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World
Far-right party wins closely watched western Australia vote
The election has been considered an indicator of One Nation's strength after the party surged in the polls over the past year.
World
Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China, Taiwan tension
Palau is among three members holding diplomatic ties with Taiwan and not China, a large creditor to many island states.
World
45 Japan prefectures cite vehicle evacuee tracking issues: Survey
Local governments struggle to grasp the individual situations of such evacuees, raises concerns that they may not get the emergency assistan
Sport
Japan on NFL’s radar as league targets more global expansion
The NFL has exported its sport to territories like the United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain and now Australia, which will host the first of the nin
World
Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe praise tennis’ progress in diversity
Pegula said the sport's global reach was one of its strengths, pointing to players from around the world and the varied fan bases they attra
World
Emmanouil Karalis emerges as first true threat to Mondo Duplantis’ dominance in pole vault
At Thursday's Zurich Diamond League, Karalis and Duplantis both attempted to beat the world record for the first time in the same competitio
World
Meet Japan’s first literacy ambassador
In a childhood divided between Japan and Nepal, books were a constant for Aditi Paudel. Now the 17-year-old is Japan's first literacy ambass
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Fukui cities given emergency warnings for heavy rain
Land ministry officials are calling on people to stay away from rivers, irrigation canals and flooded roads.
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Is Japan backpedaling on its work-style reforms?”
Japan will soon stop asking companies to cap employees' overtime at 45 hours per month, leaving many wondering if it is going back on its wo
World
Amid global turmoil and a weak yen, energy poverty emerges as a concern in Japan
Experts say the first step toward dealing with energy poverty is to simply acknowledge the issue.
World
Old Australian courthouse finds new life as Nihon University facility
Completed in 1892, the former Newcastle Courthouse, distinguished by an arched entrance, is listed as a New South Wales cultural heritage si
World
Takaichi faces rule-of-law scrutiny over U.S. sanctions on ICC
It remains unclear how assertive Japan can be on the matter, as the country has made its alliance with the United States the cornerstone of
World
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and China flood nears 3,000
In a breakthrough late Saturday, the Nepali army was able to insert a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site where workers
World
Trump’s oil deal riles both sides of Venezuelan political divide
One potential advantage for Venezuela's acting president is if a deal with the U.S. hems in the Trump administration's incentive to press fo
World
War weighs on Iran’s economy as U.S. intensifies sanctions
Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the U.S., but Tehran has vowed to withstand U.S. pressure.
World
Myopia prevention in Japan reaches a milestone
For the first time, Japan's Basic Policy includes language on preventing childhood myopia. It's a start, but more must be done.
World
Russia is teaching its children to fight the wars of the future
While some of the skills were previously taught in limited high school modules, the new version escalates this training for children as youn
World
Republicans see Trump’s unceasing Iran war as midterm threat
The continuing hostilities have demoralized GOP voters, who sent Trump to the White House in order to tame inflation and keep the U.S. out o
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North Korea replaces defense minister in ‘structural reorganization’
No Kwang Chol was not only dismissed as defense chief but also demoted in the ruling party leadership.
World
A shady way to go alfresco: Tokyo’s outdoor dining spots to escape the sun
From leafy rooftops to parasol-filled terraces, the city is full of ways to enjoy a bite and a drink without hunkering down inside.
World
Top seed Alexander Zverev plays down favorite status at U.S. Open
Zverev captured his long-awaited first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year and finished runner-up at Wimbledon.
World
Tokyo falls for dim sum-meets-afternoon tea
Finger sandwiches and scones make way for dumplings and Peking duck at Tokyo's growing number of Chinese afternoon tea menus.
World
Reigning Formula One champion Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren
Speaking earlier to reporters, Norris said the deal came at a perfect time for team morale and motivation, but that the figures seen in the
World
Mari Katayama finds progress in repetition
The photographer and textile artist discusses her latest work, creative influences and frustrations with labels.
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