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ReutersUkrainian Capital Kyiv under Massive Russian Attack, Officials Say
Dec 27 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack early on Saturd...
December 27, 2025
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ReutersMyanmar to Hold Third Phase of Election Voting on January 25, State Media Reports
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Myanmar will hold a third phase of voting for its general election on January ...
December 27, 2025
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ReutersChina Hits US Defence Firms with Sanctions over Arms Sales to Taiwan
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 i...
December 27, 2025
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ReutersZelenskiy to Discuss Land, Security Guarantees with Trump on Sunday
KYIV, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to discuss territorial iss...
December 27, 2025
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Political PulseJapan-China Strain Set to Persist as Beijing Officials Self-Interestedly Bash Tokyo; Takaichi Unlikely to Back Down
The standoff between Japan and China shows signs of becoming protracted. China has strongly prote...
December 27, 2025
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Outside ContributorsU.N. Women and Japan: Advancing Equality for a Better Future
The executive director of U.N. Women, a United Nations organization committed to advancing gender...
December 27, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Wedding Industry Faces Battle to Adapt to Changing Culture Amid Drop in Number of Traditional Ceremonies
Wedding halls across the country continue to struggle even after the passing of the coronavirus p...
December 27, 2025
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Film & TV‘Kokuho’ Creates Opening for Japan’s Film Industry with Lavish Depiction of Kabuki
This year, Japan’s film industry was dominated by “Kokuho,” directed by Lee Sang-il. The film cen...
December 26, 2025
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ArtCelebrating New Year’s with Glass Kagamimochi, Sapporo Artist Makes Ceremonial Cakes to Be Enjoyed for Years to Come
Glass kagamimochi ceremonial rice cakes for the New Year are displayed at glass studio GLOW in Ki...
December 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Cabinet Approves Plan to Launch New Disaster Management Agency as Central Command for Major Earthquakes
The government on Friday approved a basic policy framework for the establishment of the envisaged...
December 26, 2025
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CompaniesRecord 125 Firms Give Up TSE Listing This Year, Responding to Shareholder Demands, New Criteria
A record 125 companies are expected to have withdrawn from the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2025, up b...
December 26, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Revision of Medical Service Fees: Promote Steady Wage Increases for Medical Personnel
Wages for nurses, pharmacists and other medical personnel have not been as high as those for work...
December 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi’s 1st U.S. Visit as Japanese Prime Minister Eyed for March; Seeks to Explain Japan’s Side of Issues Involving China
The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the Un...
December 26, 2025
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Soccer‘King Kazu’ Determined to Rebound, Return for 41st Season
Having just completed his 40th season as a professional soccer player that was hampered by injuri...
December 26, 2025
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Crime & CourtsFormer Head of Luxury Watch Sharing Service Company Arrested After Returning from UAE
Tokyo police on Friday arrested the former head of a luxury watch sharing service company who is ...
December 26, 2025