump administration…
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Kumamoto ordered to pay damages over wrongful conviction in 1985 murder case
The Kumamoto Prefectural Police investigation of the case was ruled unlawful as it was conducted with the aim of…
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China accuses U.S. of ‘AI hegemonism,’ threatens countermeasures over potential probes
U.S. officials recently said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the…
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Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
Burundi and the Philippines have already withdrawn. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality…
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Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
The conflict monitor said the onslaught was a result of tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military chief who took…
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BYD takes on rivals in Japan with its own electric mini car
Most commonly offered as micro vans or trucks, they offer an affordability and versatility that’s tailored to the…
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China’s beauty industry gets AI makeover to close innovation gap
Local companies are using it to sift through millions of social media posts for emerging trends, discover new cosmetic…
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Takaichi’s long-term vision may fail to dispel inflation angst
The one issue on which voters sought quick and clear action — a reduction of the sales tax on food — has made slow…
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Did they or didn’t they? China and Japan at odds over diplomats’ ‘talks’
More than eight months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan…
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’Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024…
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Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
The refugees said they were driven out of their homes by local residents in the northern state of Penang and had…
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AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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New Tepco chairman pledges firm’s ongoing support for Fukushima after meltdowns
Tepco Chairperson Keisuke Yokoo met with Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori for the first time since taking office at the…
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U.K.-Japan ties set to strengthen under new British leadership, ambassador says
Burnham took office on July 20.Regarding Britain-Japan cooperation, Longbottom said it is clear that energy supplies…
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Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages
They identified a period spanning the first millennium B.C. and first millennium A.D. when humankind may have spoken…
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Tokyo firm evokes economic miracle machismo to tap Gen-Z workforce vigor
Business development firm Global Partners has become an internet sensation for rejecting “soft” modern workplace…
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Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defense system by mid-2027, official says
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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Panel backs civil liability for unauthorized AI use of public figures’ voices
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Trump administration’s proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback
Opponents argue that sports wagering on prediction markets amounts to illegal gambling that should be under the…
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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
The Pentagon indicated that it does not expect to fully expend the U.S. aid allocated for Ukraine until the year…
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HIV progress in ‘real danger’ as global funding plummets
Many low-income countries in Africa are dependent on overseas development assistance for 90% of their HIV response.
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Iran-Oman talks focused on restarting Hormuz shipping traffic
A successful deal would then enable the Islamic Republic and the U.S. to resume talks over ending their war, they…
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Modi faces challenge from activists over AI surveillance at India youth protest
At least week’s protest over exam paper leaks, police used a surveillance van equipped with cameras on a telescopic…
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China makes new U.S. warship target for missile tests
Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert in far-western Xinjiang since at least…
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Why Iran’s hardline regime won’t change
Iran’s founding doctrine of uncompromising clerical rule and system‑preserving repression ensures the regime survives,…
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After a legislative sweep, Takaichi faces public confidence test
But the bigger test now for her is whether she can turn political stability into results voters can feel. In a time of…
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Nicaragua’s dictatorship should be Marco Rubio’s next problem
A country whose rulers openly reject elections has no place in this neighborhood.
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Portable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
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Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for penning intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
He was 68.Higashino died from colorectal cancer early Thursday, the account said.googletag.cmd.push(function() {…
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Concerns increasing over radio for abductees in North Korea
Messages for abductees are typically broadcast every night, but aging equipment, a dwindling need for the…
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hails addition of Morgan Rogers as ‘great signing’
The versatile Rogers was signed from Aston Villa last week for £117 million ($157 million), a record for a British…
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More foreign nationals joining fire brigades in Japan, but barriers remain
The number of foreign nationals enrolling in Japanese fire brigades has risen in recent years as municipalities seek…
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Instagram, Facebook ran AI ‘nudify’ ads from China, report says
Meta’s rules prohibit sexually suggestive ads or those for apps that purport to strip the persons depicted.
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Tough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan
The draft guidelines would introduce clearer income, pension, language and integration requirements, as the government…
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Online education CEO bets on Fukuoka for regional growth
The goal is to build a model in the city that combines the strengths of Tokyo’s competitive environment with the…
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Ebola outbreak in Congo set to become second-largest on record after confirmed cases reach 3,200
The latest figures highlight the scale of the epidemic, though expanded surveillance and retrospective case finding…
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Malaysia steps in to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix
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Malaysia’s resource anxiety tests Asia’s fastest data center build-out
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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Gaza teen triumphs in school despite war, loss and displacement
Saba Rabah, 18, emerged as the top-ranked student in the science stream of the Palestinian national high school exams.
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Anthony Joshua’s close call does not dampen appetite for showdown with Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua survived a close call in his recent bout, but the experience has not reduced his interest in a…
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Games that allow athletes to use drugs that boost performance
One justification for the Enhanced Games was that we would learn how to surpass the biological limits of human…
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Germany’s sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
That figure, from the association of company health insurers BKK, jumped sharply in 2022 after the introduction of…
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