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Weak yen not always good for Tokyo stocks, some analysts say
Conventional wisdom about the market being helped by a falling currency might not hold if rates climb.
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As U.S. demands more, Japan may need to get creative with defense spending
Although Tokyo's defense budget is likely to top ¥10 trillion this year, that will remain far off from the target of 3.5% of GDP the U.S. is
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Online university draws students with flexibility and training programs
At Kanagawa Prefecture-based Zen University, half of its students are fresh high school graduates.
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Middle East’s data center push endures under cloud of war
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have invested heavily in technology and pitched their respective nations as reliable sources of ab
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Australia’s One Nation party proposes pension shake-up to boost take-home pay
Pauline Hanson, the leader of the right-wing party, argues the move — criticized by the ruling Labor party — would give people more of their
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Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India
Early detection can make a crucial difference to cancer survival rates, but in India, many patients are diagnosed only after the disease has
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Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India.
Early detection can make a crucial difference to cancer survival rates, but in India, many patients are diagnosed only after the disease has
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Ben Shelton beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up U.S. Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz
Shelton next faces Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal round.
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Carlos Alcaraz can see path to title after reaching U.S. Open quarterfinals
Alcaraz downplayed expectations in the early rounds, with the tournament in New York marking his first competitive test since a wrist injury
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final memoir lays bare a maestro’s final questions
The late composer's memoir, translated into English by Sam Bett, details his early life, fascination with music, career highlights and musin
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Shohei Ohtani missing from Dodgers’ starting lineup for fourth straight game
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters prior to the game that Ohtani has made enough progress in his recovery that he could return to a
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Fishermen detained, boats destroyed but no charges under U.S. ops in Equador
Joint U.S.-Ecuador counternarcotics operations in the Pacific have seen the destruction of four Ecuadoran vessels since Aug. 28.
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Kimi Antonelli burnishes F1 title credentials with victory at Italian Grand Prix
The drivers' standings leader started 19th on the grid because of an engine penalty, then defied conventional wisdom in a Formula 1 race by
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system
North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernize its navy as Kim Jong Un pursues a broader expansion of the country's nuclear-capable forces
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Tamaki wins third term as head of Japan opposition DPP
Tamaki said he aims to boost the presence of the DPP, regarding his new term as a "period for making preparations to seize power."
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Kura Sushi cancels Chiikawa collaboration over prize embezzlement
After Chiikawa items from the chain's "Bikkura Pon" game were found listed online, an investigation confirmed an employee had fraudulently t
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Japan considers moving up part of income-linked benefits payment schedule in 2029
Moving up part of the payments is intended to mitigate the financial burden on households after the consumption tax rate for food is brought
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At least 5 killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami
Prime Air Flight 7598 — a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter — overran Miami International Airport's diagonal runway and struck multiple v
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Goldman-backed taxi app Go says ridership strong even after fare hikes
Go President Hiroshi Nakajima said riders have absorbed higher prices and demand hasn't fallen as Taxi users are generally less price-sensit
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Beyond the scale: Men turn to cosmetic clinics to complete weight-loss transformation
As top-selling weight-loss drugs help more U.S. men slim down, a growing number are seeking cosmetic treatments for sagging skin, hair loss
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Sanctioned ICC head Akane calls court the last bastion of rule of law
The U.S. government imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and an ICC senior trial lawyer last month.
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Japan likely sold Treasurys to fund record yen intervention
Tokyo's holdings of foreign securities fell by $87.8 billion at the end of August from a month earlier, close to the scale of the recent int
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China mounts fresh campaign to encircle Taiwan with patrols
Since June, Beijing has deployed on average two Coast Guard cutters per month east of Taiwan, an area vital to U.S. allies.
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Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts, minister says
While all Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law, Israel considers some established without gov
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