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▪ Carney says Canada can’t get China tariffs lifted right away
▪ Japan-supported Grand Egyptian Museum fully opens
▪ SDF to provide logistical aid for bear capture efforts
▪ I can t eat : Millions risk losing food aid during U.S. shutdown
▪ Starmer’s digital ID plan tests his powers of persuasion
▪ Screenwriter Kudo, others to receive Japan s medals of honor
▪ India’s Kabul return may recast global Taliban policy
▪ How airlines are refining their in-flight food in Japan s tourism boom
▪ Koizumi builds ties with partners, voices concerns with China defense chief
▪ Unheard of : Dodgers in awe of iron man Yoshinobu Yamamoto
▪ A Sichuan-inspired classic gets an umami boost
▪ China hits out at Takaichi for meeting Taiwan’s presidential adviser
▪ Throwing prowess makes the difference as Sanfrecce Hiroshima wins Levain Cup final
▪ Dodgers beat Blue Jays to repeat as World Series champions
▪ Trump would make U.S. Supreme Court history by attending tariffs case
▪ Kihara vows bold revision of security documents
▪ Pugwash Conference opens in Hiroshima
▪ Japan sees no stable funding for costly policy plans
▪ Trump threatens U.S. military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
▪ The unstoppable rise of konbini tourism
▪ Takaichi rules out dissolving Lower House for snap election
▪ New generations of designers carry Issey Miyake s legacy
▪ Japan Times 1950: Negotiations under way to bring TV to Japan
▪ Egypt officially opens grand museum near pyramids
▪ Trump’s move on Venezuela splinters region over possible strike
▪ Obama calls Mamdani, praises campaign ahead of New York mayoral election
▪ Forever Young gives Japan first Breeders Cup Classic triumph
▪ Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats
▪ A narrow Pacific waterway at heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy
▪ Police arrest two suspects after U.K. train stabbings injure nine
▪ South Korea hosts Xi as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties
▪ Springboks plunder nine tries in 61-7 rout of Japan
▪ Asia-Pacific leaders call for shared trade benefits as APEC summit wraps up
▪ Taiwan s new opposition leader takes over, warning against risk of China war
▪ South Korea s Lee says worries vanished after meeting Takaichi
▪ U.S. tariffs on heavy trucks and buses come into effect
▪ U.S. to announce Nexperia s China facilities will resume shipments
▪ Xi to hold talks with Lee on first South Korea visit in 11 years
▪ North Korea says denuclearization is unrealizable pipe dream
▪ Dodgers hold off Blue Jays 3-1 to force World Series Game 7
▪ Pentagon chief seeks to boost U.S. ties with flurry of talks in Asia
▪ White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary s office
▪ Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, U.S. judges rule
▪ China sends youngest astronaut and mice to space station
▪ Hundreds said shot or disappeared after Sudanese city falls to paramilitaries
▪ Trump keeps world guessing with shock nuclear test order
▪ Trump s nuclear testing order risks expanded arms race
▪ No spoils of war: Syria s new ruler lays down the law to loyalists
▪ Some 890 tons of Tepco nuclear fuel kept at Aomori reprocessing plant
▪ Woman, 69, arrested over 1999 Nagoya housewife s murder
▪ Japan 2026 staple rice production seen falling to 7.11 million tons
▪ Sun-dried and sustainable, Japan’s persimmon dye lives on
▪ Young Indonesians in Japan find their political voice
▪ Russian hacker group claims responsibility for Askul cyberattack
▪ Takaichi and Xi reaffirm pledge in first meet to pursue ‘mutually beneficial’ ties
▪ Renowned wine critic James Suckling brings Great Wines World back to Tokyo
▪ Japan’s demining deployment is a security milestone
▪ Takaichi shines on the diplomatic stage
▪ Scandal-hit mayor of Ito in Shizuoka finally ousted
▪ International collaboration seen as key to commercial space tourism in Japan
▪ Prices of 143 food items to rise in Japan in November
▪ Takaichi might be more of a supply-sider than a Keynesian
▪ Tokyo’s first JW Marriott brings a whole floor of mindfulness
▪ Japanese utilities say they can replace Sakhalin-2 if supply interrupted
▪ Japan s ministers likely to discuss policy for foreign nationals next week
▪ Democrats excluded from briefing on U.S. military strikes off South America: senator
▪ Government to help rural businesses adopt robots amid labor shortage
▪ Japan to introduce joint child custody system in April 2026
▪ Kenshi Yonezu, Chainsaw Man and the art of pop ubiquity
▪ Japan’s Katayama warns on FX as yen hits eight-month low
▪ Hawks lay demons to rest with Japan Series win
▪ Shuri Castle’s bright red hall is finally restored six years after fire
▪ Climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely, says study
▪ On the rise in Germany, far-right AfD deepens ties to Trump administration
▪ Latest NFL Chiefs-Bills duel has both chasing division leaders
▪ Non-interventionist Trump flexes muscles in Latin America
▪ Tokyo court orders state to pay damages following inmate’s death
▪ China signals sharper pivot to consumption as imbalances worsen
▪ Japan s September job availability ratio stays unchanged
▪ As U.S. blows up drug boats, Venezuelan oil continues to flow
▪ CDP signals change of position on security legislation
▪ Nagasaki mayor condemns Trump’s nuclear test order
▪ Russia says peace talks with Japan only possible if Tokyo abandons ‘anti-Russian course’
▪ Nomura’s Maeda says gilts are most compelling bet in Europe
▪ Absence of key players no problem for Wallabies coach
▪ Nissan shares fall after warning of $1.8 billion annual loss
▪ Nuclear curveball: Trump s testing plan raises fears, confusion in Washington
▪ ‘Never been this bad’: Jamaica surveys ruins in hurricane s wake
▪ Hamas hands over bodies of two Israeli hostages
▪ Amorim proud of sticking to beliefs as Man Utd begins to turn a corner
▪ Turkey s Erdogan to Merz: Does Germany not see Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza?
▪ Caught between Venezuela and U.S., Trinidad fishermen fear the sea
▪ King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion
▪ Families cluster at Rio morgue looking for answers after deadly police raids
▪ Nikkei 225 breaks 52,000 as records continue to topple
▪ Faster Tokyo inflation lifts yen, supporting BOJ rate hike case
▪ First European Photography Month in Tokyo
▪ Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
▪ Desperate Dodgers consider using Ohtani as relief pitcher
▪ Trump says Nvidia chip talks with Xi didn’t cover Blackwell
▪ Two changes for Japan in clash against South Africa
▪ Washington s Halloween displays show scariest thing for Democrats is Trump
▪ Trump-Xi truce buys time as both seek leverage in broader fight
▪ Nuclear testing: Why did it stop, why test and who has nuclear weapons?
▪ Anime isn’t competing with Hollywood — it’s beating it
▪ How is Takaichi doing after a week at the helm?
