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Washington PostTrump Presses Sanctuary Cities to Work with ICE, but Few Are Budging
As President Donald Trump moves to deploy National Guard troops and federal immigration officers ...
October 8, 2025
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General NewsMinistry to Implement 5-Year Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Curriculum; Hopes to Raise Number of Japanese Students Who Seek Graduate Degrees
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has decided to systematically imp...
October 8, 2025
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ReutersSoftBank to Buy ABB’s Robotics Business in $5.4 Billion Deal
ZURICH, Oct 8 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy the robotics busi...
October 8, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (October 8)
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October 8, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialMishandling of Donated Blood: Ensure People’s Goodwill does not Go to Waste
It is appalling that blood donated to save those suffering from illness or injury is rendered unu...
October 8, 2025
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ReutersYen Falls May Prod BOJ to Hike Rates in October, Ex-Central Bank Executive Says
TOKYO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The yen's recent sharp falls may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise inter...
October 8, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Asahi Group Holdings: Cyberattacks Cause Enormous Damage
Cyberattacks have interfered with the production and sales of everyday products, disrupting peopl...
October 8, 2025
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Defense & SecurityRussian State Media, Diplomatic Offices Drastically Increase Japanese-language Content as Kremlin Wages Information War
Since the start of this year, Russia’s state-run media and diplomatic offices in Japan have drast...
October 8, 2025
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General NewsYamagata Pref. Rice Paddies Create Autumnal Landscape
YAMAGATA — A traditional method of sun-drying harvested rice in stacks can be seen in the Owarabi...
October 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKomeito Wary of Takaichi’s Conservative Stance, LDP’s Politics and Money Issue, but Makes Progress in Coalition Talks
Some progress was made toward a coalition agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party and Kome...
October 8, 2025
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Associated PressStarving Children Screaming for Food as US Aid Cuts Unleash Devastation and Death across Myanmar
MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Mohammed Taher clutched the lifeless body of his 2-year-old son and wept...
October 8, 2025
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ReutersAsahi hack that halted beer production claimed by Qilin ransomware group
Oct 7 (Reuters) - Qilin, a ransomware group with a track record of cyberattacks on major entities...
October 8, 2025
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General NewsTokyu Says Train Collision Caused by Signal Setting Error
Tokyo, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)—A train collision on Tokyu Railways Co.’s Denentoshi Line in Kawasaki,...
October 8, 2025
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General NewsOsaka Expo Expected to Post Profit of Up to 28 B. Yen
Osaka, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)—The 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka, slated t...
October 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP President Takaichi to Not Visit Yasukuni Shrine During Autumn Festival
Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is leaning toward refraining from...
October 8, 2025