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Medical corporation director indicted for fraud over COVID countermeasure subsidies
A director of a medical corporation in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, has been indicted for fraudulently obtaining 52.6 million yen in COVID-19 countermeasure subsidies. The Nagoya District Public…
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Medical corporation director indicted for fraud over COVID countermeasure subsidies
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SoftBank lifts OpenAI stake to 11% with $41 bil investment
Japanese tech investor SoftBank said Wednesday that its stake in OpenAI is now around 11 percent after completing the second stage of a $41-billion investment in the maker…
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SoftBank lifts OpenAI stake to 11% with $41 bil investment
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A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing
Hundreds of prisoners of war from Allied countries were held at brutal Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the United States dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago. Their…
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A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing
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Asian shares trade mixed ahead of the New Year
Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Seoul, were closed Wednesday for the yearend and New Year's holidays, while trading was mixed in those bourses that remained open.…
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Asian shares trade mixed ahead of the New Year
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Pakistan has deadliest year in decade as Taliban ties worsen
The number of deaths from insurgent attacks climbed to 3,967 nationwide, the highest since 2015.
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Pakistan has deadliest year in decade as Taliban ties worsen
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Japan says Chinese military exercises around Taiwan ‘increase tensions’
Tokyo joined Australia and several European nations in conveying concern to Beijing over the large-scale drills as Taipei remained on high alert. 
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Japan says Chinese military exercises around Taiwan ‘increase tensions’
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Goalkeeper Zidane fast becoming Algeria favorite
The son ‌of French World Cup-winning great Zinedine switched ‌international allegiance in September after playing for France as ​a ‌junior.
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Goalkeeper Zidane fast becoming Algeria favorite
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs facing strangulation and assault charges
The team did not share an update on Diggs' status for Sunday's Week 18 home game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs facing strangulation and assault charges
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Give Ukraine back its future
For over a decade, the West has been pondering how to manage Ukraine’s inevitable subordination to Russia. It is time to change the half-hearted paradigm, Chrystia Freeland writes.
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Give Ukraine back its future
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Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills
Taiwan stayed on high alert on Wednesday after China staged massive military drills around the island the ‌previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head…
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Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills
Japan Times
Critics within LDP hold fire on popular chief Takaichi
Few dare to openly criticize the prime minister, but this may change once her approval ratings decline.
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Critics within LDP hold fire on popular chief Takaichi
Japan Times
Dangerous new equilibrium awaits Japan-China ties in 2026
The deterioration of ties after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a possible Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan crisis will test both Tokyo and Beijing’s resolve.
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Dangerous new equilibrium awaits Japan-China ties in 2026
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Japan begins studying law to prevent foreign entities from stealing information
The focus will be how to balance the development of a counterintelligence system in light of the severe security environment surrounding Japan and protecting constitutional rights.
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Japan begins studying law to prevent foreign entities from stealing information
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U.S. NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker cast doubt on Tuesday on Russia’s accusation that Ukraine attacked ‌President Vladimir Putin’s residence, saying he wants to see U.S. intelligence on…
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U.S. NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
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Japan soccer legend 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58
"My passion for football hasn't changed, no matter how old I get," the former Japan international said in a statement issued by Fukushima United.
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Japan soccer legend 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58
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No 60,000 Nikkei 225 likely in 2026, unless the AI bubble remains extra bubbly
Analysts are looking for the benchmark index to reach the mid-50,000 range.
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No 60,000 Nikkei 225 likely in 2026, unless the AI bubble remains extra bubbly
Japan Times
Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
State media has dubbed the fast-growing sport an "acoustic hazard."
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Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Japan Times
'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Arteta's side issued a significant statement of intent in the title race by crushing Villa with a second-half blitz at the Emirates Stadium.
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'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
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Journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
American environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late president John F Kennedy, has died from cancer at the age of 35, her family announced Tuesday. "Our beautiful…
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Journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Japan Today
Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
Imagine the buffet. Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England. The…
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Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
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Arsenal will end the year top of Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday with all…
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Arsenal will end the year top of Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those…
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
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UAE vows to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed a call for UAE forces to leave within…
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UAE vows to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
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Seafood shopping
Shoppers buy seafood at Ameyoko shopping street in Tokyo on Tuesday ahead of New Year's Day. The famous street is always packed on the last few day of the year by…
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Seafood shopping
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