▪ Hawks rally past Tigers in 11th to win Japan Series
▪ Japanese and South Korean leaders agree to boost ties in first meeting
▪ Syria’s rocky transition brings new waves of displacement
▪ Nuclear plant in Fukushima starts fifth round of treated water discharge
▪ Japan’s government ramps up bear control efforts amid rise in attacks
▪ Inside the heist that shocked the world
▪ Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives in South Korea for APEC Summit
▪ Climate change and poor planning drive Vietnam flooding
▪ Japan LDP to propose economic measures by mid-November
▪ How the 19th-century opium war shapes Xi’s trade clash with Trump
▪ Myanmar arrests three artists for ‘disrupting election’
▪ China is winning the global ‘narrative war’
▪ Radio Free Asia suspends operations after Trump cuts and U.S. shutdown
▪ Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending run at Indy 500
▪ Liverpool crisis mounts after League Cup exit against Palace
▪ Yesavage gem carries Blue Jays to brink of World Series as Dodgers downed
▪ Lions Aidan Hutchinson lands $180 million extension
▪ Trader Sumitomo to acquire IT service firm SCSK
▪ Saudi Arabia plans to refocus $925B fund after gigaproject delays, source says
▪ Tokyo court sentences man to 30 months in prison for burning girlfriend’s body
▪ Japan s new resupply spacecraft docks at International Space Station
▪ SoftBank pitcher s Japan Series hit may be one of the last ever
▪ Austin Reaves buzzer-beater carries Lakers past Timberwolves
▪ Takaichi earns kudos for following Trump ‘manual’
▪ WHO condemns reported horrific mass killing in Sudanese hospital
▪ Japan could scrap gasoline tax surcharge this year, LDP says
▪ Millions set to lose food aid amid U.S. government shutdown standoff
▪ Bank of Japan keeps policy rate at 0.5% despite high inflation
▪ South Korea to build nuclear-powered subs in U.S., Trump says
▪ Toyota doesn’t plan better offer in privatization deal, CEO says
▪ Japan weighs fines to strengthen personal data protection
▪ Lawmaker Kei Sato testifies at Abe shooter trial
▪ Trump asks Pentagon to immediately resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons
▪ Dutch far-right party falls in election as centrists set to win
▪ Honda halts production at Mexico plant amid chip shortage
▪ Takaichi pushed back on U.S. request to ban Russian gas imports, sources say
▪ OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation
▪ Japan parties agree to make high school education free in fiscal 2026
▪ Trick or trade: Talking about the stock market s Halloween effect in Japanese
▪ Maglev shinkansen costs seen ballooning further to ¥11 trillion
▪ Online news increasingly consumed despite being viewed with skepticism
▪ Who is Keiichi Ichikawa, Takaichi’s new national security adviser?
▪ Nvidia becomes first $5 trillion firm as AI rally picks up steam
▪ Israeli army says ceasefire in Gaza resumed after strikes
▪ Fed cuts rates and Powell signals December move ‘far from’ certain
▪ Genmai the dachshund has a spring in his step
▪ U.S. prosecutors suspended after calling Jan. 6 defendants mob of rioters, sources say
▪ Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade war
▪ Oasis returns to Japan after 16 years — and fans can still sing every word
▪ Hiroki Kokubo pushes right buttons as Hawks move to brink of Japan Series title
▪ Nobel winner s team develops tech to make regulatory T cells
▪ First hearing on fatal Hokkaido tour boat sinking set for Nov. 12
▪ U.S. and South Korea finalize trade deal after months of talks
▪ Elementary and junior high schools see record nonattendance figure
▪ Takaichi buys time and builds trust with ‘near-perfect’ Trump summit
▪ U.S. treasury chief Bessent signals support for Bank of Japan independence
▪ Takaichi pushed back on U.S. request to ban Russian energy imports, report says
▪ At Japan Mobility Show, BYD gears up to conquer Japan s EV market
▪ India’s geoeconomic options in a Trumpian world
▪ Saudi AI chief vows to avoid Huawei tech in bid for U.S. chips
▪ Japanese insurers trim foreign debt as domestic yields soar
▪ Imamiya s spectacular Game 3 catch may live on in SoftBank lore
▪ Three workers at nuclear fuel reprocessing plant possibly exposed to radiation
▪ No projects finalized under Japan s $550 billion investment pledge
▪ Hegseth says U.S. never demanded Japan defense spending hike
▪ Michael Jordan appalled by NBA load management
▪ Court finds July poll was held in an unconstitutional state
▪ Hokkaido town mayor backing nuclear waste survey re-elected
▪ Kyushu banzuke sets the stage to cement 2025’s sumo narratives
▪ KDDI enters into ‘responsible’ AI agreement with Google
▪ ‘Baka s Identity’ exposes an underworld of stolen names and lost souls
▪ ‘Flames of a Flower’: A bold interrogation of Japan’s pacifist identity
▪ U.S. athletes conscious of American image at 2026 Winter Games
▪ With 100 days to go, Milan Winter Olympics chiefs can see finish line
▪ Cameron Norrie stuns world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Masters
▪ Oreo cookie maker trims outlook as cocoa prices take a bite out of margins
▪ Modi skipped summit to avoid Trump face-off denting poll prospects, sources say
▪ LDP and JIP to set up joint policy conference
▪ Blue Jays swat Dodgers 6-2 to level World Series
▪ India to repatriate 500 nationals who fled Myanmar scam center: Thai PM
▪ Toyota to ship Its U.S.-made vehicles to Japan
▪ A month after Asahi cyberattack, Japan s beverage industry still high and dry
▪ Ohtani too hot to handle: Blue Jays plan to walk him for rest of World Series
▪ England bounces back from Brazil defeat with 3-0 win over Australia
▪ Trump lands in South Korea to face trade talks and North Korean missiles
▪ Japan s imperial couple hosts autumn garden party
▪ At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids
▪ Gender identity law reform stalls despite court rulings
▪ China closing in on U.S. as leader in global science, study shows
▪ Nikkei 225 breaks 51,000 for the first time ever
▪ Nvidia will build AI supercomputers for U.S. Energy Department, wants to get back into China
▪ Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan failed
▪ With gifts and hospitality, Takaichi taps Abe s legacy to forge bond with Trump
▪ Hearings on Unification Church dissolution order to end in November
▪ How Venezuela s Nobel Prize winner built a high-stakes alliance with Trump
▪ Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire
▪ Lebanese army walks political tightrope to disarm Hezbollah
▪ Starmer’s Labour sinks to lowest ever rating in YouGov poll
▪ Trump s hot truck becomes symbol of Japan trade talks
▪ North Korea answers Trump entreaties with nuclear-capable missile test
▪ Hawks edge Tigers on road to grab lead in Japan Series
▪ Trump’s new trade deals give U.S. an edge over Southeast Asia
▪ Researchers in U.S. and Japan offer insight into ghostly neutrinos
▪ Trump s hot truck becomes symbol of Japan trade talks
▪ China eyes positive signals from new Japan leadership
▪ Tokyo Metropolitan Government issues climate resilience bond
▪ Feeling confident? Think again — you’re probably wrong.
