Japan and Bangladesh sign economic partnership deal
The EPA, the first such deal for Bangladesh, will take effect once domestic procedures are completed in both countries.
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Japan and Bangladesh sign economic partnership deal
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Sea of Japan coast braces for heavy snow as Tokyo set to see accumulations
A winter pressure pattern was expected to hit the areas along the Sea of Japan coast particularly hard overnight and into Sunday.
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Sea of Japan coast braces for heavy snow as Tokyo set to see accumulations
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In Japan, generative AI takes fake election news to new levels
Leaders of a new Japanese political party unveil a logo that features China, a candidate campaigns in freezing weather wearing tank tops and grannies vent in public — or do they?
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In Japan, generative AI takes fake election news to new levels
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She’s upending Japanese politics with two words: ‘I’m pregnant’
Hikaru Fujita is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national politics.
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She’s upending Japanese politics with two words: ‘I’m pregnant’
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Hisatsune leads Matsuyama at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut
Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the U.S. PGA Tour Phoenix…
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Hisatsune leads Matsuyama at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut
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Decisive win for Takaichi may be best scenario for bonds and yen
A big win would eliminate the need for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to negotiate with opposition parties, who are touting even deeper tax cuts and broader fiscal spending.
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Decisive win for Takaichi may be best scenario for bonds and yen
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Toyota changes CEO despite its strength through industry turmoil
Analysts had expressed surprise at the move, given Toyota's relative success at steering through the cascade of challenges facing all global carmakers.
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Toyota changes CEO despite its strength through industry turmoil
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Takaichi overwhelming rivals in social media battle to go viral
An analysis showed that Takaichi had made 65 posts during the reporting period, garnering an average of about 5,200 reposts each.
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Takaichi overwhelming rivals in social media battle to go viral
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Momentum for political reform stalling in Japan
Momentum for political reform in Japan is faltering as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sidesteps the topic in her campaigning for Sunday's vote.
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Momentum for political reform stalling in Japan
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U.S. and India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
The interim framework includes lower tariffs, a reshaping of energy ties and deeper economic cooperation.
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U.S. and India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
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China flexes its muscle at Singapore Airshow as U.S. isolated
Regional delegations paid close attention to Beijing as it sharpened its bid for influence in Southeast Asia.
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China flexes its muscle at Singapore Airshow as U.S. isolated
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Islamic State group claims suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
The deadliest attack in Pakistan's capital since the 2008 Marriott hotel bombing left at least 31 people dead and 169 more wounded.
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Islamic State group claims suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
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U.S. accuses China of secret nuclear testing
The accusations came a day after the treaty limiting U.S. and Russian missile and warhead deployments expired.
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U.S. accuses China of secret nuclear testing
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Leeds beats Forest and take giant step towards securing Premier League status
Leeds United scored twice in four minutes in a dominant first half then added a third soon after halftime in beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 for a massive boost…
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Leeds beats Forest and take giant step towards securing Premier League status
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Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says
Attorneys for the federal government have until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers who are seeking to ensure the right to counsel for people…
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Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says
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Actor Timothy Busfield indicted in New Mexico on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
“West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child under age…
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Actor Timothy Busfield indicted in New Mexico on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open at four sites
Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting…
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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open at four sites
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Kirin announces deal to sell Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo
Gallo signaled Friday that it sees wine and whiskey as a good mix for business.
The wine giant said it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand…
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Kirin announces deal to sell Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo
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FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will resume staff cuts that were briefly paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers, stoking concern across the agency…
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FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
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U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon allege surge in Israeli violence toward them
U.N. peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon have faced a dramatic surge of “aggressive behavior” by Israeli forces over the last year, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to…
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U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon allege surge in Israeli violence toward them
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Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
White House border czar Tom Homan's announcement that enforcement in Minnesota was being unified under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement followed months of internal grumbling and infighting among…
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Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
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Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder
The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia's seaborne crude oil exports, going far beyond previous piecemeal EU sanctions in its…
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Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder
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EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
European nations voted Friday to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles, overcoming reservations about the energy-intensive technology.
Under EU…
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EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
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Skating in the air
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan competes during the figure skating women's team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Friday.