Australia to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP, citing growing threats
Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday.
The new commitment follows pressure from U.S.…
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Australia to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP, citing growing threats
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Katayama hints at yen intervention after talks with U.S. counterpart
Japan's authorities have been ramping up their warning language as the yen continues hovering around ¥160 to the dollar, a key psychological threshold for markets.
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Katayama hints at yen intervention after talks with U.S. counterpart
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Iran proposes allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
The proposal hinges on whether Washington is prepared to meet Tehran's demands, the source added.
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Iran proposes allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
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Rohingya survivor recounts ordeal as 250 missing in Andaman Sea tragedy
Before the boat capsized, one of the survivors said passengers on the boat endured four days and nights at sea as conditions rapidly deteriorated.
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Rohingya survivor recounts ordeal as 250 missing in Andaman Sea tragedy
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Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
While competitors test higher price tiers, Seria is betting it can attract cost-conscious consumers and reinforce its brand as prices rise across the economy.
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Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
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BOJ urged to keep clear message on policy as war clouds outlook
Anand's remarks come ahead of the BOJ's closely watched April 27-28 meeting, with markets still seeing a slim chance of a rate hike.
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BOJ urged to keep clear message on policy as war clouds outlook
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Mikel Arteta's team was well below its best in the quarterfinal second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Mikel Arteta's team was well below its best in the quarterfinal second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
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Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis
The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had not played since last August's US Open, said he was "excited to enter the real world."
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Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis
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F1 boss says Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate
Max Verstappen called the new style of racing "a joke" after the Chinese Grand Prix and has hinted he will take a break from F1 in 2027 if it remains the same.
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F1 boss says Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate
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Japan foreign minister urges diplomacy in call with Iran
Toshimitsu Motegi reiterated the importance of keeping the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. in place in his latest conversation with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
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Japan foreign minister urges diplomacy in call with Iran
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Lower House head wants Imperial House Law revision this session
In the discussions so far, ruling and opposition parties have considered two proposals presented by a government expert panel.
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Lower House head wants Imperial House Law revision this session
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LDP wants MOJ to further amend bill aimed at revising Japan's retrial system
The bill proposes a one-year limit on court proceedings initiated by prosecutors' appeal against a retrial ruling, but party members want such appeals banned entirely.
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LDP wants MOJ to further amend bill aimed at revising Japan's retrial system
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta's…
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Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
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Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Middle East conflict
The Middle East war has plunged Swiss watchmakers into uncertainty, testing the resilience of an iconic national industry already shaken by several crises.
Behind the opulent booths at…
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Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Middle East conflict
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first…
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first…
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
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Father of missing boy in Kyoto Prefecture arrested after body found
A man was arrested early Thursday in Kyoto Prefecture after the body of his 11-year-old son was found in a local rural area following weeks of searching since…
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Father of missing boy in Kyoto Prefecture arrested after body found
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last…
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last…
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
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Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion) in humanitarian aid, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul…
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Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
A U.S. jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California's attorney…
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
A U.S. jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California's attorney…
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
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PM and the Oracle
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with, from left, Kenneth Weinstein, Japan chair of the Hudson Institute, Oracle's Ezra Cohen, senior vice president for Global Defence and Intelligence, and…