▪ Takaichi’s road to rebuilding the LDP’s ‘big tent’
▪ European Space Agency opens first Asia office in Tokyo
▪ Sudan paramilitary unit overruns major Darfur city as war rages on
▪ Turn a Japanese comfort food into a fuss-free sandwich
▪ Bank of Japan expected to sit this one out and keep benchmark rate at 0.5%
▪ Saudi power broker pitches kingdom’s AI pivot to Wall Street
▪ Rare-earth producers look to U.S.-led boom to blunt China’s power
▪ Freeman strikes again as Dodgers down Blue Jays in World Series epic
▪ World far off track to meeting climate goals, U.N. warns
▪ Shiffrin taking it step by step with Winter Games on the horizon
▪ Record number of applicants seek compensation for job-related mental stress
▪ Tough love or too far? Inside Japan’s rhythmic gymnastics coaching scandal
▪ Three nuclear power plant workers in Japan suspected of radiation exposure
▪ Japan and Vietnam agree to promote exchanges
▪ Abe shooting suspect Yamagami pleads guilty to murder
▪ Myanmar detains over 10,000 foreigners in scam center crackdown
▪ Akita governor asks for SDF help amid dire bear attacks
▪ Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns
▪ Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for war
▪ Mahomes and Kelce lead surging Chiefs over Commanders
▪ For Gazans buried in rubble or unmarked graves, a last indignity
▪ Smaller parties set to suffer most if LDP and JIP reduce Lower House seats
▪ Norinchukin still ready to invest in credit despite losses
▪ Divisive Brendan Rodgers quits as Celtic manager
▪ League reviewing policies after federal gambling charges rock NBA
▪ Lawyers for Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro request shorter sentence in coup plot
▪ Ishiba wants 1940 anti-military speech record restored
▪ Nidec faces delisting risk as Tokyo Stock Exchange boosts scrutiny
▪ Bodybuilders find new calling in Japan’s struggling care industry
▪ Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland for first time
▪ Shionogi lifts profit outlook on HIV royalties and overseas growth
▪ Thousands of U.S. flights delayed as government shutdown halts paychecks
▪ U.S. Department of Energy forms $1B supercomputer and AI partnership with AMD
▪ Latest U.S.-China trade truce leaves fundamental issues unresolved
▪ Anwar turns Malaysia into stage for dealmaking with Trump’s help
▪ U.N. probe finds new Russian crimes against humanity in Ukraine
▪ Tokyo Film Festival opens with global stars and a spotlight on Asian storytelling
▪ U.N. and France slam Israel after attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
▪ Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say
▪ At first summit with Trump, Takaichi pledges new golden age for alliance
▪ Sanseito submits bill to punish desecrating the Japanese flag
▪ In first summit, Trump and Takaichi to talk trade and defense
▪ U.S.-Japan finance leaders hold first meet as Nikkei passes 50,000 mark
▪ U.S. Navy helicopter and fighter jet in separate South China Sea crashes
▪ LDP policy chief ramps up moves to ease rules on exporting lethal defense gear
▪ JPYC, world’s first yen stablecoin, is issued
▪ The U.S. has no China policy, no strategy and no clue
▪ Hawks aim to bring energy from Japan Series blowout to Koshien
▪ Barca s Yamal can learn Clasico lessons after Real Madrid triumph
▪ Chinese robotaxis race Waymo to take driverless cars global
▪ What does the market really think about AI?
▪ Japan s gaming industry moves to improve accessibility
▪ Austin Reaves pours in career-high 51 points as Lakers top Kings
▪ Trump arrives in Japan for security and trade talks in test for Takaichi
▪ Oasis returns to Tokyo: Rain, rapture and rock
▪ Ukyo Shuto s run into Japan Series history shows game is about more than speed
▪ Japan faces gaps in new system to track teachers with sex offense records
▪ Toyota posts record first-half sales amid growth in the U.S.
▪ China and Russia do not pose the same hard security threat to Europe
▪ Akita to seek SDF deployment over bear attacks
▪ China’s solar self-discipline spurs turnaround at silicon makers
▪ Blue Jays Scherzer eyes World Series history ahead of Game 3
▪ Inside Tokyo s phantom stations — and the stories they tell
▪ Bontan Ame gains popularity for rumored urination urge suppression
▪ Sanctions or Tomahawks? Only credible threats will convince Putin.
▪ Apprentice tames master as Love leads Packers past Rodgers Steelers
▪ Three years later, trial begins for man accused of ex-PM Abe’s assassination
▪ Trump heads to Japan for security and trade talks in test for Takaichi
▪ After 50 years, Snack Sand sandwiches embrace their roots
▪ Harris and Newsom begin jockeying for 2028 presidential campaigns
▪ U.S. defense chief to make Japan stop in Indo-Pacific visit
▪ Giants running back Cam Skattebo dislocates ankle against Eagles
▪ Grace Wales Bonner to lead menswear design at tradition-rich luxury house Hermes
▪ In diplomatic debut, Takaichi chooses continuity at ASEAN summit
▪ Tokyo police deploys 18,000 officers for Trump’s visit
▪ Japan’s first female finance chief is a veteran on banking policy
▪ Komeito executive says party may support CDP candidates
▪ U.S.-Korea fund stuck on key points ahead of Trump visit, Lee says
▪ Yearlong funeral starts for Thailand s former Queen Sirikit
▪ Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan
▪ Trump’s push for Gulf to pay for rebuilding Gaza faces hurdles
▪ Milei’s party on track to win Argentina election in big comeback
▪ Yoshihiro Murai clinches sixth term as Miyagi governor
▪ India’s most valuable export: Tens of millions of workers
▪ Ireland elects left-leaning candidate as president as rival concedes
▪ Norris plans to stay relaxed after taking lead in F1 title race
▪ U.S. and China tee up sweeping trade deal for Trump and Xi to finish
▪ Takaichi makes diplomatic debut with ASEAN maritime security and AI pledge
▪ Smooth and easy : India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
▪ Nikkei 225 breaks 50,000 for first time ever
▪ Suspects in Louvre heist in custody after weeklong search
▪ U.S., China tee up sweeping trade deal for Trump, Xi to finish
▪ Netanyahu says Israel decides which foreign troops will secure Gaza ceasefire
▪ Wielding a weapon of yore at a community dojo
▪ Hotaka Yamakawa powers Game 2 rout as Hawks get even in Japan Series
▪ Tokyo Biennale hides the art in plain sight
▪ Putin says Russia tested new nuclear-powered cruise missile
▪ Two suspects arrested in Louvre jewel heist
▪ U.S.-Pakistan relations don’t come at expense of India, Rubio says
▪ Takaichi makes diplomatic debut with ASEAN maritime security and AI pledge
▪ Japan to promote use of follow-on biologics
▪ SoftBank’s OpenAI ambition is far too grand for banks
▪ Takaichi’s rise to power and the ‘glass cliff’
▪ Takaichi’s ‘Trump card’ for meeting U.S. leader? Her relationship with Abe.
▪ Akazawa implores Tepco to pursue coexistence with Fukushima community
▪ Belinda Bencic surprises herself as Pan Pacific Open win in Tokyo brings 10th title
▪ Loss to Wallabies doesn t dampen Japan’s optimism
▪ Tigers pitcher Shoki Murakami perseveres in Fukuoka, turning rocky start into ‘amazing’ outing
▪ Akazawa and Lutnick reunite to discuss trade deal ahead of Trump visit
▪ Trump ‘open’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim during Asia trip
▪ Japanese firms keep expanding in Germany s north Rhine-Westphalia
▪ Concern raised over proposed cut in Lower House seats
▪ Long-shot socialist Zohran Mamdani in striking distance of becoming New York mayor
▪ No. 4 China official says peaceful reunification with Taiwan is best path forward
▪ Predators slip through the cracks in Australian child care
▪ Yamamoto dazzles as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 to level World Series
▪ Flying academia s flag for Japan, with a nod to the U.K.
▪ The bulldozer and the ballroom: Trump puts permanent stamp on the White House
▪ U.S. may hit Russia with more sanctions but wants Europe to increase pressure
▪ Trump says he’ll raise Canada tariff by 10% after Reagan ad
▪ Pentagon frets over ‘A House of Dynamite’ nuclear doomsday film
▪ JAXA launches new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft to International Space Station
▪ MLB commissioner optimistic about participation in 2028 Olympics, but hurdles remain
▪ NBA insider arrests highlight risks of leagues embracing sports betting
▪ Trump kicks off Asia tour with ASEAN summit ahead of Xi meeting
▪ Rubio says U.S. won’t change Taiwan policy for China deal
▪ Takaichi says boosting Japan-U.S. alliance ‘top priority’ in first call with Trump
▪ Japan’s youth are apathetic toward the climate crisis. Could anime change that?
