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General NewsStrong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Akuseki-jima Island, Kagoshima Pref.; No Tsunami Feared
A strong earthquake measuring lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale struck Akuseki-jima Island in...
July 3, 2025
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ReutersUkraine Voices Concern as US Halts Some Missile Shipments
WASHINGTON/KYIV, July 2 (Reuters) - A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical w...
July 3, 2025
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CompaniesNippon Steel Chairman Expresses Gratitude to Ishiba; PM calls Acquisition of U.S. Steel ‘Very Symbolic Case’
Nippon Steel Corp. Chairman Eiji Hashimoto and other executives met with Prime Minister Shigeru I...
July 3, 2025
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General NewsIreland Opens New Embassy Building in Japan; Visiting Irish Prime Minister Pledges Commitment to Bilateral Ties
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of Ireland House, the new Irish embassy bu...
July 3, 2025
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Ramen of JapanTeshikaga Ramen / Bowl Filled with Bounty of Hokkaido; Miso Ramen Popular with Visitors from Overseas
It’s been about half a year, but let’s get back into this ramen series, starting with Hokkaido, t...
July 3, 2025
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ElectionsUpper House Election: Japan’s Upper House Election Campaign Officially Begins; All Eyes on Whether Ruling Bloc Can Maintain Majority
Campaigning for the upcoming House of Councillors election began Thursday and will continue until...
July 3, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ekes out Gain despite Trade Uncertainty; Steelmakers Jump (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge eked out a small gain on Thursday even as un...
July 3, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 3)
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July 3, 2025
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ReutersSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Cleared of Most Serious Charges, to Remain Jailed for Now
NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Sean "Diddy" Combs' will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled o...
July 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-U.S. Trade Talks Making Progress: U.S. Official
Washington (Jiji Press)—The United States and Japan are making progress in trade negotiations, an...
July 3, 2025
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Associated PressThe Dalai Lama Says He Plans to Reincarnate, Ensuring the Institution Will Continue
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries...
July 3, 2025
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Associated PressHamas Is Open to a Ceasefire. But Netanyahu Says There’s No Room for Hamas in Postwar Gaza
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas and Israel staked out their positions Wednesday ahead of expected talks on a W...
July 3, 2025
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General NewsTyphoon Mun Forms near Ogasawara Islands; Moving Northward over Sea East of Japan
Typhoon Mun, also called Typhoon No. 3, emerged at 3 a.m. on Thursday near the Ogasawara Islands....
July 3, 2025
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Associated PressTesla Sales Plunge Again as Anti-Musk Boycott Shows Staying Power and Rivals Pounce on the Weakness
NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts ov...
July 3, 2025
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Associated Press7 Missing after Explosion at California Fireworks Warehouse Sets off Massive Blaze
ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) — Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks ...
July 3, 2025