The Nikkei stock index ended at a record high above 58,000 on Wednesday, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the…
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Nikkei index ends at record high
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Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following an…
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Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat
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Takaichi admits giving gift catalogs to LDP lawmakers; denies illegality
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew criticism from opposition parties on Wednesday after admitting to distributing congratulatory gift catalogs to all of her party's House of Representatives lawmakers…
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Takaichi admits giving gift catalogs to LDP lawmakers; denies illegality
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Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
Japan’s government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao…
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Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
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SDF member arrested for allegedly persuading, assisting girlfriend to commit suicide
A 39-year-old Self-Defense Force member has been arrested on suspicion of inciting and assisting his 42-year-old girlfriend to commit suicide in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
According to police,…
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SDF member arrested for allegedly persuading, assisting girlfriend to commit suicide
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Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027
The Sundance Film Festival may be starting anew in Boulder, Colorado, next year, but it’s sticking with its late January time frame. Festival organizers on Tuesday said the…
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Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027
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Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027
The Sundance Film Festival may be starting anew in Boulder, Colorado, next year, but it’s sticking with its late January time frame. Festival organizers on Tuesday said the…
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Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027
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Warner Bros 'reviewing' new takeover bid from Paramount
Warner Bros Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, even as the U.S. media giant's board reaffirmed its support for a previously…
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Warner Bros 'reviewing' new takeover bid from Paramount
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Torrential rains leave 25 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 25 people dead and 43 missing as a river burst its banks and a wall of mud swept away…
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Torrential rains leave 25 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
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U.N. data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought
Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger as worsening drought, conflict and global aid cuts intensify the country’s humanitarian crisis, the federal government and U.N.…
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U.N. data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought
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Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks
Iran's foreign minister declared Tuesday that a deal to avoid a military clash with the United States was within reach, two days before talks between the foes were…
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Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks
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Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71.
In a Tuesday…
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Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
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Hiroshima Carp terminate contract with infielder Hatsuki for drug use
"After confirming the facts, we terminated the contract on Tuesday as we take the matter extremely seriously," the team said in a statement.
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Hiroshima Carp terminate contract with infielder Hatsuki for drug use
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Magic edge Lakers as LeBron misses at buzzer
It was the Magic's fourth consecutive victory against the Lakers going back to November of 2023.
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Magic edge Lakers as LeBron misses at buzzer
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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
"Very reassured, everything's good. It's going to be spectacular," Infantino said in the Colombian city of Barranquilla.
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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
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Top court grants retrial for deceased inmate over 1984 murder in Shiga
The decision makes it the first case in recent history in which a retrial was granted for a deceased inmate.
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Top court grants retrial for deceased inmate over 1984 murder in Shiga
Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
The nomination of pro-reflation academics is likely to further fuel speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is cautious of the central bank raising interest rates quickly.
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Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
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Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
The nomination of pro-reflation academics is likely to further fuel speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is cautious of the central bank raising interest rates quickly.
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Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
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Nippon Steel raises ¥600 billion from bonds to repay U.S. Steel loans
Half of the bonds, which can be converted into stock, are set to mature in 2029, and the remainder, in 2031, according to a filing to the Finance Ministry.
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Nippon Steel raises ¥600 billion from bonds to repay U.S. Steel loans
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Former BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes and tighter fiscal policy
Former Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has warned that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans could stoke an inflationary upswing.
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Former BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes and tighter fiscal policy
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Immigration agency tightens guidelines for permanent residency
The revision made Tuesday comes amid efforts by the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to take a tougher stance on immigration.
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Immigration agency tightens guidelines for permanent residency
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Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament, sources say
The development could help the military cement control of government after a return to democratic rule.
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Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament, sources say
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Sorry Soseki, I wish we had AI translation aeons ago
It should come as little surprise then that one of the jobs at risk of complete replacement by AI is that of translators.
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Sorry Soseki, I wish we had AI translation aeons ago