▪ Tigers slip past Hawks in Game 1 of Japan Series
▪ Man arrested near U.S. Embassy in Tokyo carried more weapons
▪ Thailand s Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93
▪ Tourists gawk and recoil at Trump s destruction of the White House East Wing
▪ Trump aims to clinch deal with China s Xi during Asia trip
▪ Trump ‘open’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim during Asia trip
▪ Takaichi to make diplomatic debut at ASEAN summit in Malaysia
▪ Trump sending U.S. carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
▪ Pentagon received $130 million anonymous gift to pay troops
▪ Takaichi to make diplomatic debut at ASEAN summit in Malaysia
▪ Violence, racism, and Nazi praise: The dark side of U.S. political group chats
▪ Canadians pull tariff ad after furious Trump scraps trade talks
▪ Spanish artists and Japanese writers duos diversify the manga talent pool in Japan
▪ Strong quake shakes Hokkaido as authorities urge vigilance
▪ Trump tariffs panned by slate of top economists at Supreme Court
▪ U.S. sanctions Colombia s president, accuses him of allowing drug trade expansion
▪ U.S. to photograph all noncitizens entering and exiting country
▪ Bear kills another person in Japan in record year for fatal attacks
▪ Japan scrambles jets after nuclear-capable Russian bombers fly nearby
▪ New tourism minister calls concentration of tourists in certain areas very serious
▪ Katayama talks taxes and debt without saying too much
▪ Lentil by lentil, Nepali food takes shape in Tokyo
▪ Number of suicide cases among students in Japan hits record high in 2024
▪ Sanae Takaichi stands tall, heads into the breach
▪ When media distortion threatens democratic stability
▪ Man with knife arrested near U.S. Embassy in Tokyo after police officer injured
▪ Hawks motivated to take down Tigers after last year s Japan Series collapse
▪ Tokyo launches English-language international school database
▪ Philippines curling team chases Olympic dream with nothing to lose
▪ Japan has time to restore fiscal health, IMF exec says
▪ Takaichi focuses on economic and security concerns in first policy speech
▪ Japanese researchers link COVID-19 ‘brain fog’ to neural receptors
▪ Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated
▪ Hamilton hopes Ferrari can recapture Mexico magic
▪ Dyche urging caution but content with winning start at Forest
▪ Chepngetich retains women s marathon world record despite three-year ban
▪ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to double-OT win in Finals rematch
▪ Justin Herbert and Chargers overwhelm skidding Vikings
▪ Florian Wiltschko: ‘Shinto helps me understand and live within Japanese culture’
▪ Japan shipbuilders to invest ¥350 billion to double output
▪ Crypto billionaire gets pardon after firm supports Trump family venture
▪ NBA s Billups and Rozier among dozens arrested in gambling probe
▪ Child-rearing costs in Japan soar when a child reaches junior high school
▪ U.S. military police to conduct solo patrol in Naha, seeking to prevent assaults
▪ Minister eyes stricter regulations on large-scale solar farms
▪ Stars align for Kim-Trump meeting — but any talks will be on N.K. leader’s terms
▪ New farm minister hints at rethink of rice output increase
▪ Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028
▪ EU leaders defer decision on Russian assets as Belgium balks
▪ Trump says U.S. eyeing land strikes next after drug boat attacks
▪ Trump completes demolition of White House East Wing
▪ Clearing Gaza s surface of bombs will take up to 30 years, aid group says
▪ Are U.S. strikes hurting Latin America s drug trade?
▪ Trump seeks elusive trade deal with Xi in high-stakes meeting
▪ New book scrutinizes sustainability of traditional Japanese textiles
▪ U.S. mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation
▪ Japan’s inflation picks up, highlighting challenges for prime minister
▪ Get married : The reality of Japanese politics for women
▪ U.S. pressures Israel on West Bank as Rubio voices confidence in Gaza truce
▪ Japan’s imperial family mourns 1945 Tokyo air raid victims
▪ Oil surges 5% after U.S. sanctions Russian firms Rosneft and Lukoil
▪ Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing
▪ Japanese rock fans can t agree on kurayamisaka
▪ Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual
▪ Police raid closed Hokkaido zoo for unauthorized land development
▪ New ‘immigration minister’ post signals Takaichi Cabinet’s priorities
▪ Japan’s unions seek minimum 5% wage hike in upcoming pay talks
▪ Unlikely title contender Kyoto Sanga braces for biggest test of remarkable season
▪ North Korean agents in Japan’s anime industry part of sophisticated sanctions evasion
▪ China courts Taiwanese worshipers in religious charm offensive
▪ After deadly floods, Spaniards fight to save photos
▪ Hundreds flee to Thailand after latest raid on Myanmar scam center
▪ Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves and rising tension
▪ Takaichi to put defense push in spotlight in bid to satiate Trump demands
▪ Nexperia warns Japanese automakers of uncertain chip supply
▪ U.S. shipbuilders and ports face fallout of Trump s assault on offshore wind
▪ Have you heard? This year Shibuya wants us to have a ‘good Halloween’
▪ In Ukraine, we’re learning to live with the war within
▪ ジャパンタイムズが The Japan Times Destination Region 2025 として、山形市（山形県）を選定
▪ K-pop idol Chanyeol does J-pop his own way on ‘Hibi’
▪ The Gaza peace plan will fail without American troops
▪ BOJ watchers push back rate hike call after Takaichi takes helm
▪ Man arrested after 14-hour police standoff in Osaka
▪ Japan joins over 80 nations to have been led by women since WWII
▪ Top Japan local bank ready to boost JGB buying when BOJ pivots
▪ Polls show Takaichi Cabinet off to strong start with support for policy stance
▪ LeBron James absence resonates during Lakers season-opening loss
▪ Flush with cash, U.S. immigration agency expands weaponry and surveillance
▪ Nomura CEO seeks to tap more private market bets from Japanese
▪ Seven LDP slush fund lawmakers given government posts
▪ Tokyo police raid resignation assistance firm for violating attorney law
▪ Orders surge for popular caricature teacups featuring Takaichi
▪ The newly formed LDP-JIP coalition may not be as solid as it seems
▪ Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers not viewing showdown with Packers as revenge game
▪ Carney plots ‘talent attraction’ plan as U.S. upends H-1B visa
▪ Taiwan wary China s new economic plan could include front-line islands
▪ Bird flu outbreak in Hokkaido raises concerns over rising egg prices
▪ Nuclear power at heart of new prime minister s energy policy
▪ U.S. military strikes suspected drug vessel in the Pacific
▪ Tokyo hosts international conference on Ukraine land mines
▪ Israel s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation
▪ Study discovers new species of sea anemone off coast of Japan
▪ U.S. air safety workers tighten belts as shutdown drags on
▪ Taiwan is courting MAGA influencers to get Trump’s attention
▪ Balancing medical services and costs will be major challenge for Takaichi
▪ U.S. considers broad software curbs on China, White House says
▪ Trump will boost Russia sanctions after putting off Putin summit
▪ ‘Meets the World’: A tragicomic hunger for connection
▪ ‘Climbing for Life’ doesn’t break new ground, but knows its footing
▪ Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans
▪ Japan vows tougher measures after record bear attack deaths
▪ Takaichi’s economic picks support her while offering continuity
▪ Blue Jays carry hopes of a nation into World Series amid tension
▪ In pictures: The moment Japan’s glass ceiling finally cracked
▪ Breaking down Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet picks
▪ The secret to Takaichi’s success in the Indo-Pacific
▪ Novo s board bust-up to sharpen drugmaker s focus on U.S. consumers
▪ Supply-chain economics beat tariff politics
▪ For three key Cabinet posts, Takaichi turns to an eclectic trio
▪ Mother of Abe s alleged killer to testify in court
▪ U.N. cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes and concerns
▪ Takaichi fails to boost female representation in her Cabinet
▪ AI-optimized cybercrime increasingly targeting Japan
▪ London exhibition perhaps sumo s most successful trip abroad
▪ Bird flu season begins in Japan with infection confirmed at Hokkaido farm
▪ Bolivia s new president rekindles cautious hope for stalled lithium dreams
▪ Takaichi seeks to dispel fears Seoul-Tokyo ties could falter under her government
▪ SoftBank seeks to sell about $2 billion of bonds amid AI push
▪ Nissan develops solar-powered electric minivehicle
▪ Newcomers shrug off China’s EV headwinds with bets on niche cars
▪ PSG scores seven as Champions League rains goals
▪ China’s $1 billion of daily U.S. exports show Xi bargaining power
▪ After a year of rallies and no revolution, Georgia s protesters still defiant
▪ What is the value of a human life? In Nigeria, oil giant Shell may find out.
