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Wider WorldMalaria Infections in Africa a Result of Poverty, Not Geography, International Funding Critical to Preventing Infections
JOHANNESBURG — Malaria is a major obstacle to Africa’s development. The Tokyo International Confe...
August 23, 2025
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General NewsHokuriku Shinkansen Extension Hits Roadblock, Rekindling Debate Over Route Choice
The planned extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, which would connect Tsuruga, Fukui Prefect...
August 23, 2025
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General NewsAfrican Otaku Wants Japan to Export More Anime Goods, Says Fan Community ‘Has Grown Already’
YOKOHAMA — African fans of Japanese anime strongly urged Japanese companies to export anime-relat...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-Africa Conference Concludes with Adoption of Yokohama Declaration to Promote Mutual Benefits Between Japan, African Nations
YOKOHAMA — The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) concluded on...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP’s Koizumi Showcases Close Ties with JIP Leader Yoshimura, Fueling Speculation Over Future Coalition
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi from the Liberal Democratic Party v...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressMatcha Madness Leaves Japan’s Tea Ceremony Pros Skeptical
TOKYO (AP) — Clad in an elegant kimono of pale green, tea ceremony instructor Keiko Kaneko uses a...
August 22, 2025
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ReutersNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un Decorates Soldiers Who Fought for Russia, KCNA Says
SEOUL, Aug 22 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lauded "heroic" North Korean troops who...
August 22, 2025
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Climate ChangeChile Takes New Steps to Save Endangered Frog
SANTIAGO (Reuters) — Chile has launched a new effort to save the endangered Darwin’s frog, a tiny...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressSupreme Court Lets Trump Administration Cut $783 Million of Research Funding in Anti-DEI Push
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of re...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressThe US and EU Release a Bare-Bones Account of Their Trade Deal, but It’s a Work in Progress
BRUSSELS (AP) — American and European Union officials released a bare-bones account Thursday of t...
August 22, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialFire at Dotonbori Buildings: Thoroughly Examine Firefighting Activities and Buildings
Why did a fire result in firefighters losing their lives? It is necessary to closely examine the ...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressA Ukrainian Startup Develops Long-Range Drones and Missiles to Take the Battle to Russia
When a Ukrainian-made drone attacked an ammunition depot in Russia last September, it showcased K...
August 22, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
S. Korean President Lee to Visit Japan: Build New Era in Relationship through Mutual Understanding
Japan and South Korea have repeatedly swung between confrontation and cooperation in the 60 years...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, South Korea to Start Dialogues on Declining Birthrates, Aging Society; Nations Plan to Share Policies to Create More Effective Countermeasures
Ahead of today’s meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAs TICAD 9 Closes, Ishiba Calls for Japan, Africa to Share Resources and Know-How for Common Prosperity
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for stronger cooperation to promote human and industrial dev...
August 22, 2025