Limited supplies of naphtha an underrecognised supply chain risk in Japan
Curbs on production by multiple Japanese petrochemical firms point to a brewing crisis that could stunt pressure sectors from food to technology.
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Limited supplies of naphtha an underrecognised supply chain risk in Japan
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Takaichi says she ‘respects’ panel proposals regarding imperial succession
The panel has proposed having female imperial family members keep their status after marriage, and adopting male members from the paternal line of former imperial family branches.
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Takaichi says she ‘respects’ panel proposals regarding imperial succession
Japan Times
U.S. court rules against South Korean gaming firm over AI-hatched takeover plan
Krafton's CEO had largely followed the advice of ChatGPT during a $250 million dispute with the leaders of the Subnautica game maker Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
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U.S. court rules against South Korean gaming firm over AI-hatched takeover plan
Japan Times
Ginger cat Zenzai to sweeten your space
Named after a Japanese dessert, Zenzai has a medication regimen that should be manageable for someone familiar with cats.
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Ginger cat Zenzai to sweeten your space
Japan Times
Emirates flying near-empty jets to Dubai as locals depart
While passenger demand is slim, the company is also loading cargo into its aircraft, providing another stream of revenue.
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Emirates flying near-empty jets to Dubai as locals depart
Japan Times
Jets trading quarterback Justin Fields to Chiefs
The Jets will acquire a 2027 sixth-round draft pick in exchange, with the Chiefs taking on $3 million of the guaranteed $10 million of Fields' salary.
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Jets trading quarterback Justin Fields to Chiefs
Japan Times
LA28 ticket registration nears deadline as first Olympic qualifiers emerge
Fans who register by the March 18 deadline will be eligible for a lottery to receive a purchase window for the first ticket release.
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LA28 ticket registration nears deadline as first Olympic qualifiers emerge
Japan Times
Man convicted of 2022 triple murder in Saitama Prefecture given life in prison
Public prosecutors had sought the death penalty for Jun Saito for murdering three members of a family in Saitama Prefecture on Christmas Day in 2022.
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Man convicted of 2022 triple murder in Saitama Prefecture given life in prison
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
Wolves staged an impressive fightback from two goals down against Brentford as the Premier League's bottom club rescued a 2-2 draw thanks to Tolu Arokodare's late equaliser on…
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
Japan Times
Cherry blossom season begins as first trees bloom
Kochi was the first city in the country to see cherry blossoms for the third straight year.
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Cherry blossom season begins as first trees bloom
Japan Times
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout as fuel supplies dwindle
Under pressure from Washington, the island hasn’t received a major fuel shipment in three months.
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Cuba suffers nationwide blackout as fuel supplies dwindle
Japan Times
Ingredients of life discovered in Ryugu asteroid samples
The discovery comes after these building blocks of life were detected on another asteroid called Bennu.
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Ingredients of life discovered in Ryugu asteroid samples
Japan Times
Nvidia expects to make $1 trillion from AI chips through 2027
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced plans to push deeper into central processing units — Intel’s home turf.
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Nvidia expects to make $1 trillion from AI chips through 2027
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Japan to work with U.S., others for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz: Motegi
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Monday Japan will collaborate with the United States and others for safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, during phone talks with his…
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Japan to work with U.S., others for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz: Motegi
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Nvidia rides 'claw' craze with AI agent platform
Nvidia announced Monday that it was joining the OpenClaw craze, unveiling tools to bring AI agents -- which can manage your email, files and calendar while you sleep…
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Nvidia rides 'claw' craze with AI agent platform
Japan Today
Ingredients of life discovered in Ryugu asteroid samples
All the essential ingredients to make the DNA and RNA underpinning life on Earth have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Ryugu, scientists said Monday.
The…
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Ingredients of life discovered in Ryugu asteroid samples
Japan Today
'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar
A planned reboot "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," that was set to be directed by Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, has been canceled, star and producer Sarah Michelle Gellar said.…
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'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar
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'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar
A planned reboot "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," that was set to be directed by Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, has been canceled, star and producer Sarah Michelle Gellar said.…
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'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Japan Today
Oscar winner Sean Penn skips ceremony to visit Kyiv
Sean Penn, who won an Oscar for best supporting actor for "One Battle After Another" on Sunday, was in Ukraine on Monday where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
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Oscar winner Sean Penn skips ceremony to visit Kyiv
Japan Today
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start season opener for Dodgers at home
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just like he did last year when they went on to win their…
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World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start season opener for Dodgers at home
Japan Today
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start season opener for Dodgers at home
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just like he did last year when they went on to win their…
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World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start season opener for Dodgers at home
Japan Today
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one…
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
Japan Today
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one…
5 hours ago
Japan Today
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
Japan Today
Multiple blasts hit Nigeria's Maiduguri city after years of calm
Multiple explosions rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri Monday evening, government and healthcare sources told AFP, on the back of an overnight attack on a military post.…
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Multiple blasts hit Nigeria's Maiduguri city after years of calm