▪ Russians and Belarusians not allowed to ski as neutrals at Winter Games
▪ OpenAI launches AI browser Atlas in latest challenge to Google
▪ Germany and France back China trade discussion at EU summit
▪ Japan’s exports advance for first time since April on chips
▪ Iran risks severe economic downturn and unrest as renewed U.N. sanctions bite
▪ Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters
▪ WNBA players to receive big increase in salaries, says NBA commissioner
▪ Trump s Colombia tariffs would flip U.S. policy on drugs and trade
▪ Trump says he doesn t want wasted meeting with Putin
▪ LaLiga cancels plans for Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami
▪ Erdogan turns Trump s Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
▪ North Korea fires off ballistic missiles one day after Takaichi named PM
▪ Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
▪ Lovely listener Jimena just needs time and care
▪ Dodgers Snell and Yamamoto to start World Series Games 1 and 2
▪ Japanese pianist wins fourth prize in Chopin competition
▪ Keiichi Ichikawa named head of Japan s National Security Secretariat
▪ Israeli settler violence skyrockets in West Bank amid olive harvest, U.N. says
▪ Trump threatens Hamas amid push toward next steps of Gaza truce
▪ China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund U.N. human rights work: report
▪ North Korea fires ballistic missile one day after Takaichi named PM
▪ Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
▪ Japanese man sentenced to eight years after rare public accusation of rape
▪ Japan s first gentleman vows to support Prime Minister Takaichi
▪ This is what a real trade war looks like
▪ Takaichi’s choice: revolution, reform or regression
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▪ Nakatsu keeps its cool as gentrification looms
▪ Instagram shows more eating disorder adjacent content to vulnerable teens: Meta
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▪ In Trump s drug war, U.S. officials avoid tackling legal status of prisoners
▪ Who is Minoru Kihara, Takaichi’s new cool-headed spokesman?
▪ On defense policy, Japan s new ruling bloc packs a lot of punch
▪ Woman arrested for pepper spray assault on Yamanote Line
▪ They can shut us down in two months : Carmakers race China s rare-earths curbs
▪ Billionaire Kakao founder cleared in stock manipulation case
▪ Tokyo nonprofit promotes dyslexia awareness to build a more inclusive society
▪ Ninja Gaiden 4 revives series with kinetic carnage, clumsy platforming
▪ Climate change and population growth threaten to spark malaria resurgence
▪ Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female prime minister
▪ Trump confirms plan to visit Japan after trip to Malaysia
▪ Japan needs quasi-permanent seat on U.N. Security Council, says ex-official
▪ Rare female yakuza walks path to redemption in Japan
▪ Bali grapples with flood reckoning as overdevelopment and waste take toll
▪ NASA opens SpaceX moon-lander contract to rival bids after Starship delays
▪ Nomura Asset’s new retirement solutions team consists of retirees themselves
▪ U.S. starts furloughing nuclear weapons workers as shutdown standoff continues
▪ Deals for startups reach record in Japan before listing curbs
▪ Japan s FSA may allow banks to invest in crypto assets if risks are managed
▪ French cops may nab Louvre thieves but they re unlikely to recover the loot
▪ Springer s Game 7 blast sends Blue Jays past Mariners and into World Series
▪ Peru s Gen Z lead movement against rampant crime and political paralysis
▪ U.S. heads joint bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup
▪ F1 drivers championship still in McLaren s hands, says Stella
▪ Zelenskyy paints Trump meeting as a success, contrasting with earlier reports
▪ Takaichi set to make history as Japan’s first female prime minister
▪ Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan
▪ Cape Verde captain getting to grips with World Cup qualification
▪ Okinawa marks 30 years since major rally over U.S. Marines assaulting a girl
▪ Sinner opts out of Davis Cup, while Alcaraz is set to represent Spain
▪ Japan retailers halt online sales after cyberattack cripples supplier operations
▪ U.S. steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken
▪ China’s lopsided growth puts spotlight on Xi’s five-year plan
▪ Trump, Australia s Albanese sign critical minerals agreement to counter China
▪ Amazon s AWS nears recovery after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide
▪ Trump expects Taiwan on agenda for Xi meeting, predicts trade deal
▪ U.S. appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland
▪ BOJ board hawk calls for rate hike as Japan’s price norm shifts
▪ Many websites and apps go dark as Amazon s cloud unit reports global outage
▪ Former NHK President Katsuji Ebisawa dies at 91
▪ Japan approves emergency contraceptive pill for over-the-counter sales
▪ Scammers drawing in fans with fake AI content of MLB stars during playoffs
▪ In China, a forbidden question looms: Who leads after Xi?
▪ Takaichi government will likely spend less than expected
▪ Government ordered to pay damages for verbal abuse of inmate
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▪ China’s rare earth restrictions aim to beat U.S. at its own game
▪ Blue Jays get past Mariners to send ALCS to Game 7
▪ Can the world handle having fewer moms?
▪ Indonesian students to protest as Prabowo marks one year in office
▪ DMZ tours in South Korea to be halted amid talk of Trump-Kim meeting
▪ Myanmar s junta says it raided scam compound, seized 30 Starlink receivers
▪ Manchester United beats Liverpool to end long wait for victory at Anfield
▪ Toyo Tire on track to beat profit guidance, CEO says
▪ Ito mayor likely to lose job as opponents dominate city assembly
▪ Former care home worker entered Saitama facility with intent to kill
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▪ British troops to be given powers to shoot down drones on sight, Telegraph reports
▪ Max Verstappen dominates U.S. Grand Prix to keep pressure on F1 leader Oscar Piastri
▪ Ruben Amorim wants more after topping Liverpool for biggest win as United manager
▪ Empress Emerita Michiko turns 91
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▪ Nikkei rallies to new record, nearing 49,000 as political certainty returns
▪ World No. 500 Naoyuki Kataoka wins Japan Open to qualify for Masters and British Open
▪ LDP and JIP agree on coalition, clearing path for Takaichi to become PM
▪ China s Xi mourns death of ex-PM Murayama
▪ Japan to conduct survey on online hate speech
▪ Taking pride in its Okinawan roots, Osaka’s Eisa festival marks 50th year
▪ This year’s economics Nobel holds a warning for the U.S
▪ Japan pushes reuse market as new consumption model
▪ Thieves steal French crown jewels from Louvre in daytime raid
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▪ Ilia Malinin dethrones Adam Siao Him Fa of France to win French Grand Prix
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▪ Takaichi skips Yasukuni visit during autumn festival
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▪ China-leaning politician wins to lead Taiwan opposition Kuomintang
▪ Ex-French President Sarkozy says not afraid ahead of jail term
▪ Seoul says North Korean soldier who crossed land border seeking to defect
▪ China says it found evidence of U.S. cyber attack on state agency
▪ EV battery race heats up among Japanese automakers
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▪ Growing India-Taliban ties anger neighboring Pakistan
▪ As No Kings protests decry Trump, surveillance worries emerge
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▪ Japanese teenager Nakai shocks Sakamoto to win Grand Prix de France
▪ The LDP and Nippon Ishin no Ka to form coalition government, Kyodo reports
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▪ Starmer’s China woes mean an ‘unwieldy mess’ just got messier
▪ No Kings protesters emerge en masse for anti-Trump rallies
▪ Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Qatar talks
▪ U.N. aid chief foresees massive job ahead on tour of ruined Gaza
▪ Trump officials weigh possible Kim Jong Un meeting during Asia trip, report says
▪ Suntory and Sapporo to halt gift beer sales after cyberattack against Asahi
▪ Average price of rice in Japan falls for fourth straight week
▪ Japan s top three banks to jointly issue stablecoins
▪ Baseball legend Sadaharu Oh and seven others to receive Order of Culture
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▪ Tributes pour in for former PM Murayama after his death
▪ Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series
▪ Chinese leaders to hash out strategic blueprint at key meeting
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▪ Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, still plans to meet Xi
▪ U.S. sinks international deal on decarbonizing ships
▪ Bolton faces tougher defense than other Trump foes charged with crimes
▪ Putin s Budapest visit makes awkward spectacle for EU and NATO
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▪ What could a Ukraine peace deal look like?
