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Yomiuri EditorialLegal Restrictions on AI: Face up to Risks and Restart Debate
The government seems to have finally gotten around to legal restrictions for artificial intellige...
May 24, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills: Despicable Threatening Behavior Toward International Community
It is absolutely unacceptable to use nuclear weapons as a tool of intimidation. Russia should be ...
May 24, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Self-Defense Forces to Join in U.S.-Led Exercise in June; Ground, Maritime, Air Forces Will Practice with Americans
The Self-Defense Forces will participate for the first time in “Valiant Shield,” a multilateral e...
May 24, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S. Likely to Hold 2+2 Security Talks in July to Discuss Closer Cooperation between SDF, U.S. Military
The Japanese and U.S. governments plan to hold a meeting of the Japan-U.S. Security Consultative ...
May 24, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (May 24)
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May 24, 2024
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CompaniesToyota to Resume Prius Production on June 17
Nagoya, May 24 (Jiji Press) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that it will resume production of ...
May 24, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan to Boost Maritime Security Cooperation with Malaysia
Tokyo, May 23 (Jiji Press) — Meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Tokyo on Thur...
May 24, 2024
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General News98.1 ％ of New College Graduates in Japan Employed in April
Tokyo, May 24 (Jiji Press) — A record 98.1 pct of people in Japan who graduated from university i...
May 24, 2024
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Performing ArtsKaragumi Theater Troupe Revives Beloved Play “Doro Ningyo;” Young Actors Carry on Performing Despite Playwright’s Death
The iconic red tent theater shakes with excitement as the actors inside leap about the stage. The di...
May 24, 2024
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Associated PressTaiwan Scrambles Jets and Puts Missile, Naval and Land Units on Alert over China’s Military Drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursd...
May 24, 2024
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Associated PressDeputy Russian Military Chief of Staff Jailed for Bribery in Latest Arrest of High Defense Official
MOSCOW (AP) — A deputy chief of the Russian military general staff has been arrested on charges o...
May 24, 2024
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ReutersChina Starts Second Day of War Games around Taiwan to Test Ability to ‘Seize Power’
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) — China's military started its second day of war games around Taiwan on ...
May 24, 2024
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Associated PressRussian Missiles Kill 7 in Ukraine’s Second-Largest City Where Moscow’s Troops Are Pressing
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles slammed into Ukraine’s second-largest city in the country's...
May 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan States Concerns to China over China’s Military Exercises Around Taiwan
Tokyo conveyed to Beijing its concerns over China’s military exercises launched around Taiwan, Ch...
May 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentDiet Begins Deliberations on Political Funds Law Revisions
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Diet began substantive deliberations Thursday on bills submitted respect...
May 24, 2024