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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Can Change in U.S. Administration Prevent Situation from Getting Worse?
The administration of outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has no momentum, and the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is pr...
November 25, 2024
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Hyogo Prefecture’s Article 100 Committee: Key Issue Is How Whistleblowing Was Handled
Even if a public mandate has been received through reelection, that does not mean that the issue related to whistleblowing has been resolved. It is...
November 24, 2024
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Ohtani Named MVP: May His Unflagging Efforts Lead to Ever Greater Heights
Despite not being able to pitch in the 2024 season due to an injury, Shohei Ohtani was still a shining star thanks to his hitting and running. He c...
November 24, 2024
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Economic Measures Approved: Will The Govt Continue to Issue Lavish Handouts out of Habit?
It must be said that the government has inflated budgetary spending by prioritizing its scale without fully examining the effects on policy. Funds ...
November 23, 2024
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Situation in Ukraine: Russia Must Stop Its Threats to Use Nuclear Weapons
Russia, having violated international law and subjected Ukraine to a campaign of aggression, is now threatening to use nuclear weapons if it is cou...
November 23, 2024
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Dangerous Driving: Law Revision Needed So Calls of Bereaved Families Will Prove Fruitful
There have been many cases in which bereaved families are left dissatisfied with the current situation of malicious drivers not facing severe penal...
November 22, 2024
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Agreement among LDP, Komeito, DPFP: Is it Responsible of Ruling Parties to Just Make Concessions to Opposition?
While it is necessary for the ruling and opposition parties to discuss policies, it is not acceptable for the ruling coalition to simply accept dem...
November 22, 2024
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Trump’s next administration: Having too many yes-men raises concerns
The U.S. Republican Party, whose symbolic color is red, has gained control of the White House and both houses of Congress, creating a so-called red...
November 21, 2024
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Seven & i: Which Takeover Proposal Would Increase Value?
The founding family of Seven & i Holdings Co. has made a buyout proposal to counter an acquisition proposal from a Canadian company.
...November 21, 2024
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Annual Income Thresholds: Discuss Tax And Social Security Together
Many people hold back on increasing their working hours because if their income increases, they will be required to shoulder tax or social security...
November 20, 2024
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Increase in ‘Unclaimed Bodies’: Is It Sufficient to Leave Measures up to Local Govts?
The number of “unclaimed bodies” that have no one to retrieve them after death is increasing. As the population grays, this is expected to continue...
November 20, 2024
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Hyogo Gubernatorial Election: Information of Unknown Authenticity Has Spread
The will of the people as expressed in elections, which are the basis of democracy, must be respected.
...November 19, 2024
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GDP Increase: Make Urgent Preparations for Future Risks
The Japanese economy is slowly recovering, but the risks ahead are increasing. The government must urgently intensify its specific measures to prom...
November 19, 2024
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Mediating Mergers and Acquisitions: Create Environment for SMEs to Conduct Transactions with Peace of Mind
More and more small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) have gone out of business due to a severe shortage of successors. The loss of technological expe...
November 18, 2024
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APEC Meeting: Can Ishiba Fulfill Heavy Responsibilities of Summit Diplomacy?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba can be said to have managed his meetings with the leaders of world superpowers without problems.
...November 18, 2024
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