▪ Japan s fractured politics could ensnarl Takaichi s economic plans
▪ 64 South Koreans held in Cambodia return home under arrest
▪ Trump tells Russia and Ukraine to stop the war ‘at the battle line’
▪ Hamas gives Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest
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▪ Indie singer Sam Fender wins U.K. Mercury Prize
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▪ Nippon Ishin edges closer toward forming coalition with LDP
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▪ Kawasaki in talks to develop Taurus missile engines
▪ Tokyo police arrest phone scam group leader
▪ Scientists move closer to confirming existence of dark matter
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▪ Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to pitch them to World Series return
▪ Lawson looks to create network of disaster relief convenience stores
▪ Sweden s cashless society could be more vulnerable to hybrid war attacks
▪ Princess Aiko to visit Laos from Nov. 17
▪ Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarterfinal with injury
▪ Former PM Tomiichi Murayama dies at age 101
▪ Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine but will not visit
▪ Mitsui E S bullish about full-year profits on engines and U.S. crane demand
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▪ T3 Photo Festival reframes cityscape as nature
▪ In surprise move, head of U.S. military for Latin America to step down
▪ Dodgers down Brewers to take 3-0 series lead
▪ Tokyo ordered to pay damages to South Asian woman over police response
▪ Seven key members of major bank account brokerage ring arrested
▪ In a first, U.S. strike in Caribbean leaves survivors, U.S. official says
▪ Nintendo aims to make 25 million Switch 2 units by end of March
▪ Tokyo homebuyers split on purchase plans as living costs soar, survey shows
▪ Carmakers push to secure chips as China trade spat escalates
▪ Onsen worker missing in possible bear attack in Iwate
▪ Ueda keeps door open for BOJ rate hike as decision nears
▪ Digitized sounds unveiled of piano that survived atomic bombing of Hiroshima
▪ Japan gets highest-yielding yen bond this year with Rakuten deal
▪ MI5 chief frustrated by collapse of China spying case in U.K.
▪ India refiners to trim Russia oil buying as Trump sows confusion
▪ Trump s ex-national security adviser charged with mishandling classified info
▪ A samurai-loving radio host prepares to become Oda Nobunaga for a day
▪ Trump to meet Putin in Budapest to discuss war in Ukraine
▪ Trump says if Hamas keeps killing, there is ‘no choice but to go in’
▪ How Japan’s greatest psychological horror game came home
▪ Oscar-buzzy Hamnet changed me, actress Jessie Buckley says
▪ Pokemon brushes up decades-old formula with Legends: Z-A
▪ Mass-produced AI podcasts disrupt a fragile industry
▪ The what, where and when of Japan’s autumn leaves
▪ Nearly 70% of Japanese firms see economic benefits from expo
▪ BOJ’s most hawkish member calls for rate hike amid price risks
▪ New film explores how Japan and the U.S. found common ground through baseball
▪ LDP and Nippon Ishin fine-tuning deal to form coalition
▪ Poll shows 43.8% poised to back possible Takaichi cabinet
▪ Man held in Japan on suspicion of creating female celeb deepfakes made with AI
▪ Bear shot in city of Sendai under revised law
▪ Over 40% back Takaichi visiting Yasukuni Shrine, poll shows
▪ Tepco to consider scrapping two Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactors
▪ The Sino-U.S. economic cage match heats up
▪ Suspect in murders at Saitama facility allegedly snuck in using old passcode
▪ As they wrestle for power, Japan’s political parties must remember their base
▪ Japan’s government asks OpenAI to seek permission amid Sora 2 copyright concerns
▪ Thai princess calls for Cambodian border wall amid row with neighbor
▪ U.S. and U.K. sanctions target Cambodia s Prince Group and tycoon Chen Zhi
▪ S. Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chief s near $1B divorce deal
▪ IMF executive recommends longer-term fiscal planning for Japan
▪ Dave Roberts not worried about Shohei Ohtani despite struggles at plate
▪ McLaren duo watching as Max Verstappen surges into focus in title race
▪ Blue Jays homer barrage halves Mariners ALCS advantage
▪ Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say
▪ Anthropic aims to nearly triple annualized revenue in 2026
▪ Doctrine forms the core of Sanseito’s strategy, with some caveats
▪ Tokyo s Oedo Line to expand northwest improving access for Nerima Ward
▪ Japan’s Kato calls for G7 unity over China’s rare earth curbs
▪ Russian training could help Chinese paratroopers play key role in a Taiwan invasion
▪ Trump’s team weighs COP attendance, but influence looms either way
▪ Ancient magma may have supercharged Noto quake, Japan researchers say
▪ U.S. expects Japan to stop buying Russian energy, Bessent says
▪ United sees resilient demand as premium travel drives profit
▪ For the Kremlin, Putin s exiled opponents are gone but not forgotten
▪ Kaori Sakamoto set to kick off Olympic season at Grand Prix de France
▪ Syrian leader seeks reset in Russia relations in Putin meeting
▪ India s IT sector faces seismic shift as AI displaces call-center workers
▪ Bessent says yen will settle if BOJ keeps taking right policies
▪ Former White House India adviser charged under Espionage Act
▪ Los Angeles declares state of emergency over immigration raids
▪ Trump declares U.S.-China trade war as Bessent floats long truce
▪ Conscription row mars Germany s push to beef up deterrence
▪ Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more bodies of hostages
▪ Ceasefire called after new Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes kill dozens
▪ Trump to visit Japan in late October, U.S. treasury secretary says
▪ NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defenses to counter Russia
▪ Foreign visitors to Japan this year top 30 million at fastest pace yet
▪ What you need to see at this year s Tokyo film festival
▪ ‘The Sickness Unto Love’: Teen romance spirals into dark cruelty
▪ ‘Transcending Dimensions’: A wild trip to enlightenment
▪ Government flooded with public comments against dual surnames
▪ Education technology on rise in Japan to ease teachers burden
▪ Coalition talks could bring Takaichi closer to being PM
▪ A negotiator’s nightmare in Nagatacho
▪ Japanese pro baseball to introduce paternity leave
▪ Son wants South Korea to be more aggressive at World Cup
▪ Australia s team is worst since 2010-11 Ashes, says England s Broad
