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Defense & Security2027 Sendai to Host U.N.-Led Disaster Risk Reduction Conference; Government Hopes to Use Opportunity to Develop Sendai Framework Successor
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, organized by the United Natio...
April 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: International Terminal Opens After Refurbishment Work; New Facilities Include Expanded Duty-Free Section
FUKUOKA — The international terminal building at Fukuoka Airport has opened after expansion and r...
April 19, 2025
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General NewsTemperatures Rise Nationwide; Several Cities Hit by Midsummer-like Heat
Temperatures rose nationwide on Saturday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the tempe...
April 19, 2025
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Defense & Security‘Sympathy Budget’ to Be Focus in Tariff Negotiations; U.S. President Trump Calls Over ¥200 Billion Annual Japanese Support for American Troops Insufficient
The so-called sympathy budget, the money paid by Japan to defray the costs of stationing U.S. for...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersIsrael Still Eyeing a Limited Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in...
April 19, 2025
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Associated PressFormer President Bill Clinton Returns to Oklahoma City 30 Years after the Bombing
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former Pr...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersChina Pits Humanoid Robots against Humans in Half-Marathon
BEIJING, April 19 (Reuters) - Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhu...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersIran Says Nuclear Deal Is Possible If Washington Is Realistic
MOSCOW, April 18 (Reuters) - Iran believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with th...
April 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsKagawa: Renovation of Kyukamura Resort Enhances Panoramic Views of Seto Inland Sea; Preparing for Increase in International Tourists
SAKAIDE, Kagawa — The Sanuki Goshikidai Kyukamura National Park Resort, nestled on the scenic Gos...
April 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Tells Govt to Speed Up Preparations for Next Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks; Akazawa Says Trump Coming to Meeting Shows Eagerness to Get Things Done
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has instructed the government to accelerate discussions and coordin...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersIran, US to Hold Talks in Rome in Bid to Reach Nuclear Deal
DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States will hold a new round of nuclear talks in ...
April 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentNew U.S. Ambassador George Glass Arrives in Tokyo; Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ about Reaching Tariff Deal
New U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass is “optimistic” that his country will be able to reach ...
April 19, 2025
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BaseballTucker Hits 2-Run HR, Cubs Score 6 in 8th after Giving up 10 in Top Half to Beat Diamondbacks 13-11
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker had the fans on their feet, roaring and pumping their fists as he roun...
April 19, 2025
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BaseballEdman Hits Leadoff HR Filling in for Ohtani and Yamamoto Strikes out 10 as Dodgers Beat Texas 3-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over seven ...
April 19, 2025
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General News
Survey: Fewer Major Companies Plan to Increase Spring Recruitment; Overall Hiring Mood Remains Positive
Around 24% of companies said they plan to expand their graduate recruitment for spring 2026, a 12...
April 19, 2025