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Yomiuri EditorialMultiparty Politics / Share Responsibility with Future Generations in Mind / Rebuilding Cooperation a Test for Diplomatic Skills
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] An era of multiparty politics has fully arrived, with emer...
January 6, 2026
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CompaniesJapanese Automakers Losing Market Share in Southeast Asia; Increased Competition from Chinese Brands Creates Difficult Business Environment
BANGKOK — Japanese automakers are losing market share in Southeast Asia as Chinese rivals ramp up...
January 6, 2026
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CompaniesHamaoka Nuclear Plant Restart Likely Delayed by Improper Earthquake Data
The Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, is highly likely to face a majo...
January 6, 2026
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Washington PostHow Trump’s Foreign Intervention Could Shake up the Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela will test Americans’ appetite for regime chang...
January 6, 2026
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Washington PostFour Questions on What Happens Next for Trump in Venezuela
Much of what President Donald Trump is doing in Venezuela is politically risky and legally contro...
January 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Brings Portrait of Shinzo Abe to Ise Jingu Shrine, in New Year’s Visit as PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Ise Jingu shrine on Monday holding a portrait of the late P...
January 6, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 6)
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January 6, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Marks a Closing High on Improving Corporate Profit Outlook (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average marked a record closing high on Tuesday as ...
January 6, 2026
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Associated PressHyundai and Boston Dynamics Unveil Humanoid Robot Atlas at CES
Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time M...
January 6, 2026
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ReutersSony Honda Mobility Unveils New Prototype EV at CES in Las Vegas
Las Vegas — Sony Honda Mobility unveiled its new prototype electric vehicle at the CES trade show...
January 6, 2026
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Associated PressAt Least 35 People Have Been Killed and 1,200 Detained in Iran’s Economic Protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has ri...
January 6, 2026
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CompaniesHonda Postpones Restarting Production at Chinese Plants; Will Aim to Resume Operations on Jan. 19
Honda Motor Co. has postponed the resumption of production at its auto plants in China, which has...
January 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Speaks on Shimane, Tottori Quakes, Says Govt Will Make Every Effort to Respond
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government is gathering information on the damage caused b...
January 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba to Visit UAE as Takaichi’s Envoy Ahead of Japan Visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan
The government plans to dispatch former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the United Arab Emirates...
January 6, 2026
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Associated PressChina and South Korea Pledge to Bolster Ties as Regional Tensions Rise
BEIJING (AP) — China and South Korea’s leaders pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stab...
January 6, 2026