▪ Ishiba to leave office with a mixed record on the economy
▪ MUFG buys Japan National Stadium naming rights for five years
▪ Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan Open quarterfinals
▪ Japan turns to anti-dumping measures as international trade gets complicated
▪ Trump’s trade hostilities unite Lula and Modi in search for new markets
▪ Seoul sends team to Cambodia over scam center kidnappings
▪ Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
▪ Ukraine raises alarm over foreign components in Russian drones
▪ Death penalty sought over fatal crossbow attack
▪ Japan’s downing of Brazil puts world on notice
▪ Book offering life tips from Hokkaido library s bulletin board becomes nationwide hit
▪ Osaka Expo drew 25.57 million visitors over 184 days
▪ Contactless payments to become option for Okinawa water buffalo cart rides
▪ Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to MLB playoff win over Brewers
▪ EU considers forced tech transfers for Chinese investments
▪ Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to ban flying over Russia on U.S. routes
▪ Unexploded bombs pose enormous risks in Gaza, mine-clearing organization warns
▪ A Japanese pinot noir town blessed by climate change now worries about the weather
▪ Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to finish career in native Greece
▪ England clinches 2026 World Cup spot as Portugal forced to wait
▪ Asian Games organizers work to boost appeal of e-sports
▪ Daito Trust to upgrade construction site toilets in gender diversity bid
▪ Kansai Electric to conduct surveys for new nuclear reactors
▪ Former employee of Saitama care home held after deaths of two residents
▪ Madagascar s military takes power, fleeing president impeached
▪ Personal information possibly leaked in cyberattack on Asahi group
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▪ Local governments bank on Osaka Expo s success to draw in tourists
▪ U.S. seizes $15 billion in bitcoin, charges Cambodian mogul of cyber fraud
▪ Military tactics by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago fuel backlash
▪ Russia paves way for 2 million reservists to fight in Ukraine
▪ U.K. and Canada to join EU plan to tap Russian assets for Ukraine
▪ U.S., China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
▪ Assad government secretly moved bodies from mass grave to cover up killings
▪ Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut
▪ China flexes superpower status using rare earths in global supply chain grab
▪ D Angelo, trailblazing neo-soul singer, dies at 51, family says
▪ Taylor Swift Eras Tour six-part docuseries coming to Disney+
▪ Instagram accounts for teens to be in tune with U.S. PG-13 rating standard
▪ Japan beats Brazil for first time in chaotic comeback win
▪ A frustrated LDP weighs its options now that Komeito is out
▪ From menacing to cool : How views on China have shifted in Vietnam
▪ 80 South Koreans missing in Cambodia scam center row, Seoul says
▪ I know it s immoral : Child workers still common in Pakistan
▪ After uprising, Nepal s Gen Z rush to register to vote
▪ Is the global economy as resilient as it seems?
▪ ANA flight returns to Haneda Airport after hitting runway lights
▪ A bitter pale ale from Yokohama finds a sweet win at World Beer Awards
▪ Spread of drug-resistant superbugs surging, WHO warns
▪ Could an opposition candidate become prime minister?
▪ The NBA’s return to China is no slam dunk
▪ Japan’s opposition coalition is a recipe for paralysis, not progress
▪ Fitness levels fall for women in their 30s and 40s compared to 1998, survey finds
▪ China-U.S. trade war and political turmoil in Japan weigh on Tokyo stocks
▪ Nagano court sentences man to death for quadruple murder
▪ As temperatures drop in Japan, bear attacks shoot up to historic highs
▪ CEATEC digital tech show kicks off near Tokyo
▪ Firms show off Japanese food at event in Brazil
▪ Japan welcomes release of Israeli hostages in Gaza
▪ Sake industry boosting promotion in Britain
▪ Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia peace deal
▪ Pace eyes great strides for Japan’s art market
▪ Number of scenarios now on the table for who might be Japan’s next prime minister
▪ Trump convinced Netanyahu to take a deal. Can he keep him onboard?
▪ More than 1,700 people invited to autumn imperial garden party
▪ This old thing? Why brands are hyping well-worn, heritage hand-me-downs
▪ Myanmar scam cities booming despite crackdown — using Musk s Starlink
▪ Dodgers barely preserve Blake Snell s win in NLCS opener
▪ Brexit, decay and politics collide on U.K.’s industrial east coast
▪ Bridgestone CEO sees U.S. slowdown, cyberattack and tariffs hurting business
▪ Sumitomo Mitsui Trust’s fund manager targets top-three ranking
▪ Japanese Nobel winners attend reception in Tokyo
▪ Chinese survey ship spotted in Japan s EEZ off Amami Oshima
▪ Samsung rides global AI boom to its biggest profit since 2022
▪ Why has the latest Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict erupted?
▪ U.K. warns business leaders as highly significant cyber incidents rise 50%
▪ U.S. investments, and rhetoric, help AstraZeneca seal drug deal with Trump
▪ France s embattled prime minister faces clutch day in parliament
▪ China detains prominent underground pastor in crackdown
▪ Mariners rout Blue Jays to seize 2-0 lead in MLB playoffs
▪ France faces crunch match against Ukraine after 2-2 draw with Iceland
▪ Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
▪ Trump, Xi spark another standoff with world economy at risk
▪ Trump basks in the spotlight in Egypt with harder part to come
▪ MI5 warns U.K. politicians of spying efforts by China, Russia and Iran
▪ Hamas carries out wave of Gaza killings, citing crime and security concerns
▪ Trump hails tremendous day for Middle East as leaders sign Gaza declaration
▪ Trio wins 2025 Nobel economics prize for work on innovation and growth
▪ DPP and CDP chiefs likely to meet over prime minister nomination
▪ U.S. firms and consumers paying most for Trump s tariffs, data suggests
▪ Hypothermia in the land of the rising Sanae
▪ Hamas hands over surviving Israeli hostages as Trump visits region
▪ As Osaka Expo comes to an end, so too does expo diplomacy for Ishiba
▪ Moriyasu aiming for a result against Brazil
▪ After plenty of ups and downs, Osaka Expo concludes with message of unity
▪ Macron appoints new French Cabinet in bid to quell crisis
▪ Double Olympic champion Kinjo announces retirement
▪ What if everything we think about obesity is wrong?
▪ At Osaka Expo pavilions, staff recount ‘life-changing’ experiences
▪ Putin is taking his hybrid warfare to the sea
▪ The 20 living hostages due for release from captivity in Gaza
▪ China’s new weapon in U.S. trade talks: Batteries
▪ Chiefs rebound with NFL win over Lions, as Ravens lose again
▪ The politics premium is punishing bonds from Paris to Tokyo
▪ Sales of Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku goods to continue through March
▪ Europe can build its own social media
▪ Water outages persist on Tokyo’s Hachijojima as second typhoon approaches
▪ A frenetic diplomatic schedule looms for Japan’s next leader — whoever that may be
▪ Many public school teachers pay out of pocket for work-related costs
▪ “Ghost Nation” puts Taiwan’s history in present context
▪ How a quiet Dutch retiree helped uncover Nazi-stolen art in Argentina
▪ Mariners beat Blue Jays to open MLB AL championship series
▪ Fukushima hopes to preserve historic Tsuruga Castle and boost tourism
▪ Jeeno Thitikul wins LPGA Shanghai after five-hole playoff
▪ Zidane confirms ambition to coach France
▪ World No. 204 Vacherot in shock after crazy Shanghai triumph
▪ Xi’s red line on Trump’s export curbs threatens to upend truce
▪ Europe s bees and butterflies at risk, conservation body says
▪ Snatched: How ICE raids are shattering Chicago s immigrant world
▪ U.K. spearheads polar climate change research as U.S. draws back
▪ Dodgers have starting pitching on schedule for NLCS against Brewers
▪ U.K. ministers criticize Starmer’s China policy amid spying row
▪ Gauff rallies to capture Wuhan crown in all-American final with Pegula
▪ Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building
▪ China markets under threat from risk of renewed U.S. trade war
▪ Trump and Vance open door to China deal as trade spat drags on
▪ China’s new weapon in U.S. trade talks: Batteries
▪ Trump says Gaza war has Israel awaits release of hostages
▪ Trump says he may warn Putin U.S. to mull tomahawks for Ukraine
▪ World economy faces triple risk of tariffs, AI bubble and soaring debt
▪ Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
▪ Thirty people enter Ito Municipal Assembly race over controversial mayor
▪ Afghanistan, Pakistan say their forces killed dozens in border clashes
▪ BayStars reach final stage of Climax Series after dramatic sayonara win over Giants
▪ Sanae Takaichi gets the Abe treatment
▪ Machado receives the Nobel Peace Prize as Trump’s attempts to secure award fall short
▪ Osaka Expo androids to be moved to Kyoto
▪ Pakistan-Afghan border crossings closed after heavy clashes
▪ Schauffele ends title drought at PGA Tour s Yokohama tourney
▪ Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers data leaked online
▪ Hidankyo, others hold event 80 years after atomic bombings
▪ Internet becomes Japan s top daily news source for first time
▪ From Sauber to Audi, Wheatley prepares to disrupt in F1 revolution
▪ After ruling bloc collapses, LDP and opposition scramble to find needed votes for PM
▪ As the Osaka Expo comes to a close, what will its legacy be?
▪ China blames U.S. for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
▪ China and Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea
▪ Las Vegas Aces flip the odds to cap WNBA season comeback for the ages
▪ One year after Hidankyo s Nobel Prize, student remains true to the cause
▪ Japan group to launch AI service for saury size predictions
▪ Brewers oust Cubs and will face Dodgers in MLB playoffs
▪ Treading fine line, NBA money machine kicks into gear on China return
▪ Trump layoffs and broken trust harden Democrats’ shutdown stand
▪ How can Europe protect its skies against escalating drone menace?
▪ Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
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▪ U.S. military will use R D money to pay troops if shutdown persists
▪ U.S. appeals court says national guard sent to Illinois can stay, but not deploy
▪ Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
▪ At Osaka Expo, gas giants promote a greener future. But is it a lot of hot air?
▪ Trump’s dealmaking diplomacy grows fragile as China fires back
▪ Yoshitomo Tsutsugo produces vintage performance in Climax Series opener
▪ BayStars take down Giants in Game 1 of Central League Climax Series
▪ Mariners outlast Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings to advance in MLB playoffs
▪ Ishiba attends memorial for fallen SDF members
▪ LDP-Komeito coalition marked by twists and turns over 26 years
▪ Medical expenses in Japan hit record ¥48 trillion in fiscal 2023
▪ China issues bounty for Taiwan PsyOps unit for separatism
▪ Major win for Trump on Gaza, but will it stand test of time?
▪ Japan and U.S. leaders may tour U.S. aircraft carrier
▪ Nuclear risk continues to rise, 80 years after atomic bombings
▪ Japan s 2025 rice harvest seen rising to 7.48 million tons
▪ Why Japan s coalition collapsed — and what s next
▪ From tears to triumph: Roki Sasaki powering Dodgers toward World Series
▪ Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages
▪ Samurai Blue coach hails strikers after rescuing Paraguay draw
▪ A ja Wilson pours in 31 as Aces complete WNBA Finals sweep of Mercury
▪ Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister
▪ With flattery and warnings, Russia tries to revive spirit of Alaska with U.S.
▪ Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off
▪ Chicago ICE raids, national guard troops prompt new school leaflets: ‘Know your rights’
▪ Nobel winner vilified by Maduro regime vows to keep up her fight in Venezuela
▪ Trump, 79, has cardiac age of 65-year-old, doctor says
▪ After ruling bloc breakup, CDP and Komeito eye unified PM candidate
▪ Trump fires federal workers amid shutdown fight with Democrats
▪ North Korea unveils new long-range missile during military parade
▪ The world’s chip supply chain is bracing for fallout from China’s rare-earth curbs
▪ Nara inn offers room, board and an ancient burial mound
▪ Ghost of Yotei’s bloodstained fun sidesteps Ainu identity
▪ Trump ratchets up U.S.-China trade war with new levies and export controls
▪ Ishiba statement explores Japan s failure to avoid World War II
▪ Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
▪ Government cuts to Izumisano s tax grants illegal, Osaka High Court rules
▪ Pragmatism, not ideology, must guide Takaichi
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▪ Average price of rice down in Japan for third straight week
▪ Man killed in apparent bear attack as deaths mount in Japan
▪ Suprapartisan group for nuclear abolition to be set up in Japan
▪ Remains identified as 6-year-old missing after 2011 tsunami
▪ Autumn Meteorite stages a month of inventive theater in Tokyo
▪ ‘Takaichi trade’ starts unwinding as political calculus upended by Komeito exit
▪ Over half of needy pregnant women in Japan have no savings
▪ Ford F-150 might be imported by the Japanese government: report
▪ Ian Happ s big blast helps Cubs top Brewers to force decisive Game 5 in NLDS
▪ ‘Save the Ring’ calls intensify as Osaka Expo’s end nears
▪ Komeito announces split with LDP, clouding Takaichi s bid for PM
▪ U.N. peacekeeping forces to be cut 25% due to budget strains: official
▪ Taiwan president unveils T-Dome air defense system to counter China threat
▪ Japan to assist Ukraine with mine removal training
▪ Business management visa requirements to be tightened from next week
▪ Sake brewing to be tested on International Space Station
▪ Foreign residents in Japan hit record 3.95 million
▪ Bills head into showdown with Falcons looking to rebound from upset loss
▪ Japan s food self-sufficiency rate remains at 38%
▪ University of Tokyo lands its highest spot ever in global higher education ranking
▪ Japan’s political shakeup opens door for real estate activism
▪ Onodera to head LDP s tax panel
▪ Women s track-and-field startup Athlos eyes sustainable and durable growth
▪ Tokyo earns three spots on World’s 50 Best Bars list
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▪ Tepco mulls decommissioning some Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactors
▪ DPP leader Tamaki negative on joining LDP-led coalition for now
▪ Lakers superstar LeBron James to miss start of season due to sciatica
▪ Dodgers advance to NLCS after costly error by Phillies in 11th inning
▪ Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
▪ Trump floats throwing Spain out of NATO over defense spending
▪ Eliud Kipchoge hoping to cement legacy at New York City Marathon
▪ Japan’s top bank CEOs push for AI, soothing worry over human work
▪ England manager Thomas Tuchel takes issue with lack of support from fans
▪ Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell dies at 62
▪ Former executives of AI developer Alt arrested for window-dressing
▪ Trump’s war on the left: Inside the plan to investigate liberal groups
▪ Japan set to be most impacted by tourism labor shortages globally, report shows
▪ China expands rare earths restrictions, targeting defense and chips users
▪ Russia s industrial titans furlough workers as its war economy stalls
▪ Letitia James, New York s attorney general and Trump foe, indicted over mortgage fraud
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▪ Israel says Gaza ceasefire now in effect after hostage deal
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